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Building and Structural Engineering Reports
Houses and buildings are usually the most important and costly asset that anyone can own. Therefore owners need to know that their greatest asset is of structurally sound condition and free from any major defects. More so when we are buying a property in the first place whether it be a new home, new office building or an industrial plant. This 'Practice' undertakes both building and structural reporting for all types of properties. Predominantly these are for domestic homes, as they are most numerous.
Types of Reports
This 'Practice' undertakes most forms of client reports and which include,
- Home building reports - for purchasers and sellers
- Home structural reports - for purchasers and sellers
- Commercial & industrial building reports
- Commercial & industrial structural reports
- Independent infestation reports
- Structural integrity reports - for pre-purchase of properties
- Structural integrity reports - for security purposes for financial
institutions (banks & building societies)
- Insurance claims - subsidence and structural elements
- H&S employer reports to comply with the safety of its workforce
- Site investigation and reporting
- NHBC foundation reports - selection of types
- Expert witness reports for the County Courts
- Expert witness reports for the High Courts
- Expert witness reports for the Construction Courts (sits four times a year at locations throughout the United Kingdom)
- Second opinion reports - clients at times need the input of an independent and unbiased consultant's appraisal where there are differing views with the client's advisers. These differing views on construction types can mean the saving of literally thousands of pounds which has been achieved. Indeed, as an example, around £300,000 on one particular project alone.
Time Scale for Reporting back to the Client
1. Home Reports
Usually for standard house types, these reports from initial client contact takes four-days to undertake a comprehensive site survey and the completion of a report. Where reports are required urgently these can be turned around in two-days.
2. Commercial and Industrial Reports
Usually for standard commercial and industrial building types, these reports from initial client contact takes six-days to undertake a comprehensive site survey and the completion of a report. Where reports are required urgently these can be turned around in four-days.
3. All Other Reports
All other reports are totally dependant upon the complexity and scope of the reports required, but where the 'Practice' prides itself on a very quick response to the client's needs.
Mode of Delivery of Client Reports
All signed reports are sent to the client in pdf format via email attachment giving the client the fastest means of delivery. Where hard copies are required, these are sent by 1st-class mail upon request.
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