What is an Independent/Freelance Surveyor or Consultant?
A ‘PCA Independent Surveyor’ is an individual who offers a specialist surveying service and has no Commercial Link or interest with any organisation or individual that derives profit or gain from the undertaking of building preservation work.
A ‘PCA Freelance Surveyor’ is an individual who offers a specialist surveying service but has a declared Commercial Link with one or more organisations or individuals that derive profit or gain from the undertaking of building preservation work.
A ‘PCA Independent Consultant’ is an individual who offers a specialist building preservation consultancy including surveying and site investigation services but will not provide estimates for rectification or undertake any repair works.
Consultants are deemed to have the ability to act as an independent witness in litigation cases and are able to produce CPR 35 compliant reports in accordance with civil procedures.