The role of a Clerk of Works

Each stakeholder in the site team has a vested interest in the success of a project. However, in reality time is limited, communication channels can be compromised and a project can end up with defects and deficiencies that will impact on the long term success of the design and the functionality of the building.

Our objectivity, coupled with clear concise reports and photographs, means that you will always know what the 'real' picture is on site. As your appointed 'eyes and ears' we work with the whole team to ensure that work is completed 'right first time' and to the required specification. This means that delay and waste can be kept to an absolute minimum and everyone achieves a project they can be proud of.

With over 60 inspectors who can and do talk to each other via phone, e-mail or our site blog you could have over 3000 years worth of experience concentrated on your project.

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'Hickton are a good outfit and have good communication, 
they are rigorous'
Architect, Yorkshire

Quality design deserves a quality finish because the ultimate quality of the building will always impact on the perception of the original design.

When you have spent a considerable period designing the perfect building for your client the last thing either of you want is to be disappointed at the end of the project because it doesn't hold with the original vision.

 A well designed building will be:

• Fit for purpose
• Easy to use
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Innovative
• BREEAM Rated (where applicable)

 Our Clerks of Works offer you:

• Early independent warning of problems concerning time, cost and quality
• An independent critical eye to ensure your building is not compromised by poor workmanship
• Reporting methods, with photographs, to enable you to keep track of progress

Call us to find out how we can help you to get what you want from your next project. (01226) 743959

'We are delighted with the professionalism and
tenacity of the Hickton Clerk of Works on site'
Client, Surrey

You are the one who has to live with the building in the future. You want the project to be completed on time and within budget, but it will be the quality that will be most in evidence 10 years from now. When a project is built 'right first time' it will be built as quickly and cost effectively as possible but it will also stand the test of time.

  A great building will be:

• Sustainable
• Finished fit for purpose
• Completed on time
• Completed on budget
• BREEAM Rated (where applicable)
• Aesthetically pleasing 
 

Our Clerks of Works offer you:

• Early independent warning of problems concerning time, cost and quality
• A pair of 'eyes and ears' on site to ensure you get valuable and timely communication re key issues
• Reporting methods, with photographs, to enable you to keep track of progress.

Call us to find out how we can help you to get what you want from your next project. (01226) 743959

'Hickton was an invaluable help on site because they gave us independent feedback on all aspects of the build.  Take the example of the subcontractors, where Hickton gave us accurate and timely feedback which gave us advanced notice of any build quality issues before they arose' Contractor, North East

Minimising the number of defects will always be the most cost and time effective option on site. With our Inspect, Suggest and Report and approach we will help the whole team to get it right first time.

 Any good contractor will strive to: 

• Reduce waste
• Mitigate risk
• Integrate project resources quickly and effectively
• Finish on time and to budget with minimal snags

Our Clerks of Works offer the Contractor:

• Staff who are experienced and able to work alongside you
• Independent advice based on vast experience
• Reports on the work of sub-contractors

Call us to find out how we can help you to get what you want from your next project. (01226) 743959