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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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,
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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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