The Practice
Scott & Co was established in 1997 by David and Dolly Scott. The practice has developed upon a sure foundation and expertise which has been constantly evolving since David first came to work in Cornwall in 1981.
After 16 years within the company, Chris Hunter became the company director and owner in March 2017 as part of a planned transition of ownership. This begins a new and exciting phase in the practice as we go forward and grow from strength to strength. David Scott remains a member of the enterprise working closely with the team.
We have a team of surveyors who are backed up by the enthusiastic office staff in Lemon Villas.
Building Surveying and Historic Building Consultancy
The practice primarily concentrates upon Building Surveying and Historic Building Consultancy, including commercial, ecclesiastical and domestic buildings. We also advise on modern buildings and the design and development of new-build homes and other nondomestic buildings. We generally restrict our practice to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, wanting to be easily accessible to any building project that we administer, however, we are happy to venture into west Devon. This ensures knowledge of local vernacular along with a good relationship with statutory bodies and contractors.
The majority of our clients request our help from inception to completion.
We assess the building, advise on works, design, specify and administer the project on site to completion.
We are also commissioned for one off surveys or condition reports.
We prepare plans and deal with Listed Building Consents, Planning Consents and Building Regulations Consents.
Undertake a range of other building surveyor services in line with RICS guidance
Our aim is to work with our clients to ensure that they get the advice and service that they need.
The team
Chris Hunter
Chris Hunter BSc (Hons) MSc CHE MRICS joined Scott and Company in 2001 having completed a Building Surveying degree at UWE in Bristol.
Chris worked with David to grow the practice and became a director in 2010 and as of March 2017 he became the owner / managing director.
Chris has completed both the post graduate diploma and masters Conservation of the Historic Environment at Reading University. He is Accredited in Building Conservation through the RICS.
Chris has a focus on ecclesiastical work and has successfully helped many churches undertake major repairs to ensure their future working with bodies such as the Heritage Fund, Cornwall Historic Churches Trust and National Churches Trust.
David Scott
David Scott BSc Dip Bldg Cons FRICS is a fellow of the RICS, has a post graduate diploma in Building Conservation and is Accredited in Building Conservation through the RICS.
Two of his projects have won Conservation Awards in the highly acclaimed international RICS Conservation Awards and he personally has won the people in conservation award from the RICS.
He occasionally lectures for SPAB. He is a member of the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association.
David undertakes the bulk of the quinquennial inspections on churches and chapels of all denominations.
Joe Davidson
Joe Davidson BSc (Hons) MRICS qualified from Plymouth University with a degree in Building Surveying and the Environment. Joe is an accredited member and Chartered Building Surveyor with the RICS. Working with the company since 2012, Joe became a director of Scott and Company in 2023
Joe undertakes the bulk of our domestic surveys and has experience on dwellings of all sizes including listed buildings and houses of multiple occupancy. Joe has extensive contract administration experience and manages multiple on-site projects.
Keri Parkinson
Keri Parkinson BA (Hons) MSc joined Scott and Company in 2022. Keri has a degree in Architectural Technology and the Environment from Plymouth University and an MSc in Sustainable Heritage from The Bartlett, London.
Keri has worked within the private and public sectors on heritage projects with a focus in recent years on work surrounding the repair and management of Churches and other historic buildings.
Keri sits on the board of trustees for The Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust and is currently completing her APC, which will lead to an accreditation in Building Surveying with the RICS.
Careers
Whilst not actively looking for new people to employ, Scott and Co might potentially have a role if you feel you are the right person with a likeminded skillset or work interest which would fit within our company ethos.
We would review any CV’s for surveyor ranging from graduates to experienced chartered surveyors on merit if you feel you are this person and want to send us your details.