Book an advice call - Members' only

SPAB Members can now book our free Technical Advice line in advance. Priority access to our expert advisors.

9.15am slots are released on the third Monday each month, exclusively for SPAB members – first come, first served.

Not a SPAB Member? You can still call the Technical Advice Line on 020 7456 0916 during regular hours (9.30am–12.30pm, weekdays) without a booking. Please note that we have one advisor available at a time. You may need to wait on hold while our advisors provide the best advice possible to each individual caller.

Our helpline advisors are qualified building surveyors and architects who answer over 1,000 calls a year from building owners, professionals, contractors and others. The advisors can also draw on the support of the Society’s Technical Panel, a group recognised for their technical knowledge and experience in the field of building conservation.

Our technical line offers advice and information on a diverse range of topics, from controlling dampness to repointing mortar joints and upgrading energy efficiency. We can also suggest the names of professionals, contractors and specialists to you. 

We suggest that you visit the our Knowledge Base. Answers can be found here to some of the questions SPAB is most frequently asked. You may also find details of a publication that is relevant to your query. 

SPAB is grateful to Historic England for supporting this service.