Conference programme for November is out
Two days, a site visit and 12 structured CPD hours (sample).
The society for building surveyors in Halden
We admit surveyors by grade, run the CPD that keeps them current and keep the public register of everyone entitled to the letters. 1,200 members across the county (sample).
Next: Surveying older timber roofs, 12 November, 3 CPD hours (sample).
CPD record card, 2026
R. Okafor MHS
Member no. 4127 (sample)
StructuredSelf-directedBookedTo do
1–6
Annual conference, Springfield
Structured
7–9
Damp and condensation workshop
Structured
10–11
Party wall procedure, webinar
Structured
12–16
Reading: fire safety guidance notes
Self-directed
17–21
Mentoring two Associates
Self-directed
22–24
Surveying older timber roofs, 12 Nov
Booked
21 of 30 hours logged, 11 of them structured. Members need 30 hours a year, at least 15 structured (sample).
Membership grades
Four grades, one route. Each grade has its own letters, its own yearly CPD hours and its own fee; the strips show the hours.
Student
Studying for a surveying degree or an approved apprenticeship. Free while you study; no letters.
10 CPD hours a year
Free
while studying
Associate AHS
Qualified and working under supervision. The usual first grade after your studies.
20 CPD hours a year
$140
a year
Member MHS
Two years’ logged experience and a professional review passed. Full voting rights.
30 CPD hours a year
$260
a year
Fellow FHS
Ten years as a Member and a record of service to the profession, by nomination.
30 CPD hours a year
$320
a year
Example prices. Fees run from January to December.
CPD events
Talks, field days and webinars run by members for members. Each box is one CPD hour; we log them on your record when you sign in.
12 Nov
Surveying older timber roofs
Guild Row rooms, Springfield. In person, 14:00–17:00
3 CPD hours
$45 / $90
19 Nov
Party wall notices: the first six weeks
Online, live with questions, 12:30–14:00
1 CPD hour
$15 / $30
27 Nov
Damp diagnosis on site
Field day in Old Halden, meet at 9:30. Bring boots and a moisture meter
6 CPD hours
$95 / $180
4 Dec
Report writing that holds up
Guild Row rooms, Springfield. In person, 10:00–12:00
2 CPD hours
$30 / $60
15 Jan
Fire safety in converted flats
Online, live with questions, 18:00–20:00
2 CPD hours
$30 / $60
Prices: members / others (example prices). Dates (sample).
The route to Member
Most surveyors join as an Associate and become a Member two to three years later. Here is the whole route.
1
Join as an Associate
Apply with your degree or apprenticeship certificate and the names of two referees.
2
Log two years of practice
Keep a diary of the work you do and 20 CPD hours a year, signed off by a supervisor.
3
Pass the professional review
Send in your diary and a case study, then talk them through with two Fellows for an hour.
4
Be elected a Member
Council confirms new Members at its next monthly meeting. You may then use the letters MHS.
Check a surveyor
Everyone on the register is a current member, has met the CPD requirement and follows our code of conduct. Ask us to confirm a name before you instruct a surveyor.
Name and grade
Town
Practice
On the register since
Ruth Okafor MHS
Springfield
Building surveys and defects
2014
Daniel Brandt FHS
Old Halden
Party walls and boundaries
1998
Mei Lin Harper AHS
Eastmoor
Condition reports, under supervision
2023
Tomasz Wolny MHS
Springfield
Listed buildings and repairs
2009
Grace Achebe MHS
Northgate
Fire safety and conversions
2017
Names (sample). The full register has about 1,000 entries.
What membership includes
Membership is more than letters after your name. It is the people you call when a job is unusual.
- A CPD record kept for you, with every society event logged automatically
- Technical helpline on weekdays, answered by a Fellow (sample)
- Model terms of engagement and report templates
- Discounted professional indemnity cover through our broker (sample)
- A vote at the annual general meeting, from Member grade
Questions about joining
Which grade should I apply for?
If you are still studying, Student. If you are qualified and working, Associate. Surveyors who already hold full membership of another body may apply straight to Member; we assess each case.
What counts as a CPD hour?
One hour of learning that is relevant to your work. Events, courses and webinars are structured hours; reading, research and mentoring are self-directed. Keep a note of what you learned.
What happens if I miss my CPD hours?
We remind you in October. If the year closes short, you have three months to catch up before your entry is taken off the public register.
Can I pay my fee in instalments?
Yes, in ten monthly payments from February (example terms). Members on parental leave or out of work pay a reduced fee.
From the bulletin
Practice note: ventilation and damp in older houses
Why a blocked vent is often the first thing to check (sample note).
Street survey day in Old Halden
The Old Halden chapter is surveying a terrace of 1880s houses with their owners (sample).
The society rooms
9 Guild Row, Springfield (sample)
Office and library
Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00
Evening talks
Thu from 18:00
Helpline
Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00
Opening times (sample). Members may use the library and meeting room free of charge.
