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DAWES & COSurveyors
5.0· 9 Google reviews

Project Services · London & the South East

Contract Administration & Refurbishment Projects

Professional oversight of your refurbishment or building project from planning through to completion, delivered with confidence, control and clarity.

  • Your project managed properly from day one
  • Tighter control of cost, quality and timescale
  • Less risk and fewer surprises on site
I have worked with Dawes Building Services on a number of projects and have consistently found them to be competent, responsive and reliable. Their pricing is competitive and communication throughout the works has always been clear and professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Geoff · Google review
Free quote within 24 hoursReports in 5–7 days13 years on-site construction experience
Contract Administration by Dawes & Co — a commercial surveyor on site

Your project, managed properly from day one.

We act on behalf of building owners, landlords and occupiers to manage refurbishment and improvement projects.

Our role is to administer the building contract, coordinate consultants and contractors, monitor quality and help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Services include

  • Project planning and procurement
  • Specification preparation
  • Tender management
  • Contract administration
  • Site inspections
  • Progress monitoring
  • Cost control
  • Defect management
  • Practical completion administration

Types of project

  • Office refurbishments
  • Industrial upgrades
  • External repairs
  • Common area improvements
  • Dilapidation works
  • Roof replacement projects
  • Building modernisation

Why appoint a contract administrator

  • Reduce project risk
  • Improve contractor accountability
  • Maintain quality standards
  • Control budgets and timelines
  • Ensure proper documentation and compliance

Reviews

What clients say about working with us

5.0from 9 Google reviews ↗
I have worked with Dawes Building Services on a number of projects and have consistently found them to be competent, responsive and reliable. Their pricing is competitive and communication throughout the works has always been clear and professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
GeoffGoogle · 4 months ago
A dedicated and professional building company. Knowing and experiencing the trade, meeting a reliable and professional company is a blessing. Try them!
Martin ZabihiGoogle · 4 months ago
I have worked with Dawes Building Services on a couple of projects and cannot fault them. They are honest, reliable and deliver in a timely manner. Highly recommend them.
Zubear AliGoogle · 1 month ago
It was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Dawes Building Services. We are happy to recommend them for building services.
AGA AssociatesGoogle · 2 years ago
Great hospitality and amazing service, would highly recommend.
Mohammad Ali Qadir, Q Volt ElectricalGoogle · 4 months ago
Dawes was super professional and prompt with the survey and answered all my questions via phone. Really recommend, would use his services again.
Carla AlvesGoogle · 1 month ago

FAQ

Contract Administration: your questions

We administer the building contract on your behalf, managing procurement, tendering, quality, cost and completion so your project runs smoothly.

Our founder spent 13 years on the tools as a contractor before surveying, so we understand projects from the build side as well as the contract side.

Commercial refurbishments, fit-outs, external repairs and modernisation projects. Get in touch and we'll advise on the best approach for yours.

As much as the project needs, from periodic site inspections and progress monitoring through to practical completion and defects management.

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