Proud sponsors of an Elephant Pump in Africa
Proud sponsors of an Elephant Pump in Africa Here, at Hickton Quality Control, we are aware that keeping our team hydrated will aid them to perform at their very best throughout the work da ...
Women in Construction: Clerk of Works
To celebrate Women in Construction week, we have caught up with one of our Clerk of Works who answered a few questions about her role in the industry. What is your role at Hickton Quality Control? ...
Detecting and Rectifying Construction Defects
Detecting and Rectifying Construction Defects Adopt a balanced approach to independent quality inspections for your construction projects by utilising our Clerk of Works services. Our experts can hel ...
Defect identified by Clerk of Works
Defect identified by Clerk of Works Our Clerk of Works has identified a defect concerning the poor finish of the concrete soffit on the mezzanine floor. This issue not only affects the aesthetic appe ...
Structural Stability Compromised
Structural Stability Compromised This is a defect spotted by our Quality Site Inspector in the shaft wall partition system to riser UPG where a vertical leg has been chopped out, which is ultimately ...
Underfloor Heating Pipe Hazard Uncovered
Underfloor Heating Pipe Hazard Uncovered Our M&E Clerk of Works identified this crushed underfloor heating pipe, which poses a significant threat to the efficiency and reliability of the underflo ...
Roof track inspection
We were brought in retrospectively after the project had completed. The entire roof had been condemned basically due to health and safety issues following our investigations/recommendations. The defec ...
Lime staining brickwork
Lime Staining Brickwork Lime staining is free lime, generally from mortar, which has been washed from the mortar joints on to the face of the brick. Lime staining can occur with any brick as it gene ...
Common efflorescence
Common efflorescence Common efflorescence is the visible occurrence of salts on the face of the brickwork. Soluble salts are left on the surface of the brickwork by water which has passed through the ...
Poor Quality Brickwork
Poor Quality Brickwork This defect highlights the poor quality of brickwork installation on the project. The visible inconsistencies in the alignment, spacing, and mortar application suggest a lack o ...