Defects

Adopt a balanced approach to independent quality inspections for your construction projects by utilising our Clerk of Works services. Our…

Our Clerk of Works has identified a defect concerning the poor finish of the concrete soffit on the mezzanine floor.…

This is a defect spotted by our Quality Site Inspector in the shaft wall partition system to riser UPG where…

Our M&E Clerk of Works identified this crushed underfloor heating pipe, which poses a significant threat to the efficiency and…

Lime staining is free lime, generally from mortar, which has been washed from the mortar joints on to the face…

Common efflorescence is the visible occurrence of salts on the face of the brickwork. Soluble salts are left on the…

This defect highlights the poor quality of brickwork installation on the project. The visible inconsistencies in the alignment, spacing, and…

Classic build defect showing the perpend joints outside of tolerances, which is neither aesthetically pleasing nor will it ensure structural…

A classic defect picture taken on-site where the fire stopping detail was missing. This is dangerous if left as it…

This leaking boiler needs to be repaired promptly to prevent a drop in pressure. If left unaddressed, the leak could…

Here is a classic backbox and boarding issue. Any repair attempts are unlikely to be seamless and will negatively impact…

This is an example of poor workmanship. Inadequate plasterboard joints and fixings can significantly compromise fire resistance, especially where this…

The British standard for a concrete test cube is 150mm. By using a too small concrete test cube means that…

It would be great if the brick ties actually did tie the bricks. These incorrectly fitted brick ties compromise the…

Building a masonry pier across the movement joint defeats the object, as the wall will be unable to expand with…

A Quality Site Inspector who has taken a picture of a door which has clearly been damaged whilst the lock…

Water ingress on the ground floor of a 6 storey building. Programme constraints meant that the contractor had to start…

It’s defects like this that might get missed by the ‘normal eye’ which is why Quality Site Inspectors are vital…

One of our M&E Clerk of Works identified this electrical hazard on a recent project. Spades should be in contact…

One of our Site Inspectors noticed that the fire damper was not supported or fire sealed. This means that the…

It is never acceptable to have missing cavity ties on any construction project, as this can result in wall collapse,…

This defect, which shows poor co-ordination, is a common issue that our Clerks identify on a regular basis. Our Site…

Inspection chambers are to allow access to the drains, but looking at this one we aren’t sure how we would…

A fence has been positioned across this inspection chamber, rendering it entirely inaccessible; however, it is clear that this issue…

This wall does not exhibit an acceptable standard of appearance. Inadequate joints in the stonework may result in future complications…