About James Busby
Specialist surveyor in traditional, solid wall structures. Post Graduate Cert (MA) Conservation of the Historic Environment
Surveyor From the age of 11 to 20 I was fortunate to live at 37 Jury St Warwick being a Grade 2, (Pevsner mentioned) listed building in the middle of old Warwick, next to the Eastgate. Secondary education was at Warwick School for Boys.
From 20 to 30 I was fortunate to train and become a National Farmers Union Branch Secretary and refurbished houses on a part time basis.
Since leaving the world of agriculture I have spent the last 30 years, buying, renovating and selling traditional property.
Have been a member SPAB, CIOB and currently a member of the IHBC.
I specialise in Damp and Timber issues by surveying and advising on damp and timber decay in traditional, historic and heritage structures.
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