Surveyors

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
  

For further information email us on enquiries@hotblackdixon.co.uk