For general enquiries, you can reach us at: 📞 Phone: 01206 768556 (Head Office) 📧 Email: admin@eapcc.co.uk 📍 Office Address: 79 Gosbecks Rd, Colchester CO2 9JS 🌍 Website: https://www.eapcc.co.uk/

We operate across [Insert Regions/Counties/Cities], covering both urban and rural areas. If you are unsure whether we service your location, feel free to contact us.

You can request a service by contacting us through our website, phone, or email. Our team will guide you through the process and provide the necessary assistance.

To get a quote, you can fill out the request form on our website or contact us directly. We will review your requirements and provide a detailed quote based on the scope of work.

Yes, we offer customised solutions tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of our clients. Our team works closely with you to ensure the best possible outcome.

The turnaround time for our services varies depending on the complexity and scope of the project. Typically, we provide an estimated timeline during the initial consultation.

Our operating hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. For emergency services, we are available 24/7.

Yes, we offer initial consultations to discuss your needs and provide you with a better understanding of our services. This helps you make an informed decision before committing.

When you first instruct us with your design brief and budget, our responsibility is to translate this information into shapes and sizes. The first key milestone in our design process is obtaining your approval of a sketch scheme.

As your drawings are developed and decisions are made, we keep you updated on any amendments and their implications. The order in which drawings are prepared, as well as their accuracy, is crucial to the success of your project.

Good drawings convey most of the crucial information about a proposed building to the builder. However, some details cannot be shown graphically and must be described in writing. Traditionally, this information is documented in the Specification.

A tender is a document inviting contactors to bid for your project. The number of firms invited depends on the size of the project and type of contract. Once tenders are received and drawn up a contractor is selected, the contract is drawn up and signed.

Geotechnical engineering helps you gain an understanding of the soil in a specific location and how it affects buildings. A site investigation determines the physical properties of the soil, earthworks, and foundations for proposed structures. The purpose is to be able to recommend earthwork repairs after the subsurface of the ground has changed. A geotechnical report provides an assessment of the site, focusing on the properties of the ground and the implications it has on the proposed project or existing building.

A small investment in ground investigation can provide substantial cost savings in the design and construction of a building. Our experienced specialist engineers undertake the appropriate investigations, provide a concise report, and make recommendations for practical, cost-effective solutions for your project, design, or remedial scheme.

Trial Pit Investigation Boreholes, U100 Sampling Contaminated Land Testing Datum Installation Slope Stability Monitoring Piling Design Retaining Structure Design Root Analysis Foundation Design Soil Property Testing Building Failure Investigation Structure Forensic Examination Crack Width and Level Monitoring Desk Top Study Initial Investment Survey Remedial Scheme Design Insurance Claim Negotiation CCTV Drain Inspections Soil Testing (UKAS Accredited Laboratory) Soil Retention and Stabilisation Schemes

Civil Engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways.

EAP Property Services provides a broad range of engineering services. Whether it’s the design of a simple beam or a multi-storey high-value contract for industrial or commercial development, the project receives the same level of service from our team. Our structural engineers are experienced in the public health, commercial, residential, private, and educational sectors, as well as working on historic buildings and churches.

Highway & Road Design Drainage & Sewer Systems Retaining Wall Design Wall Removal Beam Designs Bridge & Infrastructure Projects Structural Inspections & Assessments Flood Risk Assessment Site Development Planning Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

Property Purchase Surveys and valuations go one step further than a standard condition report, advising on the value and assessing the condition of a property internally and externally on behalf of the prospective purchaser. Areas inspected include external structural elements, internal structural elements, general observations of electricity, gas and water, garage, and outbuildings.

A topographical survey is a detailed survey essential when designing projects to outline property boundaries. Our experienced team of surveyors is often instructed to undertake boundary determination, level surveys, topographical surveys, coastal and river surveys, road surveys, and measured surveys of buildings. We cater to projects of all sizes, from small residential surveys to large-scale commercial developments.

We offer: Property Purchase Surveys Building Surveys Structural Surveys Condition Surveys Land Surveys Topographical Surveys Measured Surveys Party Wall Surveys Subsidence Monitoring

You will need either: Specific Defect Report: The engineer looks at a specific problem that first causes concern to the surveyor, or homeowner. The report focuses on getting an answer to a specific problem. Whole Building Report: For when there is concern as to whether the building is actually structurally sound. The engineer will look at all visible elements of the structure to assess whether it is structurally sound and fit for purpose.

We inspect all relevant visible structural elements of the building. These typically include internal and external load-bearing walls, roof structure, floors, beams, and columns. Foundations are usually concealed; therefore, if problems are suspected, recommendations will be made for intrusive investigations.

Gaining planning permission for a new build home, residential development, or extending an existing property, EAP can help to ensure that the job is done effectively, quickly, and within budget and legal constraints. We provide expert advice through an Outline Application, which ascertains whether planning permission will be given for the erection of a building on a site before having detailed drawings prepared.

A planning Application Required for change of use or to carry out works, including the erection of a building with drawings indicating the comprehensive proposal. The type of application required will vary depending on the requirements of the build. EAP can offer advice to clients and guide them in the right direction.

In most cases, yes. To determine if permission will be granted for erecting a building on your proposed site, a planning application must be submitted to the Local Authority. The type of application required is dependant on your project and personal requirements.

To obtain Building Regulation Approval, you need to submit an application to your local authority or an approved inspector. There are two types of applications: Full Plans Application – You provide detailed drawings, structural calculations, and specifications for approval before work begins. This method ensures compliance in advance and avoids issues during construction. Building Notice Application – Suitable for smaller, straightforward projects, this allows work to commence without prior approval of plans. However, inspections are required at key stages. Once your application is submitted, inspections will be carried out throughout the project to ensure compliance. A final certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

A Building Notice Application cannot be used for: Commercial buildings or premises where the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order applies. Work involving new buildings or extensions within 3 meters of a public sewer. Buildings with a complex design requiring structural calculations and detailed plans. Projects that significantly alter a building’s structure, fire safety measures, or drainage systems. In these cases, a Full Plans Application is required to ensure compliance with Building Regulations before work starts.

EAP Property Services provides comprehensive flood, impact, and fire damage repair services, with a 24-hour Emergency Response Service to any incident. We have a dedicated team of professionals on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, giving our customers peace of mind should an emergency incident occur.

Emergency Contact Number: 07960 898702

Subsidence and heave perils are generally covered by domestic building insurance policies. It is not uncommon for a policy excess to apply for a claim for these perils. EAP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the negotiation of insurance claims. For many years, we have resolutely negotiated with insurers and their agents in claims for subsidence, heave, and landslip.

Yes. We are regularly instructed to determine or confirm the position of boundary locations. By comparing boundary positions indicated on the title deeds with on-the-ground features, we assist with the dispute resolution process. Our team ensures we provide a service of accuracy, efficiency, and precision.

Yes. For over 35 years, EAP has been providing an Expert Witness service representing both Defendants and Claimants in the County Court and the Court of Technology and Construction. For further enquiries, contact us at 01206 768556 (Colchester Head Office) 01223 653065 (Cambridge)