12th October 2010 - New Surveying Firm Aims To Be Top Class

A new building surveying consultancy is aiming to take the North East’s property sector by storm with a design-led focus that will differentiate its services from established industry players.

Harrow Consulting LLP has been formed by Graeme Harker and Nick Rowling, who were both looking for new challenges after several years with a well-known building surveying consultancy in Newcastle. With 20 years’ experience between them, the pair decided that it time to branch out on their own and Harrow is already going from strength to strength.

“Right from the beginning, we set out to build a unique niche for Harrow, with a focus on high quality design and client-led working,” said Graeme, whose CV includes development projects worth up to £150 million. “We aim to offer tailored services that will suit all potential clients from small building projects to major infrastructure programmes.”

Harrow – an acronym of Harker and Rowling – has moved into new offices at Hoults Yard, Newcastle, and the duo already have plans to make additions to the team as their client portfolio continues to expand.

“We want to offer a service that combines mainstream building surveying with architectural elements and 3D imagery, ensuring that the design and construction processes run together like clockwork,” said Nick. “We’re very focused on value and delivery, with all clients receiving the same levels of service regardless of their budget and requirements.”

One of the first projects Harrow has taken on is very close to home as the company has been appointed to work on a £1m development of part of the Hoults Yard site, which is being transformed into a new European corporate headquarters for a creative firm. This brief includes helping to plan and oversee all aspects of the work from re-roofing to internal fit-out.

“We decided to approach the Harrow team soon after they moved in as we like to work with our clients and support them wherever possible,” said Charlie Hoult, Managing Director of Hoults Yard. “I’ve been very impressed by their professional approach and the support they have given in helping us to deliver this major project on time and within budget.

“Harrow’s vision chimes with our ambitions for Hoults Yard. They are already working collaboratively with a number of our other clients – further reinforcing the creative and commercial hub. It’s great to see that a ‘village vibe’ can generate more business for all concerned!”

More information on Harrow LLP can be found at www.harrowllp.com or by calling the team on (0191) 265 5583.