Download our Structural Engineering Brochure Here

Our team of structural engineers are from a diverse background covering projects primarily in the Residential sector but covering all sectors and experienced with design in both traditional and modern methods of construction.

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Download our Autumn/Winter 2023 Newsletter here

It’s been another packed year at Earl Kendrick Project & Building Consultancy. With the full implications of the Building Safety Act coming into effect, the whole industry has been working hard to adapt. As ever, our goal at Earl Kendrick has been to get ahead by taking on board the spirit as well as the letter of the law. We are developing protocols designed to lead the way in embedding state-of-the-art safetystandards, especially in the maintenance of residential blocks.

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EK Building Safety Case

The Building Safety Act 2022 introduces a set of new roles and responsibilities for those who manage occupied, high-rise residential buildings and requires the Accountable Person to gather certain types of information about the building.

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Mid Rise Cladding Safety Funding

We are delighted to announce that Earl Kendrick is providing a turnkey service for mid-rise cladding safety scheme funding applications. Please click below for our brochure.

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Dowload our Summer 2023 Newsletter here

In this issue, there is a particular focus on new ventures and team growth and with the ARMA Ace award win, we are looking forward to what’s to come.

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Download our Spring 2023 Newsletter here

In this issue, there is a particular focus on energy efficiency and net zero. Many of our surveyors are involved one way or another in retrofit but the first port of call is Phillipa Burgin, our retrofit lead.

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EKM The Party Wall Act for Property Managers

EK McQuade is the product of a merger between the Party Wall specialists at McQuade Property Consulting and the Party Wall team at Earl Kendrick, renowned for our specialist knowledge of property management, particularly for residential blocks.

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Download our Autumn/Winter Newsletter here

Our senior team have contributed to a packed newsletter, looking back over the last few months.

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Download our Construction Inflation Bulletin November 2022 here

Three of our Directors, James Paul, Phil Thomas and Chris Stansell have combined to produce this informative white paper

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Roof Survey and Leak Detection Services

Following expansion of our services, we are now able to offer the following technical surveys, enabling a comprehensive inspection regime:– Abseil/rope access surveys for high level/difficult to reach areas – Drone surveys – Thermal imaging – Roof Safety Inspection/Testing – Chartered Building Surveyors Assessment/Report with Recommendations – Coordination of Repairs

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Why planned maintenance is more important than ever

The Covid-19 pandemic has meant many plans have been put on hold for the best part of two years — from holidays and weddings to business conferences and other economic activity — and the property sector is no exception.

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Licence to Alter Brochure

We have compiled all our LTA services into one handy document, however please feel free to contact us if there is something further you want to ask.

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Reinstatement Cost Assessments: A Comprehensive FAQ for Property Managers and Landlords

We have compiled all the most asked questions into one handy document, however please feel free to contact us if there is something further you want to ask.

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Is the treatment of VAT on RCAs proving to be taxing?

In recent years, one of the most talked about aspects of reinstatement cost assessments (otherwise known as insurance valuations) has been the subject of VAT. Should VAT be included in the surveyor’s calculations, and why is it a contentious issue?In this white paper, James Paul MRICS, Director, EK RCA, looks at the applicability of VAT in a residential block of flats scenario, from the point of view of a block manager aiming to do the right thing by their client.EK Reinstatement Cost Assessments’ view is that VAT should be included, and this paper explains why.

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All you need to know about Macerators

In simple terms, a macerator is a pump that drives water and liquid waste from one part of a property to another.

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Typical Leaseholder Works — the Big 3! A Guide for Leaseholders

In order to protect the freeholder's interests and those of other leaseholders/tenants, most residential leases restrict the leaseholder's rights to alter premises.

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Considerations for hard floor finishes in residential blocks

This fact sheet highlights the issues that must be considered when developing proposals to install hard floor finishes in residential blocks, the requirements for acoustic performance and the likely basis of any landlords consent.

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Construction of Conservatories & Rear Extensions

Building a conservatory or similar extension in the garden of your ground floor flat can seem like a straightforward project. Some conservatories can be erected in just a week. But the process is more complicated than it appears: there are both technical and legal issues that must be considered before any work commences. Whether you are a Leaseholder planning a conservatory in your own flat, a Landlord or Property Manager responsible for a property, or a Solicitor appointed to prepare the Licence to Alter for such alterations, this fact sheet covers the key points to bear in mind.

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7 Steps to Roof Replacement

There are times when, despite the best maintenance programs, you will need to invest in a new roof. Here are our seven steps to help those responsible for the maintenance of residential blocks make the right decisions along the way.

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Replacing Windows within a Residential Block

The benefits of implementing a successful window refurbishment/replacement project are significant. But the process of changing, replacing and maintaining them is fraught with issues. This guide provides information on the regulatory and technical aspects of replacing windows within a residential block

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Major Works: External Repairs & Decorations

The term “Major Works” can describe a multitude of significant building works projects. This factsheet aims to answer a number of common questions that arise during an externals major works project.

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Planning for Maintenance: A Guide for Residential Blocks

To put an effective Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP) in place for your block, you should commission a professional — preferably a Chartered Building Surveyor, to draw up a costed schedule of works for you that will identify any work that needs to be done urgently and pinpoint future maintenance issues.

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Condensation: A Guide for Clients

Moisture is produced in all homes by breathing, cooking and washing. An average household produces 21 pints of water vapour per day. There is a limit to the amount of water vapour that air can contain — the warmer it is the more it can hold.

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Construction (Design & Management)

The key roles in a project are “Dutyholders” and are named as follows: Client, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Other Contractors. All Dutyholders have specific roles and responsibilities which must be discharged under the Regulations.

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EK Digital - Drone Surveys for Property Managers

If you are a Property Manager involved in the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, or in organising regular roof inspections, please view our EK Digital brochure to find out how our drone and photographic surveys can assist you.

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2021 EK Surveying Sessions - CPD webinars

Could you do with brushing up on your property knowledge with the help of fellow professionals?Or learning from the experts around a specific topic?Following on from our successful and well-subscribed CPD sessions over the years and especially during 2020, we have produced an exclusive and refreshed list of online learning CPD sessions for 2021.These cover a variety of surveying topics which will help you develop the skills needed in your day to day role.All of our sessions are available over Zoom, whether you’re in the office or working from home.Please contact Kelly if you would like to take part, either on your own or with your colleagues.kelly@earlkendrick.com

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EK Digital Brochure

EK Digital is committed to using the very latest technology to create more efficiency and certainty for our clients. Download our EK Digital brochure here to learn more.

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EK Surveying Sessions - CPD webinars

In Spring 2020 Earl Kendrick launched EK Surveying Sessions: online virtual training for property managers. Adapting to the restrictions imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic we sought to find a solution to provide a remote surveying resource for customers and so CPD virtual training webinars was born! We have a wide variety of topics to choose from including: managing major works projects, CDM regulations, licence to alter, typical building defects and more. We are also able to build bespoke sessions just for your team, take a look at the information pack or get in touch to find out more.

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