Building Excellence Inside and Out
At Earl Kendrick, we are a multi-disciplinary firm of chartered engineers, surveyors, and designers providing national services from our offices in London, North, Midlands, West, and South Coast. With a passion for excellence, our team of experts offers a wide range of services to ensure that your property is well-maintained, safe, and compliant with regulations.
Our Services
From specialist surveys ahead of purchasing a residential flat to managing major works projects on prestigious residential blocks and refurbishment of commercial offices, our team provides expert advice in the following fields:
'Section 20' Major Works / Contract Administration
When it comes to major works on residential blocks, Earl Kendrick will help you plan ahead for the required funding and section 20 consultation, and act as contract administrator from start to completion.
Planned Maintenance Programmes
A property is a valuable asset that deserves to be proactively maintained. Regular, carefully planned maintenance will help to minimize deterioration and reduce the need for reactive maintenance.
Rights to Light
Natural light really does matter. We all need light to thrive in the buildings in which we live and work as part of the human body's circadian rhythm. That's why both common law and planning regulations require it to be taken into account whenever new buildings or developments might affect neighboring properties.
Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing
Whether you are a developer (building owner) concerned about the risk to your development or an affected neighboring owner (adjoining owner) worried about the potential loss of light to your property, we have the expertise to manage Daylight, Sunlight, and Overshadowing matters.
Party Walls
EK McQuade are specialists in Party Wall matters, with extensive experience working with property managers and with architects and developers.
Structural Engineering
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.
Quantity Surveying
Earl Kendrick work with housing associations to offer building surveying services to the social housing sector.
Cladding Consultancy
Earl Kendrick coordinates qualified and appropriately insured external wall experts to provide a fully managed approach to cladding risk assessments and remediation projects.
Insurance Works Surveying
When the worst happens and an insurance claim needs to be processed, Earl Kendrick is here to provide you, your policyholder, and the insurer with an expert insurance claim surveying service.
Reinstatement Cost Assessment Services
EK Reinstatement Cost Assessment Ltd is part of the award-winning Earl Kendrick Building Surveying Group. Our team carries out RCAs for property owners and managers, in both residential and commercial sectors.
Retrofit and Green Upgrades Consultancy
Licence To Alter Whether you are a landlord, managing agent, or leaseholder, we manage the entire process of landlord consent for alterations to leasehold properties.
EK Specialist Surveys
EK Specialist Surveys employs the latest aerial drone technology as a convenient and cost-effective method of inspecting residential and commercial premises, especially at high level.
Pre-Purchase Building Surveys
Before you buy, our comprehensive building survey will give you peace of mind or provide leverage to negotiate a better deal.
Interior Design
Earl Kendrick Interior Design are specialists in creating outstanding Communal Areas.
Commercial Property
We provide core building surveying services to the commercial sector, countrywide, from monitoring tenant alterations to major fit-outs.
Historic Building Repair and Maintenance
Earl Kendrick have a passion for heritage and a proven track record of looking after Grade I and II listed Buildings and those in Conservation Areas, all handled with expert care.
Project Management Consultancy
Expert oversight and coordination of construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they stay on program and within budget.
All Core Services
Our surveying services cover the full range, from flat buyers' surveys to major works on residential blocks. We approach everything with the same commitment to excellence.
General Experience with Earl Kendrick
The reviews of Earl Kendrick are mixed, with some clients having an excellent experience while others report severe issues with their service.
Positive Experiences
Most reviewers who had a positive experience with Earl Kendrick praised their professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner. They appreciated the team's ability to manage projects efficiently, inspect work thoroughly, and provide excellent communication throughout the process.
Negative Experiences
On the other hand, some clients reported significant issues with Earl Kendrick's service, including poorly managed projects, unqualified project managers, and a lack of communication. Some reviewers mentioned that the company ignored their concerns, failed to inspect work properly, and provided inaccurate cost estimates.
Specific Issues
Some specific issues mentioned in the negative reviews include:
- Unqualified project managers: One reviewer mentioned that the project manager was not RICS qualified.
- Poor project management: Several reviewers reported that projects were severely delayed, and the company failed to manage them efficiently.
- Lack of communication: Some clients mentioned that Earl Kendrick ignored their phone calls, emails, and letters of complaint.
- Inaccurate cost estimates: One reviewer reported that the company underpriced the cost of the job by 33%.
- Poor work quality: Some reviewers mentioned that the company provided subpar work, including leaky windows and poorly installed features.
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