Whether you need a Structural Engineer’s Report near you for a home purchase, or a specialist inspection for wall tie failure or lintel failure, I provide the independent, one-to-one expert advice you need to proceed with confidence. This policy outlines how I collect, use, and safeguard your data in line with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
1. Information I Collect
I collect the m
inimum information necessary to provide expert structural engineering services:
Client Details: Name, email address, and phone number provided via my contact form or direct email. Property Data: Property addresses, site photos, and existing surveyor reports shared for the purpose of structural assessment. Analytical Data: Basic website usage statistics (IP address, pages visited) to improve site performance.
2. How I Use Your Information
Your data is used strictly for:
Producing structural engineering reports and fee quotes. Communicating regarding site appointments and technical advice. Retention: I retain project data and final reports for 6 years. This is a requirement for professional indemnity insurance and to comply with UK tax regulations.
3. Data Security & Third Parties
I do not sell your data or use it for automated marketing. Client reports are confidential and stored on secure, encrypted systems. Information is only shared with third parties (such as local authorities or building control) with your explicit consent or where required by law.
4. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights or adjust your cookie preferences, please contact me directly.
5. Contact & Complaints
David Fairclough
Email: [email protected]
Address: Knutsford, Cheshire, UK. Terms of Engagement
These terms apply to all structural inspections and reports provided by Fairclough & Co Ltd.
1. Scope of Service
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, inspections are visual only. I do not undertake destructive testing (lifting floorboards, removing plaster, or excavating) as part of a standard report.
2. Professional Standards
All services are provided with the reasonable skill and care expected of a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
3. Third-Party Reliance
My reports are prepared exclusively for the named client. I accept no liability to third parties (such as future property owners or lenders) who may rely on the report without my prior written authorisation.
4. Payments
Payment is due upon receipt of invoice, typically following the site visit or report delivery. I do not process payments through this website; all payments are handled via bank transfer.
5. Liability
Total liability for any claim arising from my services is limited to the level of my Professional Indemnity Insurance at the time of the claim. Company Information:
Fairclough & Co Ltd is a registered company in England & Wales (No. 09102356). Registered Office: The Old Stables, Potts Lane, Ollerton, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8SF..
