Gradient Consultants

read moreWith clients from across Sussex and London our expert advice and personal approach means we help you make the best choices for your project at every step.> We are award-winning, fresh-thinking Chartered Building Surveyors and Property Consultants. We've gained our expertise and specialisms from working in the big name practices, but the Gradient approach means you'll benefit from the personal service of a small, friendly and flexible company. We work with clients of all sizes, providing a wide and specialised range of services that help them understand, manage and improve their property.

read moreGradient was born in 2003 out of the shared vision of directors Clare Armstrong and Richard Garland who believed (and still do) that a firm could give clients the expertise of a larger London practice, but with a commitment to delivering a personal service and developing strong client relationships. From the coffee tables of the original Bills in Lewes, the Gradient ethos was developed and the firm was founded on the belief that there was a better, friendlier way of doing business in our sector.

read moreBuilding surveys of residential and commercial buildings are one of our key areas of expertise, and we can assist with surveys at each stage of your involvement with a property, from advice prior to purchase or the taking on of a lease through to helping you plan for changes and ongoing maintenance. A good survey can flag up potential issues, show you the potential for adapting a property and save you money in the long run. We also assist with the analysis of building defects, from troublesome damp and water ingress through to cracking and movement.

read moreArea of expertise - I am an industry specialist in asbestos consultancy particularly in the housing sector. I work with clients to review their existing service, policies and procedures and develop and implement action plans to achieve compliance. I provide expert advice on legislation and Health and Safety in construction and as well as specialising in programme management for portfolios of property. About me - With a background in social sciences and facility management, I have over 18 years' experience in the industry.

read moreWe are proud to announce Gradient have been awarded Constructionline Gold Member status. Constructionline is the largest pre-qualification database in the UK and the leading provider of procurement and supply chain management services. Gold membership rigorously assesses areas such as environmental management, equality and diversity, quality and risk management. Our Gold status not only demonstrates. After going through a recruitment campaign this summer, RICS have named Gradient Director, Richard Garland, as their new Regional Board Chair.

read moreLocaility were introduced to Gradient Consultants by the Ethical Property Foundation to help with a specific project - a Feasibility Study for extending into the roof space. We found Gradient to be so helpful and knowlegeable about building issues that we have continued to use them to good effect for both project planning work and to help plan and manage large scale repair works and help in sourcing contractors for smaller works. They are always prompt to respond and give really useful advice. I engaged Clare to provide an Asbestos management plan and policy for Alexandra Palace, and a management survey which was commissioned via her supply chain.