| The professional expertise of Hotblack Dixon in the
field of building surveying provides a complete service to commercial and
industrial clients following major damage by fire, explosion or flood.
Our immediate appointment after an incident offers timely and appropriate
assistance from day one to full reinstatement of the damaged property.
Our early involvement will assist with any urgent remedial works required
in order to prevent further deterioration and ensure immediate site
safety and security, preventing unnecessary escalation of consequential
costs.
We work to the highest standards of preparation and presentation and
our clients experience the benefits of the full range of our surveying
services.
Briefly these include:
- A site survey immediately after the incident followed by preparation
of bills of quantities or detailed specification. including liaison
and agreement with Insurers representative as to the extent of
the damage.
- Preparation of drawings where necessary for clarification or to
obtain building regulation approval by Local Authority.
- Full consultation with our client regarding specific rebuilding
requirements.
- Amendment of detailed specification as appropriate to form the
basis of the tender document.
- Obtaining and examining competitive tenders from suitable contractors
and seeking approval from Insurers to ensure early start
on site.
- Regular site visits and monitoring of the progress of the works,
preparation of interim certificates to obtain payment,
agreeing any variations
with the contractor and reporting the financial implications
to the client and Insurers.
To any busy commercial client the advantages of such a service are
self-evident!
Our comprehensive services ensure the early resumption of normal business
activities through speedy restoration of the buiIding.
- This is achieved by eliminating:
Delays due to lack of communication
- Delays due to multi-responsibility
- Delays in commencement of the rebuilding
process made possible by reducing the pre-contract period
- Delays
in the flow of funds from Insurers
Our fee scale is available on request and offers a multi-tier
level of service tailored to meet the individual needs of the client.
Under normal circumstances these costs can be incorporated as part
of an insurance claim. Thus avoiding direct cost to the client.
The additional benefit to the client is the relief from the worry
and administrative burden on senior executives leaving them free to
continue in the other vital areas of running the business.
Associated offices throughout the UK:
- Glasgow
- Newcastle
- Leeds
- Manchester
- Nottingham
- Birmingham
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