Sharing Knowledge Through Educational Content
We regularly produce video content for our website and social media channel. These videos provide expert advice on all thing’s property and construction matters.
Alongside this, we deliver Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions to other professionals in the construction industry. For example, our Party Wall Surveyors may deliver CPD sessions to Architects on key issues within the Party Wall process. These sessions can be delivered in person or online.
Why Professional Advice is not Always Accessible
CPD sessions and online content are a great starting point. Unfortunately, a drawback is that they cannot replace professional advice tailored to an individual property.
Every building is different, and many issues will require a detailed inspection and professional analysis along with advice. However, we understand that using a professional building surveyor is not always in everyone’s budget. We acknowledge this reality and appreciate that not everyone has the funds to instruct a highly qualified surveyor when they need help.
Offering Pro Bono Surveying Support
To address this, Harrison Clarke created a system where our team members can offer a set amount of pro bono work each year, meaning that time spent on instructions is free of charge for some clients. In doing this, it allows us to better serve the community by offering property advice and information that is accessible to our community, regardless of means.
Typical clients this might include:
• Charity organisations occupying commercial premises.
• Social housing tenants struggling to resolve building disrepair issues with their landlord.
• Community groups managing local buildings or facilities.
While we cannot assist every request, we will always try and help where we can. In some cases, we may offer full pro bono work, while sometimes we may offer reduced fees rather than providing a 100% funded solution.
Supporting Clients Through a Professional Process
Don’t worry, even when providing pro bono work or reduced fee jobs, we will still operate in the same manner as we would with any other client.
If we determine we’re a good fit, we’ll support you just as we do our fee-paying clients. We will clear terms of business before work begins. Therefore, both parties will understand each other’s expectations.
Sometimes this might involve:
• An agreed number of hours, as we are a time-based service business.
• Setting out the remit of the instruction.
Please don’t be nervous by this formality, especially if this process is unfamiliar to you, our team is friendly and always keen to assist.
Supporting Charitable and Community Projects
In our commitment to creating positive social impact within our local communities, Harrison Clarke also gets involved with voluntary charitable projects.
We understand that our knowledge and expertise have come from many years of studying and support from others. Which is why we are all keen to give back. As a result, if you have any opportunities where our team could get involved in, whether it’s community initiatives or building related projects. We are always happy to hear about them.
Also, we love taking part in sponsored events. By not having a chosen charity, we have been able to support several amazing charities over the last few months.
How Harrison Clarke can Help
Whether you’re a social housing tenant struggling with long-standing building issues, or a charity involved with a dilapidations dispute, need some help refurbishing your local community hall, or are looking for fundraising ideas to help with crucial funds, we would love to hear from you!
If you have any ideas on how, as a business, we can help serve the community better. Please contact our team by filling out the contact form or calling us on 023 8155 0051
For more expert advice on surveying and property matters, check out our range of informative videos on our website or YouTube channel. Harrison Clarke Chartered Surveyors is here to guide you every step of the way!
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