Building Acquisition Surveys
There are two types of building surveys – those that identify risk associated with a property transaction or those that advise upon the repair, maintenance or alteration of a building.
Property transactions can be anything associated with buying, selling, acquiring or leasing buildings.
It is vital that parties involved are appraised of the risks, obligations and extent of liability when acquiring commercial property and a building survey will provide a range of information, ensuring decisions are made without unforeseen consequences.
We have expertise in a huge range of commercial property and building types, from listed buildings to vast distribution centres.
Our building surveys provide clear and concise assessment of the condition of the building elements, advise upon the immediate remedial works required and longer term maintenance or life cycle replacement works.
However, a traditional survey report is not appropriate for all scenarios and we frequently provide bespoke customised reports to address specific client requirements.
For example, experienced property investors may only require a summary “red flag” report focusing on major risks only, or focusing on lifecycle replacement works of the major building components.
Surveys available:
- Freehold acquisition surveys
- Pre-lease surveys
- Vendor surveys
- Portfolio acquisitions
- Debt financing validation surveys
Building Maintenance & Refurbishment Reports
During the lifespan of a building it will require maintenance and repair, defects may arise or refurbishment and modernisation will need to be implemented.
CH Building Consultants can provide reports that will identify the cause of building defects and advise upon remedy options; identify and schedule maintenance work that ensures trouble free occupancy of the building; and assess the requirements and viability of refurbishment works.
Surveys available:
- Defect diagnosis reports
- Planned maintenance schedules
- Refurbishment feasibility reports
- Pre-lease upgrade works
Survey Report Content
Your survey report will include details of the building construction and detailed assessments of the internal and external condition of the property, including comprehensive photographs.
It will also include information on any deleterious or harmful materials (e.g. asbestos and RAAC) that were identified, advice on legal compliance issues, consideration of environmental hazards and advice on whether specialist investigations, such as drainage surveys or land contamination assessments, need to be carried out.
All of our reports include works cost estimates to ensure clients have a clear understanding of the level of investment required at the property and to facilitate budget planning. Transactional events often require confidentiality and our site surveys are conducted with professionalism and discretion.
With over 30 years experience in the commercial property sector, you can be assured that your survey will provide you with all the information required to make informed property decisions.
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