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Hockley & Dawson Consulting Engineers Ltd

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5 Birtley Courtyard,
Birtley Road,
Bramley,
Guildford,
Surrey,
GU5 0LA,
United Kingdom

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Conservation Projects

Conservation Projects

Founded in 1962 Hockley & Dawson has over fifty years’ experience specialising in the sensitive repair and conservation of historic buildings, prestigious houses and important structures and is able to combine an understanding of the methods of construction and craftsmanship with traditional or modern techniques and materials, allowing a sympathetic approach to detailing and repair, with the emphasis on minimum intervention. Current and recently complete projects include multi-million-pound redevelopment and refurbishment of historic commercial sites to minor structural alterations, restoration of important historic buildings to new domestic and residential buildings. Hockley and Dawson have always had a reputation for giving careful attention to the form, design and detail of the structural solutions presented to its clients. Over the years this has been officially recognised by the presentation of Awards and Commendations. The first was awarded in 1967.
Residential Projects

Residential Projects

Hockley & Dawson have designed and been involved with many residential properties over the years. We have worked on a number of large multi-million pound detached homes as well as smaller single storey extensions and offer professional Structural Engineering services for projects of all sizes. We pride ourselves on working with our clients and their designers to achieve the desired results and have designed in all the major materials including steel, timber, concrete, and masonry. Most of our commissions are received from long established clients and from recommendations. We regularly work with Architects, Surveyors, Developers, Contractors and individuals.
Commercial Projects

Commercial Projects

Hockley & Dawson have experience of working on a number of commercial projects, these include multi-storey apartments, office buildings, schools, care homes and retail. We are conscious of the tight timescales and requirements of modern commercial enterprises and work with the design team to ensure the project is brought in on time and within budget.
Historic Masonry

Historic Masonry

Hockley & Dawson have many years’ experience in the repair, conservation and construction of masonry structures, either new or historic. Recent and current projects include the Barrack Block and Apartment 39 at Hampton Court, Radburne Hall and Turners House in Twickenham. We have been assisting Falmouth Heritage Renewal in Jamaica in the repair of Georgian masonry and the repair of the service buildings at the Governors House in Antigua.
Timber Frame Conservation

Timber Frame Conservation

Hockley & Dawson have many years experiance in the assesment, stabilisation and conservation of historic timber frame and the desing of new timber structures.
Follies & Garden Structures

Follies & Garden Structures

Hockley & Dawson have worked on a significant number of Follies and Garden Structures including a number of buildings and bridges at Painshill Park, the Pagoda at Kew, repairs at West Horsley Place and historic railings and gates at Hampton Court.
Churches & Ecclesiastical Buildings

Churches & Ecclesiastical Buildings

Hockley & Dawson have worked on numerous Churches, Abbeys and Cathedrals for projects including repairs, conservation, reordering and additions. These works have included masonry repairs, complex timber repairs and works to bell frames and towers.
Steel Structures

Steel Structures

We are experianced in the repair of historic steel, cast and wrought iron structures, including the Tijou railings at Hampton Court.
Concrete Structures

Concrete Structures

Hockley & Dawson have been involved with a number of interesting concrete structures including the Wind Tunnels at Farnborough, German concrete defences on Jersey and currently the Battle of Britain Bunker at Hillingdon.
Unusual Structures

Unusual Structures

Hockley & Dawson were honoured to be able to assist, in a small way, Historic Royal Palaces commemoration of the sacrifice made on our behalf by the generation that fought in the First World War, the 880000 poppies forming the Blood Soaked Lands and Seas of Red. We also spent an afternoon helping to plant poppies in the moat of the Tower of London.
New Structure in a Historic Setting

New Structure in a Historic Setting

Hockley & Dawson have designed a number of new structures in historic settings including the Tower of London, Torre Abbey, Dover Castle and Carisbrooke Castle. Other significant interventions to historic fabric include the reordering of the Long Wards at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, the Royal Archive in the Round Tower at Windsor and the reroofing of the Reform Club to reinstate the Pantiles originally intended by Sir Charles Barry.

About us

Founded in 1962, Hockley & Dawson specialises in the repair and conservation of historic buildings, prestigious homes and important structures for over fifty years. By combining an understanding of methods of construction and craftsmanship with traditional or modern techniques and materials, this allows for a sympathetic repair and detailing approach that emphasizes minimum intervention.

From initial early advice to complete structural design and detailing, we provide a full range of Structural Engineering services. In accordance with the brief, we always strive to provide a considered approach to design.

Our Services Include:
  • Historic Masonry
  • Timber Frame
  • Follies & Garden Structures
  • Churches and Ecclesiastical Buildings
  • Steel Structures
  • Concrete Structures
  • Unusual Structures
  • New Structure in a Historic Setting
Recent projects include multi-million-pound redevelopments and refurbishments of historic commercial buildings, restoration of important historic buildings, and new domestic and residential structures.

Details of some current and recent projects are can be found in the Case Studies section of our website.

Hockley & Dawson Consulting Engineers Ltd Website

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