We provide major works consultancy for residential blocks across London, supporting freeholders, managing agents, housing associations and resident management companies through specification, procurement and contract administration for remedial, refurbishment and capital works programmes.
Major works to residential blocks are often commercially significant, technically demanding and operationally sensitive. Our advisory approach is designed to help clients define scope clearly, procure contractors on a fair and competitive basis, and maintain stronger control over programme, cost and quality through delivery.
This service is typically instructed where a residential block or estate requires major works and the client needs independent advisory support to define scope, manage procurement and oversee delivery, whether for a single block or a multi-building programme.
Defining the scope of works based on condition assessment, preparing specifications and documentation suitable for competitive tendering and contractor appointment.
Managing the procurement process including tender documentation, contractor selection, tender evaluation, recommendation and appointment on a fair and transparent basis.
Acting as contract administrator through delivery, managing valuations, variations, instructions, programme and contractual obligations on behalf of the client.
Monitoring progress on site, managing quality, addressing issues as they arise, overseeing practical completion and managing the defects liability period.
Independent advisory support helps the client maintain control over a process that is often complex, costly and scrutinised by multiple parties. Clear specification, competitive procurement and independent contract administration reduce risk and strengthen the client's position throughout.
We assess the building condition to establish what works are needed and develop a clear scope and specification for competitive tendering.
We prepare tender documentation, define the procurement route and identify a suitable contractor pool.
We evaluate received tenders against price, quality, programme and methodology, and provide a clear recommendation to the client.
We administer the building contract through delivery, managing valuations, variations, instructions and programme.
We oversee practical completion, manage snagging and defects, and support the client through the defects liability period to final account.
A managing agent instructing major works to a 1960s residential block requiring roof replacement, brickwork repairs and window renewal under Section 20 consultation.
A freeholder needing specification, procurement and contract administration for phased major works across 6 blocks on a residential estate.
A managing agent coordinating fire compartmentation remedial works alongside wider building fabric repairs, requiring a single integrated procurement and delivery approach.
A resident management company that has received a condition survey identifying significant works and needs support to take those works from specification through procurement and delivery.
For independent assessment of building condition before major works programming.
View ServiceFor structured contractor procurement and tender evaluation.
View ServiceFor independent contract administration through delivery.
View ServiceFor condition-led maintenance planning alongside capital works.
View ServiceFor fire safety assessment alongside wider building works.
View ServiceFor wider residential building consultancy advice.
View SectorWe support the Section 20 process by providing clear specification, defensible procurement documentation and structured cost reporting that managing agents and freeholders can use as part of the statutory consultation process.
Yes. We plan and oversee works in occupied residential buildings, coordinating with contractors and residents to manage access, disruption and communication throughout the programme.
We advise on major works ranging from single-block programmes to multi-building estate-wide works. The service is scaled to the instruction and the client's needs.
Yes. We act as contract administrator under standard building contracts, managing valuations, variations, instructions and contractual obligations on behalf of the client.
In some cases, yes. Where a project has encountered issues during delivery, we can provide advisory support, although earlier instruction typically allows for stronger control throughout.
We manage interim valuations, assess variations, monitor programme and provide regular cost reporting to help the client maintain financial control throughout the works.
A guide on scope definition, procurement sequence, Section 20 and the decisions involved in major works planning.
Read GuideA practical overview of what contract administration means and why independent oversight matters during building works.
Read GuideA guide to reinstatement cost assessments, when they are needed and why accurate rebuild valuations matter.
Read GuideContact our team to discuss specification, procurement or contract administration for your major works programme.