Residential Clients

Expert construction knowledge focused for the residential client and property owner

Our extensive knowledge and many years’ experience in the construction industry provides substantial benefits to the residential client and property owner.

Our priority, at all times, is the protection of our clients interests, budget and the property asset.

We will always provide practical and economic solutions for all construction and project related matters, for both traditional and modern construction practices and design techniques.

We expertly and confidently manage any conflicting interests and tensions in the client and contractor relationship, which can often occur during any refurbishment, renovation or new build project, of all sizes and complexities.

Testimonials

Cambridge University Library

“It was great to have you on board Carl. A godsend at a critical moment. I hope our paths cross again. I’ll certainly bear you in mind when I’m in charge of similar projects in future. All best wishes, Chris.”

CJ Young - Librarian

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7 Market Place, Hingham

“Carl Fox of Fox Associates, was our project manager for the external renovation, including re-roofing, of our challenging old house over a period of 3 - 4 months. He managed the selection of the main contractors and throughout supervised the complicated work with scrupulous attention to detail and watchfulness. A good working relationship with contractors and clients was maintained with tact and humour. We were constantly thankful to be under his calm and considerate stewardship.”

Dr & Mrs A.R.F. Norman - Property Owners

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Norwich City Council

“I have found the service offered by Fox Associates to be exemplary in all respects. Knowledge and application of legislative requirements is impressive, negotiating skills are well developed and ability to work to a programme or deadline is second nature.”

D Bishop - Programme Leader

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University of Cambridge

“The service supplied by Fox Associates was exemplary in all areas of the project work. The professionalism shown throughout guaranteed a fully delivered project.”

M Badcock - Mechanical Engineer, Estate Management

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Nuvia Ltd

“At the end of this project I would express my appreciation of the professional way that Carl Fox managed the project in often difficult circumstances. It is a credit to him and the team that this radiological liability has been successfully removed without significant safety concerns.”

K Stevens - Principal Radiological Decommissioning Consultant

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University of Cambridge

“Carl’s strength was his ability to manage a complex team of specialist contractors in order to bring the project in on time and to budget without compromising the client’s exacting brief. His dedication and commitment to achieving a successful project outcome was impressive. His ability to communicate at all levels and ensure a thorough understanding of the complex issues was equally impressive as was his professionalism.”

Dr M Glendenning - Department of Chemistry, Chemical Laboratory Safety Officer

Managing the client and contractor relationship

We provide contractual expertise and detailed construction knowledge. We will protect the client against additional expenditure and sub-standard works, detrimental to the property and project.

Professional and effectively run projects

We bring substantial experience from many years of managing complex projects in difficult and challenging contractual environments, to ensure works are run professionally and effectively.

Client confidence

Our clients, whether a large corporation or an individual property owner, can have complete confidence that we provide expert, impartial advice at every stage of the appointment.

Safeguarding the budget & maintaining the highest quality construction standards

We can save our clients many tens of thousands of pounds, when appointed at the earliest phase of a construction project, by eliminating unnecessary or over-priced works, specifying the use of the correct materials and building techniques and crucially, by adopting and applying robust contractual practices.

Our expert construction knowledge and long standing experience ensures best practice is always followed and that works are carried out as specified, to the highest standards.

How we differ from our competitors

As a chartered building surveying and project management practice, we are clearly differentiated from the rest of the market by our enhanced technical knowledge and professional standards.

We are regulated by the RICS, the world’s leading professional body for qualifications and professional standards in construction, property, land and infrastructure.