Consultants

Air Testing

• Architectural Services
• Part L2A SBEM/DSM Calculations
• Part L1A / L1B SAP Calculations
• Part F Ventilation Testing
• Water Efficiency Calculations (Part G)
• EPC’s (energy performance certificates – New build domestic and commercial level 3, 4 & 5)
• Air Pressure Testing
• Thermal Modelling
• BREEAM Credit Assessments
• Thermographic Surveys
• Value Added Tendering
• SBEM/DSM assessments
• SAP’s
• Energy Strategy Reports for discharge of planning conditions
• Ventilation Testing (Part F)

CDM Services and Party Wall Services

• Assist Client in discharging duties as ‘Client’
• Assist Design teams wishing to define ‘Principle Designer’ role and duty holder
• Act as the H&S Adviser and collate the Clients Pre-Construction Information
• Submit the F10 if required
• Production of Designers Risk Assessments and Risk Control
• Review and approve ‘Principle Contractors’ Construction Phase Plan
• Undertake on-site H&S inspections
• Assist in collating and complying H&S information/file
• Produce and serve party wall notices
• Undertake schedules of condition prior to works
• Liaise with other professionals as required
• Production of Party Wall Awards
• Producing Access Agreements where not covered by Party Wall Act
• Inspection and sign off upon works completion

Architects - SAP / EPC / SBEM

Blackrock was established in 2005 and from the outset we have focused heavily on the residential sector of construction boasting as specialists in this field. Due to ongoing success and in order to offer more security to our client base the company was made limited in 2012. We believe in local knowledge and have therefore targeted working opportunities in Herne Bay, Whitstable, Canterbury and Thanet with the vast majority of our projects being in the south of Kent.

We take pride in the fact we run a small efficient company and are confident that your experience with Blackrock will result in an end product that meets all of your desires and aspirations. The principal of the company, John Payne, will be your direct point of contact from initial discussions, through the design process and through to completion. We understand the importance of achieving a design that works for you and will therefore offer our expert advice taking in to account local knowledge and incorporating your own ideas. We truly care about each and every project whether it be a porch extension or a large new build development and you will not become a number getting lost within a large company.

As well as providing quality designs we have a considerable amount of onsite practical knowledge along with an understanding of build costs and construction methods. We have an excellent professional and construction based team around us, on this basis your project can be achieved to the highest standard on time and on budget all with our assistance and support

Sound Insulation Testing

At Part-e-testing.co.uk, we carry out nationwide competent and compliant Sound Insulation Testing and provide reports for submission to your building control officer. Part E of the Building Regulations for England and Wales, requires sound testing to be carried out in all new-build dwellings and conversions that create two adjoining dwellings with either separating walls or floors. Our team are SITMA registered and all results registered and traceable.

• Sound Insulation Testing
• Environmental Noise Surveys
• Noise at work assessments
• Acoustic design & consultancy
• Design, Manufacture and install acoustic hardware

CDM Services

• Client Advisor/Compliance report
• Independent Assessor / Certifier on PFI & PPI Projects
• CDM Coordination and Design Risk Management

• Assessments under BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes
• Sustainability Statements
• Energy Statements
• Surface Water Run-off and Flood risk assessments
• Home User Guides
• Lifetime Homes appraisals and guidance
• Greywater and rainwater advice and calculations
• Water calculations for part G and for Code/BREEAM
• Certified Passive House consultant, so can provide Passive House calculations and consultancy

Surveillance and Access control systems

• Delivering a sharper vision
• CCTV Monitoring
• Solar IP CCTV Systems
• IP Intruder Alarms