Independent, professional inspections — before you commit.

Independent construction consultancy serving homeowners, buyers and self-builders across Twyford, Reading, Wokingham, Maidenhead, Windsor, Bracknell, Henley-on-Thames and London. Not connected to your developer, builder, or vendor — genuinely independent, every time.


Services

Three independent inspection and review services, built around giving you clarity before you commit.

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New Build Snagging Inspection

A full visual, non-invasive inspection of your new build property, identifying defects and non-compliant workmanship — carried out independently of your developer or builder.

  • Full visual inspection, internal and external
  • Photographic evidence of all identified defects
  • Written report within 48 hours, ready to send to your developer or builder
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Residential Property Inspection

A visual, non-invasive pre-purchase inspection of an existing or resale home of any age, highlighting visible defects, maintenance issues, and anything that warrants a specialist's further assessment.

  • Full visual inspection, internal and external
  • Photographic evidence of all identified defects
  • Written report within 48 hours, ready to share with your solicitor
  • Clear flagging of items recommended for specialist assessment (e.g. damp, structural, electrical)
Add-on

Builder Quote Review

An independent, professional review of a builder or contractor's quotation before you commit — scope gaps, pricing sense-check, red flags, and questions to ask.

  • Single quote review, or side-by-side comparison of 2–3 quotes
  • Clear, plain-English findings
  • Optional 30-minute call to talk through the findings

Full scope and pricing are available on request — get in touch for a quote based on your property and location.


Why Independent Matters

Every inspection and review is carried out with no connection to your developer, builder, vendor, or estate agent. That means the findings you receive are shaped by what's actually on site — not by who's paying whom.

No conflict of interest

We work for you, not the developer or builder — so there's no incentive to soften what we find.

Straight, written reports

A full written report with photographic evidence, delivered within 48 hours — clear enough to hand straight to your builder or solicitor.


About

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Michael Persen

I run Hendrik Michael Ltd, an independent construction consultancy for homeowners, buyers and self-builders — alongside my day-to-day work as a Senior Construction Manager. Whether you're buying a new build or an existing property, I carry out the same independent, visual inspection: no connection to your developer, builder, or vendor, so you get a genuinely independent opinion, not a sales pitch.


Coming Soon

In development and not yet available — get in touch to be kept informed as these launch.

Get In Touch

Enquiries answered daily, with inspection times arranged flexibly around you.

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