Defects

Detecting and Rectifying Construction Defects Adopt a balanced approach to independent quality inspections for your construction projects by utilising our...

Defect identified by Clerk of Works Our Clerk of Works has identified a defect concerning the poor finish of the...

Structural Stability Compromised This is a defect spotted by our Quality Site Inspector in the shaft wall partition system to...

Underfloor Heating Pipe Hazard Uncovered Our M&E Clerk of Works identified this crushed underfloor heating pipe, which poses a significant...

Lime Staining Brickwork Lime staining is free lime, generally from mortar, which has been washed from the mortar joints on...

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

Poor Quality Brickwork This defect highlights the poor quality of brickwork installation on the project. The visible inconsistencies in the...

Perpend Joints Outside of Tolerances Classic build defect showing the perpend joints outside of tolerances, which is neither aesthetically pleasing...

Missing Fire Stopping A classic defect picture taken on-site where the fire stopping detail was missing. This is dangerous if...

Boiler Repair Needed for Pressure and Installation Quality This leaking boiler needs to be repaired promptly to prevent a drop...

Backbox and boarding issue Here is a classic backbox and boarding issue. Any repair attempts are unlikely to be seamless...

Imperfections that could impact finish and fire resistance This is an example of poor workmanship. Inadequate plasterboard joints and fixings...

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

Poorly Fitted Brick Ties It would be great if the brick ties actually did tie the bricks. These incorrectly fitted...

Masonry Pier Built Over a Movement Joint Building a masonry pier across the movement joint defeats the object, as the...

Door damage defect A Quality Site Inspector carefully documenting site conditions, capturing a photograph of a door that has been...

Managing Water Ingress During Multi-Storey Fit-Out Water ingress was observed on the ground floor of a six-storey building. Due to...

Missing Gyproc Resilient Bars Defects like this can easily be overlooked, which is why having Quality Site Inspectors on site...

An Electrical Fire Hazard One of our M&E Clerk of Works identified this electrical hazard on a recent project. Spades...

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

Cavity Ties Defect Missing cavity ties pose serious safety risks, including potential wall collapse. Our Site Inspectors identify and address...

Plug Socket Defect This defect, indicative of poor coordination, is one we frequently encounter. Our Site Inspectors are on site...

Inspection chamber fault Inspection chambers are designed to provide access to the drainage system, but in this case it is...

Inaccessible inspection chamber A fence has been positioned across this inspection chamber, rendering it entirely inaccessible; however, it is clear...

Bad joints in stone work This wall does not exhibit an acceptable standard of appearance. Inadequate joints in the stonework...