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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

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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

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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 help identify defects or deficiencies that could hinder

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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 appeal of the

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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

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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 underfloor heating system. In the long term,

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Roof track inspection

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 defect photo shows

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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

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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

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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 of attention to detail and

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