Do I Really Need a Reinstatement Cost Assessment?
Tim Clarke
April 13, 2026
If you own a building, you will need to insure it. That’s just part and parcel of ownership unfortunately. And it means that your insurance
Tim’s surveying career began in 2006 and he became a Chartered Building Surveyor in 2014, founding Harrison Clarke Chartered Surveyors in July 2017, drawing on over a decade of experience across both public and private sectors. Having held numerous key roles at companies such as University of Cambridge, Rund Partnership, Goadsby, and CBRE. With degrees in building surveying, construction project management, and business administration, Tim is also recognised as a Chartered Manager. In his current role, he will be splitting his time between the Southampton and London offices, allowing him to better serve clients and foster collaboration across both locations. In his free time, Tim enjoys playing trombone with various wind bands and pit orchestras or taking long walks in the New Forest with his dog.
Credentials:
Chartered Building Surveyor / Chartered Manager / Degrees in Building Surveying, Construction Project Management, and Business Administration.
Learn more about Tim’s work at Harrison Clarke Chartered Surveyors or contact him today to discuss your surveying needs.
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