Local authorities
Condition surveys, defect investigation and project delivery for councils, ALMOs and council-owned housing companies — with the procurement paperwork and reporting that public bodies need.
Our experience
Working with councils
We have worked for local authorities across London and Essex for more than two decades, from condition surveys of council homes and conservation-area terraces for Westminster City Council to a long-running programme of school expansion projects for Thurrock Council, and a mixed-use library and housing scheme for Essex Housing.
We understand how councils buy and report: frameworks and quotations, CDM duties, Section 20 consultation for leaseholders, and progress reporting that stands up at committee. We are Constructionline registered, CHAS accredited and ISO 9001 and 14001 certified, and our work is surveyor-led from first call to final report, with chartered oversight.
Clients include
- Westminster City Council
- Thurrock Council
- Essex Housing
- Sutton Housing Partnership
- Colchester Borough Homes
Case studies
Recent work for local authorities
West Street properties, Westminster
Condition surveys — 60 properties
Inspection · Defect analysis · Westminster City Council
Kilburn Park
Heritage window condition surveys
Inspection · Defect analysis · Westminster City Council
Shenfield Library
Mixed-use commercial & residential development
Contract value £3.1m · Essex Housing
St Cleres School — Phase 2
New teaching block, sports hall & kitchen
Contract value £5.8m · Thurrock Council
East Tilbury Primary School
New reception block and front entrance
Contract value £2.7m · Thurrock Council
Corringham Primary School
New nursery teaching block
Contract value £1.6m · Thurrock Council
What we do
Services for local authorities
Stock condition surveys
Council homes, blocks and communal areas surveyed to the Decent Homes Standard and HHSRS.
Read about this serviceDefect investigation
Cracking, movement, leaks and heritage fabric diagnosed with a repair that deals with the cause.
Read about this serviceContract administration & CDM
Specification, tender and site administration, with Principal Designer services.
Read about this serviceDesign, planning & building regulations
Feasibility, drawings and applications for school and civic buildings.
Read about this serviceDamp & mould
Investigations and remedies within the timescales expected under Awaab’s Law.
Read about this serviceExpert witness
CPR Part 35 reports for disrepair and defect claims, for either party or as single joint expert.
Read about this serviceHow it runs
From first call to completion
- Step 01
Instruct
By framework call-off, quotation or the Project Portal.
- Step 02
Inspect
Surveys and investigations planned around residents and site users.
- Step 03
Report
Data, reports and specifications in your format, with costs and priorities.
- Step 04
Deliver
Works procured and managed to completion, with CDM covered.
Working with you
Public-sector ready
- Constructionline registered, CHAS accredited, ISO 9001 and 14001 certified
- £10m professional indemnity cover and RICS regulation
- Section 20 consultation and leaseholder communication handled with you
- Live job status and documents for your officers through our Project Portal
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