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Historic Building Conservation Northampton, Kettering, Cambridge, Bedford And Milton Keynes

Hawkins Historic was established in 2002 and focuses on all aspects of historic building conservation, from the renovation, alteration and extension of Historic and Listed Buildings, to the investigation and research into a building's archaeology and its historic development.

 

Who Uses Hawkins Historic?

Hawkins Historic works for private individuals acting as their agent on planning and Listed Building matters.

Hawkins Historic works for Local Planning Authorities acting as Consultant Conservation Officer.

Hawkins Historic works for architects, property developers and building contractors as part of a project team.

 

Why use Hawkins Historic?

Because we offer a personal and professional service to all, focusing on your needs.

Our aim is to liaise closely between our clients and other professionals to ensure the smooth completion of your project.

Hawkins Historic is run by Brian Hawkins, Bsc (Building Surveying), MA (Architectural Conservation), IHBC.

Hawkins Historic works for both private and public clients this has enabled a clearer view of the acceptability of works to Listed Buildings.

Hawkins Historic strives for the successful outcome of any project, from start to completion.

Hawkins Historic works with people to achieve the desired result, through negotiation and compromise.

Hawkins Historic works with people and their buildings.

What Do Hawkins Historic Do?

Hawkins Historic: offers a full range of professional building surveying and building conservation services.

Building Conservation Services:
  • Conservation Officer Consultancy services for Local Authority clients;
  • Building Archaeology, historic building research and analysis;
  • Listed Building inspection reports, character, significance, impact and justification statements and general specialist advice;
  • Contract Administration, supervision and management of traditional and historic building projects;
  • Conversion, alteration, extension and maintenance projects;
  • Drawing and specification preparation, planning permission, listed building consent and building regulation submissions.
Building Surveying Services
  • Feasibility studies and general advice;
  • Party Wall etc Act Schemes and Condition Surveys;
  • Structural and defect inspection and analysis;
  • Contract Administration, supervision and management of traditional and historic building projects;
  • Conversion, alteration, extension and maintenance projects;
  • Drawing and specification preparation, planning permission, listed building consent and building regulation submissions;
  • Inspections, assessments, feasibility studies, reports and full scheme design for alterations and adaptations for clients with special needs, in accordance with the Disabled Discrimination Act and general designing with accessibility for all.
 

Company Philosophy

Hawkins Historic strives to clearly demonstrate the practical "conservation" view of any item or element of works to a Listed Building, which is primarily based on experience of working with Listed Building, their owners and Conservation Officers.

Working with existing buildings sensitively and sympathetically only to enhance their character and help to ensure the long term future of the building.

In order to achieve this aim we:-

  • Use traditional methods of construction;
  • Use traditional materials;
  • Use environmentally sustainable materials;
  • Maintain close liaison with Planning Officers and Conservation Officers;
  • Use known, tried and tested local suppliers and contractors.

Give careful consideration of needs of building, its owner, the local planning authority and discussions at an early stage to ensure successful project upon completion.