Oh, OK. So there's no such thing as a free lunch. However, I try to evaluate the size of the project over the phone and give you an estimate of the cost and time required so that you know where you are before you give any approval to proceed.

I am happy to give general guidance or advice over the phone for no charge, even if you aren't using me for an audit.

A typical audit of premises like a doctor's surgery can take around four to five hours. A medium size leisure centre can take around ten to twelve hours.

My hourly rate is £50 so, for those buildings, that gives a basic audit cost of £200 to £600. More complex buildings or sites may need more time and also time may need to be added for travelling from my base on the South Coast. The hourly rate fee includes disbursements such as:

• Reasonable travelling costs
• Three spiral bound copies of the report
• One loose leaf, black and white copy of the report for photocopying from

Also, at present I do not charge VAT

... so there are rarely any extras.