Expert CDM Compliance Services Across Kent

Construction projects in Kent facing delays due to last-minute CDM compliance issues?

  • PRE-CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
  • CDM Client Advisor Support
  • PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR & SUBCONTRACTOR Support
  • HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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CDM ADVICE FOR YOUR PROJECT

At CDM Advisor, our main focus is on providing comprehensive CDM Construction Site Inspections (or Health & Safety Inspections) for busy and safety conscious building contractors. We also broadly assist duty holders; Principal Contractors / subcontractors and Clients in fulfilling their duties under the CDM Regulations. We offer Tailored Solutions to ensure Construction projects meet all regulatory requirements under the CDM Regulations from inception to completion.
We are here to help integrate health and safety into every phase of your project.

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Principal Contractor / Subcontractor Advisor

Our advisors assist both Principal Contractors and Subcontractors with fulfilling their duties as outlined within the CDM Regulations (Regulation 13); Principal Contractors; to plan, manage, and monitor the construction phase and coordinate health and safety matters.
Subcontractors; planning, managing, and monitoring their own work, cooperating with other duty holders, and reporting potential hazards. 


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CDM Client Advisor Support

We provide expert guidance to Clients on their legal duties under the CDM Regulations (Regulations 4) from inception to completion of a project, assisting with provision of Pre-Construction Information, selection of competent contractors, ensuring adequate resources are allocated, and monitoring contractor compliance throughout the project duration through site inspections / attendance of SHE meetings.

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Construction Phase Plans & Documentation

Our advisors our able to assist with the development of draft Construction Phase Plans, along with relevant site documentation that outline how health and safety will be managed throughout your project. We ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards and provides clear guidance to everyone involved.

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Cost of Carrying Out CDM Inspections on Construction Sites in KENT

Coverage Area: Our CDM Advisor services extend throughout Kent, including Canterbury, Maidstone, Dover, Folkestone, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford, Gravesend, Chatham, Gillingham, Margate, Ramsgate, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Deal, Sandwich, Whitstable, Herne Bay, and surrounding areas.

The cost of carrying out CDM inspections on construction sites in Kent in towns across the county can vary depending on several factors, including the scope of the project, the complexity of the site, the frequency of inspections, and the expertise required. CDM inspections are an integral part of ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), which aim to improve safety and reduce risks on construction sites.
CDM Advisor are available to carry out CDM Site Inspections in Kent from £200 per visit. We also offer site inspections in London / Surrey / Sussex & Essex. For an accurate quote for your site, please get in touch.

GENERAL CDM ADVICE
£40 per hour
  • Require Quick Advice
  • Use a consistent language
  • Transmit benefits clearly
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sITE INSPECTION – FROM
£200
  • Site attendance at a convenient time
  • Circa 1-2 hours on site
  • Transmit benefits clearly
  • Useful & detailed report produced
  • Use a consistent language
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What is Covered at a CDM Site Inspection in Kent


A CDM site inspection conducted by a CDM Advisor is a key process in ensuring that construction projects across Kent comply with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). These inspections are carried out to monitor health, safety, and welfare standards on construction sites from the busy commercial developments in Chatham and Gillingham to residential projects in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

The CDM Advisor’s role is to provide expert advice and guidance, ensuring that both legal obligations and best practices are met throughout the construction phase across all Kent locations. Need us to cover your business in another area of the UK? We also cover London, our neighbouring county of Sussex and across the Dartford River Crossing to Essex and also down the southern stretch of the M25 to Surrey.

During a CDM site inspection, whether for projects in coastal areas like Margate and Ramsgate or inland developments in Sittingbourne and Canterbury, the following areas are typically covered:

Site Safety Management and Compliance
  • Reviewing the Construction Phase Plan: Verifying that the Construction Phase Plan is present, up-to-date, and reflects the current scope of work. Whether you’re working on heritage projects in Canterbury, coastal developments in Dover, or commercial builds in Maidstone, the plan should detail how health and safety risks are being managed.
  • Monitoring Safety Procedures: Checking that safe systems of work are in place, such as clear instructions for high-risk activities (e.g., working at height, electrical work, or handling hazardous substances). This is particularly important for projects in areas like Folkestone’s cliff-top developments or industrial sites in Dartford.
  • Assessing Emergency Procedures: Ensuring that emergency procedures, including fire safety, first aid, and evacuation routes, are clearly communicated and visible to all workers across Kent construction sites.
  • Checking Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS): Ensuring that relevant risk assessments and method statements have been developed for high-risk tasks and that they are being followed on sites from Ashford to Tunbridge Wells.
WELFARE FACILITIES
  • Provision of Basic Welfare: Ensuring that there are adequate toilet facilities, drinking water, rest areas, and washing facilities on sites throughout Kent, from busy urban developments in Gravesend to rural projects near Sandwich.
  • Cleanliness and Maintenance: Checking that welfare facilities are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and are easily accessible, whether on seaside developments in Whitstable or inland projects in Tonbridge.
  • Catering and Rest Areas: Ensuring that workers have designated areas where they can safely take breaks and eat meals, separate from the work area.
Site Hazards and Risk Control
  • Identifying Existing or New Hazards: Reviewing construction sites throughout Kent – from Canterbury’s historic city center projects to Dover’s port developments – for any new hazards that may have arisen since the last inspection.
  • Risk Control Measures: Verifying that identified risks are being managed effectively across all Kent locations. This could include checking the use of safety barriers on Margate seafront developments, fall protection systems on Maidstone high-rise projects, or personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance on industrial sites in Dartford and Gravesend.
  • PPE Compliance: Ensuring that workers are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment for their tasks across all Kent construction sites.
Competence of Workers and Contractors
  • Checking Worker Competency: Ensuring that workers have appropriate skills, training, and qualifications for their tasks, whether working on heritage restorations in Canterbury, modern developments in Ashford, or coastal projects in Ramsgate.
  • Evaluating Subcontractor Safety: Verifying that subcontractors working across Kent understand their health and safety responsibilities and are adhering to the Construction Phase Plan.
Site Access and Egress
  • Safe Access Points: Ensuring that entry and exit points are clearly marked and secure across all Kent locations, from busy town center sites in Tunbridge Wells to rural developments near Faversham.
  • Clear Walkways: Verifying that walkways are free from obstructions and hazards on sites from Chatham to Herne Bay, with adequate signage to direct workers and visitors safely.
  • Vehicle and Pedestrian Separation: Checking proper segregation between pedestrian and vehicle routes to avoid accidents on construction sites across Kent.
Health and Safety Signage

The CDM Advisor will inspect Kent construction sites for appropriate signage, ensuring safety notices and hazard warnings are clearly displayed whether on projects in busy commercial areas like Dartford or quieter locations like Whitstable.

Health Surveillance and Well-being

The CDM Advisor will check whether appropriate health surveillance is provided for workers across Kent construction sites, particularly important for projects involving heritage buildings in Canterbury or industrial developments in Gravesend where specific health risks may be present.

Communication and Coordination

The CDM Advisor will assess communication effectiveness on construction sites throughout Kent, ensuring workers and contractors are well-informed about safety protocols whether on large-scale developments in Maidstone or smaller projects in villages like Deal or Sandwich.

Site Housekeeping and Cleanliness
  • Clutter and Debris: Checking for hazards that could obstruct escape routes on sites from Sittingbourne to Deal.
  • Waste Management: Ensuring proper waste disposal procedures are followed across all Kent construction projects, with particular attention to environmental considerations in sensitive areas like those near Sandwich Bay or Canterbury’s historic sites.
  • Storage of Materials: Ensuring safe storage of materials, tools, and equipment across all Kent locations.
Summary

For professional CDM Advisor services across Kent, ensuring compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations on your construction project, contact us today.

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