Business History Explorer Supported by the Business Archives Council

Howell & Brooks Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Howell, Charles
  • Baird, Ronald, & Partners

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England

Sectors:

  • Professional services Architecture, interior design, & landscape & garden design services
  • Professional services Loss adjusting services
  • Property activities Property management services inc building & land surveying, estate agency & auctioneering

Notes:

Traced origins to 1818 when established by Charles Howell, a surveyor assessing risks for insurance companies, loss adjuster and also an architect. 1875 renamed Howell & Brooks. For most of 19th century business focused equally on loss adjusting/surveying and architecture. From early 20th century expanded property management services especially for insurance businesses. 1920s began advising on large property developments. 1960s opened first branches, in East Anglia. 1968 acquired Ronald Baird & Partners on London, Edinburgh & Luton. Continues

Publications:

Groups: