Building Surveying & Construction

Specialist advice on construction and the technical and legal aspects thereof is provided by our experienced team of Chartered Building Surveyors.  The service can be tailored to meet individual clients and project requirements to ensure that cost effective advice is provided.  Consistent standards are achieved through compliance with BSI accredited QA procedures covering all of the main areas of activity.

Our building surveyors provide advice to clients ranging from major property companies, large space occupiers and retailers, through to private individuals.  We have experience of all types of property ranging from shops, factories and offices to niche property assets such as pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels, car showrooms, petrol filling stations, nursing and residential care homes, medical surgeries, schools and colleges.

Our Building Surveying services encompass the following:

Building Construction

We have extensive experience in the repair, refurbishment, alteration and extension of buildings including providing specialist advice in relation to listed buildings and those within a conservation area.  We can provide:

• Budget estimates and feasibility studies
• Drawings based on computer aided design facilities
• Preparation of detailed specifications
• Compliance with construction and Health & Safety legislation
• Tendering and appointment of contractor
• On site management of the project
• Obtaining Local Authority consent and negotiating grant aid facilities

Building Surveys

The construction of a building may be surveyed for many purposes.  These may include:

• Structural surveys or Schedules of Condition
• Pro-active advice on planned maintenance
• Party wall matters particularly when adjacent properties are undergoing construction or alteration.
• Experts reports on building defects

and can be specifically limited to particular aspects of the property e.g. roof or external works.

Compliance with Legislation

Advice in relation to Fire Regulations and undertaking mandatory Fire Risk Assessments as required by legislation.

Undertaking building audits to determine any works required to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.

Insurance

Advice in relation to estimated rebuilding costs, insurance claims and reinstatement work.

Dilapidations

Liability for dilapidations can be extremely onerous and it is an area of complex legislation.  We are able to advise landlords and tenants on dilapidation liability and the appropriate time to take action as well as preparing schedules and undertaking negotiations on their behalf.  Advice can also be given to tenants on planning for dilapidations and negotiating settlements where schedules have already been served

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