CDM-c Role for Park Lane refurbishment
Duncan Tibbitts has been appointed as CDM Co-ordinator for the major overhaul and refurbishment of 6 passenger lifts to a prominent landmark residential block on Park Lane, Mayfair with individual flats worth in excess of £19 million. Starting on site in January 2015 the work has a 58 week contract period.
Putney Party Wall Problems
Having worked as retained maintenance surveyors for a 1960s purpose built block in Putney since 2009, the Directors have called upon Gradient’s expertise following work to an adjacent property undertaken without Statutory Notices. We represented the RMC regarding Notices under the Party Wall Act and 2 instances of trespass.
Asbestos Consultancy for Hyde Housing Group
Clare has been appointed to work in an interim support role within the compliance team at Hyde Housing Group heading up their Asbestos Management. Working closely with exisiting suppliers, the responsive repairs team and resident liaison, the role includes reviewing and updating processes and procedures for Asbestos Management across their portfolio of 45,000 homes.
Planning strategy for Maida Vale developer
Working on behalf of the developer we have recently submitted 2 planning applications as part of a planning strategy for the prospective purchase of a mixed use property in Maida Vale. Our brief included the architectural design of mansard and rear extensions as well as the reconfiguration of maisonettes.
Lewes Office opens for business
We are excited to announce that our third office, in Lewes High Street is now open for business. Director Clare is Lewes born and bred and has always loved the town and its beautiful range of period buildings. Having already carried out a fair bit of work in Lewes including dilapidations on Dial House in […]
Completion of Maida Vale external redecoration works
Gradient have successfully completed the management of a major external redecoration and fabric repairs project to the magnificent 90 apartment mansion block in Maida Vale. The most recently completed phase 2 had a contract value of over £250,000.00 and incorporated the installation of new windows and roof repairs. We have recently secured planning permission to […]
Woodland adventure for Gradient Team Day
Following a morning of training and a delicious al fresco lunch at Pelham House in Lewes, we celebrated our 10th birthday with an afternoon of foraging and firelighting in the woods near Barcombe with the brilliant Nick form Hunter Gather Cook. Suffice to say our skills lie firmly in surveying buildings and not fire […]
Change of Use success for Eastbourne Nursery
Following the successful granting of change of use, The Lions Hotel Group have opened their first children’s’ nursery on Royal Parade, Eastbourne. We worked closely with Eastbourne Council, noise consultants, structural engineers and the Hospitality Association to secure a change of use of the original public house. With new ‘small people’ toilet facilities, office […]
Grade II Listed Building returned to former glory
The completion of a major external redecoration and stone façade repairs project has been successfully achieved Lansdowne House, a Grade II Listed building in Holland Park. With a complex engineered scaffolding installation over sailing a former Grand Designs project and housing some of the Capital’s most expensive and exclusive apartments this once former famous […]
10 Year Programme for converted Victorian School
Gradient were instructed to assist the management company in preparing a comprehensive 10 year planned programme of repairs and project works. Having surveyed the building we developed a bespoke programme of works and costings, which has allowed the residents of this former school building to flatten out their service charge costs, communicate milestones, identify permissions […]
