Nicholson Price Associates

We provide a range of services aimed at the owners or buyers of Historic or Traditionally Constructed Buildings. Whilst building surveying is at the core of our business, our planning and architectural services will help you to effectively develop, maintain and repair traditionally constructed historic building. We are a family business providing bespoke, cost-effective solutions to help you make well-informed decisions. We operate throughout North and Mid Wales, parts of the Midlands and the North-West of England. Our experience with Nicholson Price Associates has been extremely positive. Advice has been competent, knowledgeable, professional and honest.. The finished planning, applications and drawings were professional and the design for the house was just as we’d imagined. Tim has made the stressful process of a lot smoother. We would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for planning advice/services. Realising that we required specialist advice and guidance for repairs to our C15th, half-timbered house, we contacted Tim Nicholson of Nicholson Price Associates. He responded immediately and, with agreement, undertook an in-depth survey of the sections of the house about which we were most concerned. We were impressed with the quality and detail of the survey. Recommendations were specific and bespoke to our property. Tim visited regularly throughout the duration of work that followed, to ensure it complied with his recommendations. We found him to be extremely professional, pleasant, easy to contact and fairly priced. We recommend him thoroughly. Tim’s report reflected his wide knowledge of older properties, their construction and any potential difficulties. The report was comprehensive and structured in a way that was informative and completely accessible. Technical data and detail was presented with clear explanations. A bonus for us was the inclusion of potential costings for remedial work needed. Throughout the process and after the completion of the report, Tim has been happy to answer any questions we had and his advice has been invaluable. I have no hesitation in recommending Nicholson Price Associates. I felt that it would be appropriate to send you a quick email to express my sincere gratitude for all the assistance and advice that you have provided throughout what turned out to be a rather involved process. The high level of professionalism and experience you brought to the many negotiations and other dealings with the council were instrumental in achieving the final outcome. I highly recommend your services to anyone. Following the survey you recently carried out for us on a property in north Herefordshire, we wanted to put on record our gratitude for the thoroughness and the excellence of the service you provided. Despite the obvious complexities of the house, which has parts ranging in date from the fifteenth century up to the twentieth, you were able to present us with a comprehensive and clear-eyed understanding and assessment of the condition of the property, pinpointing all of the relevant areas of concern, and going on to suggest potential areas for further investigation and estimated costs of remedial work. The survey document itself was highly detailed but clear and accessible. We were particularly grateful that the service did not end with the final survey, but continued in the form of ongoing telephone and email contact, which proved invaluable at resolving some of the more complex aspects of the property. Tim Nicholson has helped me with four different projects over the last two years. I have always found Tim to be honest, professional and reliable. He is one of the few people that I feel I can really trust. He is extremely knowledgeable, having impressive academic qualifications, as well as vast experience and this shows in the level of service he offers. He is a real expert in his field and happy to answer any question you might have. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nicholson Price Associates.' We were extremely fortunate to find Nicholson Price Associates, buying an old building is a daunting prospect, but Tim and his team, have been incredibly supportive, informative, approachable and thorough. Tim's friendly and knowledgeable approach has reassured us at every stage. I have every confidence that his professionalism will help you make the right decisions armed with all the information you need, and recommend his services to anyone requiring a detailed knowledge of a historic building, 'warts and all'.

Michael Jeffreson
5 Star
Highly recommend Nicholson Price Associates. We had a listed building survey and Tim's service exceeded all expectations:- 1. Knowledgeable and Authoritative - Demonstrated a complete understanding of the building, explained what to expect, what was and wasn't important, and directly addressed our expectations and concerns. 2. Informative - Gave a thorough explanation of the singular characteristics of a historic building. 3. Prompt and personable - We had several lengthy conversations and all aspects of the survey were discussed and questions answered. 4. Value for money. - We paid considerably less than quotes for comparable surveys.
Monday 30th May 2022

Giles Stonehouse
5 Star
Very happy to recommend. Tim has just completed a full survey on a grade 2 listed building we’re hoping to buy. We received a very thorough verbal overview on the day and then a complete written document within the following couple of days.
Tuesday 26th April 2022

Peter Sunderland
5 Star
Nicholson-Price are a rare find and are highly recommended. Tim and Lizzie undertook a Historic building survey (RICS L3) on an un-listed, but historic chapel prior to a residential conversion. Unlike previous RICS surveys we've commissioned, the report was totally clear, readable and informative (with photos and diagrams to explain and support the findings) which didn't require a PhD to understand. The report was clear about what could be seen and what couldn't and Tim's verbal walk-through carefully managed our expectations on which elements were important, which were less critical and where more intrusive assessments would add value to our understanding. We were able to proceed with our purchase with with eyes open and a much clearer plan as a result of Tim's helpful guidance around best-practice for some of the more complex work required. I hope to continue our engagement with Nicholson-Price through the planning and build-phase to ensure our work delivers a future-proofed home which enhances the heritage and character of a beautiful but currently neglected building. Thank you so much for your on-going help. I am extremely happy to recommend Nicholson-Price despite the fact that it may mean I have to "queue" for future work... ;-)
Sunday 19th June 2022

Richard Pratt
5 Star
Tim and Lizzie undertook a RICS-level 3 equivalent survey on a Grade 1 Georgian townhouse that I’m purchasing. Right throughout the process Tim was extremely easy to deal with. His heritage credentials are beyond reproach. He explained things clearly and succinctly, prior to, during the survey and following the production of the report. Tim’s findings were instrumental in allowing me to renegotiate several commercial aspects of my purchase. The report was particularly well written and supported by a swathe of photos to accentuate key findings. In the past I have found structural surveys to be padded with disclaimers and waffle. This report however helped me understand my property-to-be better, areas to keep a watchful eye on and moreover provide confidence around the purchase. I have absolutely no qualms in recommending this firm.
Wednesday 22nd December 2021

Sophie Edgar-Andrews
5 Star
We recently had a full structural survey conducted by Nicholson Price Associates on an historic farmhouse. Tim was brilliant from start to finish, and provided us with a very thorough and helpful report to inform our purchase. He has extensive knowledge of historic properties and we were very impressed with his service and professionalism. Communication was excellent throughout, and I would gladly use Nicholson Price again in future. Definitely happy to recommend them to anyone in need of a similar survey.
Friday 17th December 2021