Everything you need to know
Our process from start to finish
1. Initial project assessment
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Free site visit from a RICS accredited surveyor to assess feasibility, provide building advice, and estimate budget costs.
2. Feasibility & Proposal
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We provide a detailed feasibility proposal with budget costs and project scope.
3. Planning Application Coordination
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Our qualified planning consultant manages the planning application process.
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We coordinate all necessary supporting documents, including transport statements, ecological appraisals, drainage strategies, and biodiversity net gain reports.
4. Tender Process
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We prepare a comprehensive tender pack, including contract preliminaries, Pre-Construction Information and detailed specifications.
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We send the tender out to multiple contractors to test the market and ensure competitive bids.
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We review and confirm all tenders are on a like for like basis.
5. Tender Analysis & Recommendations
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We thoroughly analyse all tenders and provide a detailed tender report with our recommendations.
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Contractor interviews can be arranged if needed.
6. Contractor Appointment & Contract Finalisation
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Drafting of the construction contract and official appointment of the contractor.
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We review contractors' insurances and proposals, and ensure all necessary collateral warranties are in place with key subcontractors.
7. Project Management & Oversight
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Our RICS Accredited Building Surveyor independently manages the project from start to finish. This includes, chairing the pre-start meeting, inspecting and processing monthly valuations and coordinating the final account and snagging.
8. Building Regulations & Compliance
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We coordinate Building Regulation applications and manage the sign off at Practical Completion.
9. Post-Completion & Retention
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We conduct a 12 month post completion inspection to ensure everything is up to standard.
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Upon satisfaction, the final retention payment is released to the contractor.