UNEK Building Consultants

RICS-regulated building consultancy in Barnet

UNEK Building Consultants is a boutique building consultancy established in Barnet, United Kingdom, and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The firm presents itself as a dynamic consultancy providing specialist services to a range of industries and sectors, with a team of degree-qualified and experienced building consultants and construction managers.

Accessibility: audits, appraisals and training

The Access Consultancy area brings together access consultants and auditors who offer access audits, access appraisals, access statements and access training. The team states that it understands current regulations and best practices, and also brings technical and practical experience applicable to different types of buildings.

Building surveying and neighbourly matters

The Building Surveying department covers services such as schedules of condition, snagging list surveys, planned preventative maintenance, defect analysis, statutory approvals and inclusive design guidance. Meanwhile, the neighbourly matters and party wall surveying team consists of qualified surveyors with accreditations from governing bodies in the construction and real estate industry. The firm emphasises that it listens to client requirements to provide the best possible service while maintaining its professional standards.

Specialist training and CPD

UNEK delivers specialist training courses and CPD in partnership with external experts from the sector, aimed at professionals in surveying and the wider built environment. The stated aim is for participants to gain up-to-date knowledge and skills in a constantly evolving industry.

Accreditations and professional memberships

The company is regulated by RICS, which according to its own presentation demonstrates compliance and commitment to the highest standards, as well as safe, ethical and sustainable practice. Its building consultants and construction managers include members of organisations such as The Chartered Institute of Building, The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, The Pyramus & Thisbe Society, The Access Association and The Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.

Sustainability, ethics and inclusion

The firm states that it has integrated sustainability and ethical practice principles into its operations and services through various initiatives aimed at contributing positively to society and the built environment. It also declares a commitment to diversity and inclusion, striving for its work to recognise and address inequality and create opportunities for everyone.

Clients and handling enquiries

The website includes a section with some of its clients and a quote request form where the required service can be indicated and floorplans or other documents of up to 15 MB attached. The firm states that it aims to respond to all enquiries within three hours.