Schools face unique challenges in maintaining safe, compliant learning environments while managing complex facilities and tight budgets. From Victorian buildings requiring careful hazardous materials management to modern extensions demanding thorough environmental assessments, we provide the expertise needed to protect your pupils, staff and visitors while supporting your school’s development.
Managing a school estate requires balancing safety compliance with operational efficiency while working within budget constraints. We understand these challenges and provide tailored solutions that enable you to maintain compliance, manage risks effectively, and create safer learning spaces for your school community.
Protecting Your School Community
With recent HSE reports showing that over 75% of UK schools contain asbestos, and with the current RAAC concerns affecting many educational buildings, expert management of building risks is crucial. Our UKAS-accredited services provide:
- Comprehensive hazardous materials and asbestos surveys and management
- Real-time compliance tracking and auto generated asbestos registers through our NexGen software
- Clear, practical guidance for school management teams
- Emergency response capabilities when needed
Supporting School Development
Whether you’re planning a new classroom block, converting spaces for increased pupil numbers, or maintaining existing facilities, our surveying expertise helps inform your decisions. We provide:
- Measured building surveys for renovations
- Underground utility mapping for safe development
- CCTV drainage surveys for flood risk assessment
- Ground investigation services for new buildings
Working With Your School
We understand the unique sensitivities of working in school environments. Our approach includes:
- DBS-checked personnel for complete peace of mind
- Work scheduled during holidays and out-of-hours
- Unmarked vehicles and discrete uniforms
- Clear communication with school management teams
Practical Support for Schools
Drawing on our experience of supporting over 60 local authorities and numerous independent schools, we understand the unique pressures faced by school management teams. We help you navigate Department for Education compliance requirements while managing tight budgets through efficient service delivery. Our clear documentation supports your Ofsted inspections and provides the evidence needed for governor meetings and local authority reviews.
When you’re seeking funding for improvements or renovations, our professional assessments and reports strengthen your applications, helping you make a compelling case for investment in your school’s infrastructure.