Chris Keen

Chartered Surveyor - Director and Founder

Started work in 1976 with a Local Practice as a drawing office junior. Went to Reading College on a day release course to become a Chartered Building Surveyor. Qualified in 1984 & worked up to a Senior Partner until leaving in 1993 to start his own Practice. Chris would like to thank Alan Sylvester FRICS who sadly passed away a few years ago now who trained him during those early days at Patrick Williams & Partners & later Building Design Services. Chris has always specialised in design & construction of all types of residential buildings & on site assistance for Developers & Employers with little experience. The services are tailored to each individual requirements. Chris also qualified as a Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor & as a CABE understands the structural side which is valuable when designing & discussing with structural engineers. Chris has also dealt with Party Wall matters but now works with a PW specialist so understands the principles & process. Chris is often involved with financial & time planning for both clients & sometimes their financiers & is ovay with MicroSoft Project. As a Chartered Building Surveyor, Chris is KEEN to ensure it can be built efficiently ! Interests- A passion for GT motor racing as his son Phil is one of the most successful GT racers in the Country, Phil has been racing since 8 yoa & went professional at 25 yoa (thank goodness) Pete – successfully involved in Club racing with Chris. John- track day enthusiast & looks after the IT side of the business.