About Lord Hawkins Ltd

Lord Hawkins Ltd is an independent consultancy specialising in structural diagnostics, subsidence investigation, and technical advisory for property, insurance, and legal sectors.

Founded and led by Martel Hawkins BSc (Hons) MCIOB MFPWS, a Chartered Construction Manager with over 18 years’ experience in building surveying, structural investigation, and defect analysis, the practice combines deep technical knowledge with practical insight across a wide range of building types and conditions.

Martel’s career has focused on diagnosing and resolving complex structural and subsidence-related issues, assessing liability under insurance and lease agreements, and providing expert advice for property owners, local authorities, and legal representatives.

His professional approach emphasises:

• Evidence-based reporting and technical clarity
  
  

• Independence and impartiality in assessment
  
  

• A collaborative ethos between clients, engineers, and legal teams
  
  

Professional Memberships:

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)
  
  

• Member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (MFPWS)
  
  

Core Values:
Accuracy · Integrity · Professionalism