Joshua Weston BSc (Hons) MRICS

Josh founded Fourth Wall in late 2020 having had a wide ranging experience of projects and professional instructions across the UK at various scales and stages of development, design and delivery. He works closely with clients and consultant teams on principally residential and commercial schemes, with a keen interest in appointments which provide social value and rejuvenate existing heritage sites to create interesting and engaging spaces. Josh studied Building Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) and before founding Fourth Wall worked at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) and Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) on a range of commercially led professional appointments and developments, predominantly for institutional investor, transport and public sector clients, across the North of England. Josh has a focused interest in how modern technology and media influence our use of buildings and the practices within the profession, and how this can be engaged to enhance our clients’ experience with the assets they own, manage, or occupy.

How Should You Approach Listed Building Development?

September 22, 2023January 13, 2023 by Joshua Weston BSc (Hons) MRICS

Do you own a heritage or listed building? Are you considering developing a listed building but you’re unsure what hoops to jump through?

What Is Spray Foam Insulation & Does It Stop You Getting a Mortgage?

September 22, 2023January 1, 2023 by Joshua Weston BSc (Hons) MRICS

The energy crisis and cost of living crisis have encouraged many homeowners to search for energy efficient updates to their homes. However, this has led to an increase in the installation of spray foam insulation.

Why work with us

June 22, 2023September 19, 2022 by Joshua Weston BSc (Hons) MRICS

We’ve designed our Executive Summaries within our Bespoke RICS bench marked Reports specifically to help solicitors, property buyers and mortgage brokers save countless valuable working hours, reduce the risk of errors, and improve their services.

What is a Building Reinstatement Cost Assessment (BRCA)?

September 22, 2023June 14, 2022 by Joshua Weston BSc (Hons) MRICS

A picture of construction works after a building reinstatement cost assessment

If you own property, no matter what size or for what purpose, you need to ensure you’re insured to the right level should anything happen.

What is a Planned Maintenance Report?

September 22, 2023February 16, 2022 by Joshua Weston BSc (Hons) MRICS

As we come out of what feels like a very long winter, properties of all shapes and sizes have fallen victim to the elements. A Planned Maintenance Report allows you to anticipate future building work, enabling you to budget for repairs and ensure works fit in around you and your business.

Where to start with an extension: The Architectural Process

September 22, 2023November 3, 2021 by Joshua Weston BSc (Hons) MRICS

Building, extending or altering a property can be stressful, but using years of experience and heads brimming with creativity, we’ll guide you through every step of the architectural process to bring your vision to life.

Common Issues: an essential guide for homebuyers

September 22, 2023September 20, 2021 by Joshua Weston BSc (Hons) MRICS

A dark brick house with a garden in bloom

Our reports provide a unique insight into your property which other types of report don’t, including mobile and broadband speeds, noise and disturbance data, and budget costs as standard, and we provide it in a format which is easy to understand with photographs throughout.