Private Client Services

Our principal surveyor, Hugh Garratt, is double-qualified as a surveyor and in law. Smith & Garratt offer a range of Private Client Services.

Case Studies

Building Standards Appeal

Throughout many years of building standards work, Smith & Garratt never had to dig in heels over a decision by a local authority’s Building Control department.  This changed in 2018 when we proposed a ‘cold’ flat roof to close over a valley between pitches of traditional Scotch slate at a B-listed former manse.  Our scheme … Read more

Round Up of Expert Witness Reports

“Producing expert opinions is always interesting,” says Hugh Garratt, principal surveyor at Smith & Garratt.  “Other peoples’ problems are invariably more interesting than one’s own.  Having read the case materials, I often sit back and wonder whether – had they tried really hard – the people involved could have landed themselves in as much mess … Read more
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...What Our Clients Have to Say

Compensation Claim Following Compulsory Purchase of Family Home

“We just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you for the great work you have done for us.  We know that if it wasn’t for Hugh’s advice, support and help we would not be at the positive place we are now in!  We would like to say a similar thank you to all the rest of the Smith & Garratt team, whose hard work in the background contributed greatly to our positive outcome.  With much appreciation and warmest regards.” - Mr & Mrs AS, Scottish Borders

Listed Building Consent for Extension to Country House

“This is tremendous news. Total vindication of the Garratt approach – congratulations and well done!  Many thanks for all your work on this.” - Rt Hon Lord M, East Lothian

Planning for New Mansion House

“Can I just make one very important comment – we would not have got the design that my father wanted without Hugh, he has been invaluable.” - TI, Fishwick, Berwickshire

Exemption from Requirement to Obtain Listed Building Consent

“Hugh, this is fantastic news!  Thank you for your hard work to get this arranged.” - SN, Historic England, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Subsidence Claim & Repair at Listed Country House

“Can I please thank you for your overall help to a successful conclusion.” - R W-F, Lycetts

Third Planning Appeal in Respect of New Country House

“I just got news about the planning.  I’m still reeling from shock; to be honest I thought this day would never come!  I can’t believe all your hard work has finally paid off and I’m so grateful for all your help getting this through.  I could just go and stand on the plot with a bottle of champagne and make a toast, I am so chuffed; thank you so very much!” - SC, Highlands

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