With over 40 years’ combined experience, Acute Services help clients to solve any problems big or small on projects ranging from works in one house to large multi million pound estates and offices.
At Acute, we tailor our services for every client as we know every client has unique needs and problems.
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2 customer reviews
Tim Savigar
Acute Services exceeded my expectations - They were always available on the phone, very reasonable and good to work with. I'd recommend their services.
Graham Smith
Fantastic survey noting items of concern and fully detailed Bill prepared for us to provide a comprehensive quotation.
Everything was issued within agreed timescales and we will use Acute Services again without hesitation.
What do you love most about your job?
There a many things I love about my job. I absolutely love the variety of different construction project I have the opportunity of being involved in. These Projects range from New-Build to Refurbishment. No two projects are the same and the variety of tasks vary from one project to another.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Having worked in the industry for almost twenty years and having progressed to becoming the Chief Surveyor of a main contractor the next career development was for me to open my own practice. This allowed me to divulge my years of experience on topics I enjoy most.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have twenty years of construction experience and am accredited by the construction industries most prestigious governing bodies [RICS and CIOB]. My practice has existed for the last five years and my clients retain me for my services over long periods. I provide honest and impartial advice to all my clients.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Depending upon the service required, my service can be provided on-line.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I adhere to latest government guidance to ensure my clients are kept safe from Covid-19.
Defects Surveys
Acute are regularly appointed by Solicitors as Single or Joint Expert Witness for Defect Claims / Litigation relating to breaches of Tenancy Agreement's (either express or implied) under:
~ Breaches of Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985,
~ Breaches of the s4 Defective Premises Act 1972,
~ Breaches of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018),
~ Breaches of s9A – 10 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985).
Our Reports our compliant with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules and we have completed the Legal Experience Training Advanced
Professional Award in Expert Witness
Evidence.
Dispute Resolution
Disputes are common within the Construction industry, we at Acute Services are skilled at reviewing and resolving disputes.
From our experience of over 300 successfully concluded disputes, we have learnt that disputes often occur out of miscommunication and confusion, therefore, from the outset, we clarify all parties’ positions and legal obligations. This often allows us to resolve a dispute amicably without third parties, preserving and strengthening the existing relationships of our clients.
If, however, a dispute cannot be solved amicably, we are fully trained and able to represent you in adjudication and help you to get what is rightfully yours.
Project Management
Acute Services recognises that the success of a project rests on excellent Project Management, therefore we deliver Project Management that helps keep projects on time, on budget and quick to adapt.
Acute Services delivers projects by reviewing all contract literature to identify key milestones and then create a programme to deliver them. In order to keep a project running smoothly, we regularly communicate with all parties involved about the status of the project, which means when a problem crops up, it is quickly and effectively resolved by all parties working together. In addition, we regularly review projects while they are ongoing to identify risks and opportunities for growth and improvement.
Quantity Surveying
Acute Services offer first class Quantity Surveying which delivers projects with accounts that are fair, accurate and good value for money; no matter the stage that we enter the project at. We are able to draw on a vast pool of experience of many years working in different fields, from social housing to commercial construction to deliver these qualities of our Quantity Surveying. This experience also allows us to draw on our links with reputable Sub-Contractors and to foresee future costs of the project, enabling us to help you deliver the best project that we, combined, can.
Our Quantity Surveyors are able to provide the following services:
Cost Estimation and Planning
Procurement,
Preparation of Bills of Quantities,
Preparation of Tenders,
Cost Engineering,
Management of Change and Variations,
Management of Sub-Contractors,
Rate Negotiations,
Financial Administrative Duties,
Preparation of Final Accounts,
Claim Consultancy,