Building safety verification and assurance
Fire Safety | M&E | Gas | Energy Efficiency | Compliance
Independent fire compliance oversight for new builds and major renovations, helping detect issues early, avoid delays, and strengthen safety assurance.
“We’re Still Not Getting It Right” - Dame Judith Hackitt’s warning on building control
England’s building safety reforms were designed to raise standards. But Dame Judith Hackitt has recently warned that systemic weaknesses remain—including inconsistent competence, stretched building control resources, and a continued risk of “paper compliance” without real assurance.
Are you truly protected?
Too many new builds and refurbished properties are still handed over:
- With hidden compliance failures
- Without robust evidence of installation quality
- Requiring significant remedial works at the very start of their lifecycle
- Certification alone is no longer enough
Clear Safety, independent assurance that stands up to scrutiny
We provide independent Clerk of Works and compliance assurance services to ensure your assets are genuinely safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
- Independent of contractors and delivery pressures
- Evidence-based inspections throughout the build
- Accredited, multi-disciplinary specialists
What we deliver
- Design Assurance - Fire Safety and M&E expertise that identifies and eliminates risk early
- On-Site Verification - Structured inspections to confirm works meet specification and regulatory intent
- Handover & Golden Thread - Clear, auditable evidence to support compliance, occupation, and ongoing management
One partner. Total assurance.
Independent. Competent. Evidence-led.
Why it matters
In a system under pressure, you cannot rely on the process alone. You need:
- Competence you can evidence
- Inspection regimes you can trust
- Data that supports the Golden Thread
Get it right; first time
Protect your organisation from embedded compliance failure.
Ensure your buildings stand up to regulatory scrutiny, and keep residents safe.
Speak to our experts
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Colin BygravesLinkedIn
Director of Technical Services
colin.bygraves@clearsafety.co.ukColin provides expert operational oversight, leveraging over 20 years of senior management experience within the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) industry.
He specialises in ensuring rigorous project success, including the management of on-site engineers, strict compliance with regulations and standards, and precise control over material costs and project budgets.
Having successfully executed large-scale domestic electrical testing programs, Colin ensures that all projects, from contract installation to completion, maintain best-in-class health and safety standards that consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
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Vince PayneLinkedIn
Director of Fire Safety
vince.payne@clearsafety.co.ukVince, Director of Fire Safety, leads Clear's Fire Safety division with nearly three decades of experience. His career is rooted in practical knowledge, starting in the building trade and evolving through a 27-year tenure with the Essex County Fire & Rescue Service.
As a qualified Fire Risk Assessor and Fire Door Inspector, Vince's focus is on providing expert-led, quality-assured fire safety consultancy that protects Clear's clients and their assets.
