Property Consultants

Architecture

Building Surveying

Project Management

Quantity Surveying

Conservation & Historic Buildings

Insurance Services

Barker Associates is a multi-disciplinary property consultancy with a reputation for excellence. We deliver effective building solutions within a wide range of market sectors. Established in 1987,

we are now one of the largest independent surveying practices within the South East.

We provide a comprehensive consultancy service for the provision of project solutions from architecture, project management, cost consultancy, conservation, through to surveying

and facilities management.

Our specialist knowledge within each of these disciplines provides us with a clear understanding of a variety of business sectors, including: Educational, Commercial,

Local Authority, Housing, Private, Leisure, Ecclesiastical and Insurance.

With over 25 years of experience, we have developed strong relationships with our clients based on a professional and dependable service. We are ideally

structured to deliver cost effective and sustainable projects. Our range of expertise allows us to manage all aspects of property consultancy and

create innovative solutions that inspire.

Architecture

Barker Associates work with a wide spectrum of clients developing a range of exciting projects. Our experience includes educational, commercial, community and private developments. Whether it is the way we learn, work, or relax at home, by understanding the function of the project, we can design ideas that enhance quality of life. We believe that innovation should derive from a practical need. Our aim is to present solutions that affect our environment in a positive and inspirational way.

Over the last fifteen years, we have established an architectural team of which we are proud. The acquisition of Vohmann Clark Architects has enabled us to offer a broader range of skills and enterprise. Our RIBA Chartered Architects have designed a diverse portfolio of projects and applied ideas and concepts within varying architectural styles and disciplines. Additionally, our links with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and our Conservation Accreditation ensure we have the skills to sympathetically restore historic buildings and redevelop existing architecture.

Commercial

Conservation

Education

Healthcare

Leisure

Private Sector Housing

Social Housing

Feasibility Studies

Planning Consultancy

3D Modeling

Technical Detailing

Statutory Applications

Sustainable Design

Interior Design

Space Planning

Landscape Design

Urban Design

From Left then Clockwise: St Augustine RC School, extensive remodelling and new build extension for classes and administration facilities. Hylands School, 2500m² building for school entrance, administration, classrooms, hall and kitchen facilities. Saffron Walden Library, sympathetic remodelling and refurbishment of Grade II Listed former Corn Exchange for improved library facilities. Windhill Church, 680m² community centre for use by Roman Catholic and Church of England faiths. Bury Farm, conversion of 550m² commercial barns into 5 bedroom residential property. Inset: Loreto College, 650m² building on sloping site for new classrooms and drama hall.

As a multi-disciplinary practice, our team of professionals work closely together throughout each stage of a project to ensure that delivery is of the highest quality and architectural standing. We can advise from initial consultation and feasibility, through to project implementation. It is important to us that we provide a service that plans for the long-term benefit of our clients. By considering the environmental consequences of the construction process, we are able to provide sustainable, cost effective designs that guarantee a project’s success.

Building Surveying

Barker Associates is adept at working in all sectors of the Building Surveying profession. From Domestic Homebuyer Reports and Commercial Property Surveying to arranging and managing specialist consultancy surveys such as Structural, Mechanical and Electrical, we are able to offer our clients a full range of Building Surveying services.

For clients acquiring a single residential property or a portfolio of properties our Building Surveying team has a breadth of knowledge and technical expertise. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and due diligence advice for our clients including Mortgage and Market valuations,

Homebuyer Reports and Full Building Surveys. Whether it concerns initial pathology and defect analysis or regulation compliance and health & safety, we provide a complete and detailed assessment.

For commercial clients letting a property or acquiring a lease or freehold, commercial premises require careful assessment taking into consideration the implications of lease covenants. Without considering the limitations and liabilities imposed by statute and case law, acquiring a lease can become confusing, time-consuming and risky. Barker Associates offer pre-acquisition

consultancy for landlords and tenants in order to protect them against unforeseen liabilities. Our Commercial Surveying team can provide condition schedules, lease review and dilapidation schedules and advice. We aim to provide a reliable and comprehensive range of services to support the individual requirements of our clients.

Our experience covers a full range of business sectors including Residential, Commercial, Education and Local Authority. We are ideally placed to ensure that our services incorporate the specialist understanding required for any project.

Commercial Surveys

Dilapidations Advice

Residential Surveys; Valuations, Homebuyer Reports

Full Building Surveys

Building Pathology

Party Wall Awards

Neighbourly Matters

Schedules of Condition

Stock Condition Surveys

Measured Surveys

Planned Maintenance Programmes

Expert Witness

Various Photographs: Illustrating a myriad of residential, commercial and industrial units where Barker Associates have been commissioned to provide certain aspects of Building Surveying from residential Homebuyer reporting to Dilapidations Schedules, Party Wall matters, Condition Scheduling and Pre-Acquisition Surveys.

Clockwise from bottom left: Windhill Church, photos illustrating construction and completion of new 680m² community centre. Highams Park, 3500m² building for new teaching block and sports facility plus sports pitches. Plume School, internal and external refurbishment of teaching block including sustainable cladding for improved thermal efficiency.

Project Management

We believe that effective Project Management requires the building of strong relationships with our clients. By fully understanding the expectations and requirements for a project, we can successfully plan, organise and manage the construction from conception to completion. Our aim is to deliver our clients’ vision whilst honouring project constraints, such as scope, time and budget.

Through effective management, we are able to optimise the allocation and integration of the design team in order to secure the integrity of the build. We have an established and successful reputation for managing projects across a variety

Contract Administration

Employers Agent

Construction Monitoring

Risk Management

CDM Co-coordinator

BREEAM Advice

of sectors, including educational institutions, office developments and industrial complexes. Barker Associates employ a range of strategies and services to ensure the project fulfils the brief, saving both time and resources.

Clockwise from top left: Tendring Technology College, 1200m² building for Sixth Form, Media and Performance Art. Diocese of Westminster, new build school administration facility. Pinnacles Industrial Estate Harlow, industrial unit extension, new build and refurbishment works. St Josephs Church, new build community centre.

Quantity Surveying

Barker Associates understands the need for effective cost management whilst recognising best value. Through collaborative working our aim is to provide a full and comprehensive cost consultancy service for our clients that is fully integrated with the design and construction process from inception to completion.

We offer independent and impartial cost consultancy advice across a variety of construction sectors. We work closely with clients to understand their core objectives and constraints whilst proactively managing construction costs from the outset in order to safeguard and deliver maximum return on our clients’ investments.

Feasibility Studies & Development Appraisals

Construction Contract & Procurement Advice

Cost Planning & Financial Modelling

Construction Cost Management Control

Employer’s Agent & Contract Administration

Tender & Contract Document Preparation

Bills of Quantities Production

Valuations & Final Account Preparation

Risk Management & Value Engineering

Cost in Use & Whole Life Costing

Bank Monitoring

Clockwise from bottom left: St Mary’s Church, Baldock, external repairs to the tower spire. Works included specialist masonry, stone and lead repairs. Professional duties included funding application to Lottery and liaison with Parochial Church Council. Bottom Right: Dragons, private dwelling, before and after photos showing external repairs and redecoration to Grade II listed Arts & Crafts property.

Conservation &Historic Buildings

Barker Associates have a dedicated conservation team who specialise in the conservation, restoration and development of historic buildings.

Our Senior Partner, Chris Barker, is accredited in Building Conservation by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. With over 20 years of knowledge and experience he can advise on all matters relating to historic and listed building projects.

We offer a bespoke approach according to the requirement of each buildings need, from careful repair and maintenance of listed buildings to disaster recovery after fire, flood or impact.

Alteration & Extension of Listed Buildings

Insurance Advice

Conservation Area Consent

Listed Building Consent Applications

Disaster Recovery/Insurance Backed Reinstatement

Project Management/Contract Administration

Ecclesiastical Consultancy/Quinquennial Surveys

Repair & Maintenance Advice

Building Surveys

Preliminary VAT Advice

Insurance Services

Dealing with insurance claims and recovering loss incurred can be time consuming and add additional pressure to completing a building project within budget and on time. Barker Associates work closely with clients, loss adjusters and loss assessors to ensure that any claim is dealt with expediently causing minimal disruption to the client and the project.

As property consultants we are able to use our wide range of resources to assist with the initial disaster recovery and emergency works, through to final reinstatement. Our experience includes a variety of specialist and private concerns, from historical sites to modern commercial properties.

Building Defect Reports

Insurance Advice

Defect Monitoring

Insurance Claim Assessment & Negotiations

Disaster Recovery Advice

Insurance Reinstatement Cost Assessment/Valuations

Historic Buildings Advice

Project Management/Contract Administration

We ensure that every stage of the process is managed professionally and sympathetically.

Inset then clockwise from top left: Brookside, Reinstatement of 18th Century property fol-lowing extensive fire and smoke damage. Eaden Cottage, Grade II listed building, reinstatement of traditional oak frame joinery and thatched roof following extensive fire. Worship Street EC2, demolition and reinstate-ment of fire damaged mixed use office and public house, due for completion in 2012.

Property Consultants

Barker Associates LLP | Partnership No. OC378090Waggoners Court, The Street, Manuden, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1DWTel: 01279 647111 | Fax: 01279 647027Email: mail@barker-associates.co.uk | Website: www.barker-associates.co.uk

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