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Commercial Building Surveys
We provide independent commercial building surveying advice for landlords, tenants and purchasers across the Fylde Coast and surrounding areas.
ABOUT OUR COMMERCIAL SURVEYS
Practical advice before you buy, lease or negotiate
Commercial property decisions can carry significant repair, maintenance and lease liabilities. A survey helps you understand the building’s condition, identify important risks and plan your next steps before you commit.
We provide independent advice for clients buying, leasing, occupying or managing commercial property. The scope is tailored to the property and the purpose of the instruction, so the report focuses on the issues and liabilities that matter.
Tailored to your instruction
We will establish your objectives and review any available property, lease or tenancy information before agreeing the most appropriate scope of inspection.
- Inspection by a Chartered Building Surveyor
- Clear advice on defects, repair obligations and potential liabilities
- A focused report tailored to the property and purpose of the instruction
Before confirming your quotation, we will agree the scope of inspection, reporting requirements and any particular concerns.
OUR COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Clear advice for commercial property decisions
From acquisition and lease negotiations through to occupation and lease end, our advice is tailored to the property, the relevant documents and the commercial decision you need to make.
Pre-Acquisition Survey
Before purchasing a commercial property, we assess its condition and highlight significant defects, repair requirements and future maintenance liabilities that may affect your decision or budget.
- Inspection of the building’s construction and finishes
- Identification of significant defects and areas of concern
- Advice on repair priorities and future maintenance
- Clear findings to support your purchase decision
Pre-Lease Survey
Before entering a commercial lease, we inspect the property and identify defects, repair obligations and practical issues that may affect negotiations, occupation or future costs.
- Assessment of the property’s existing condition
- Identification of immediate and foreseeable repairs
- Consideration of potential lease liabilities
- Advice to support lease negotiations
Schedule of Condition
A detailed written or photographic record of the property at the beginning of a lease, helping establish its existing condition and reduce uncertainty over future repairing obligations.
- Clear written descriptions of the property
- Comprehensive photographic evidence
- Record of existing defects and deterioration
- Suitable for review alongside the proposed lease
Dilapidations: Landlords
At or approaching lease end, we advise landlords on breaches of repairing, reinstatement and decoration obligations and prepare the technical information needed to support a claim.
- Review of the lease and relevant property documents
- Inspection of the premises
- Preparation of a Schedule of Dilapidations
- Technical support during negotiations
Dilapidations: Tenants
We help tenants understand and manage their potential lease-end liabilities, whether planning ahead before expiry or responding to a landlord’s dilapidations claim.
- Review of the landlord’s schedule or claim
- Assessment of the alleged breaches
- Advice on practical remedial works
- Technical support during negotiations
Reinstatement Cost Assessment
We assess the cost of rebuilding a property following total loss, helping owners and occupiers arrange an appropriate level of buildings insurance.
- Assessment of construction, size and specification
- Allowances for demolition and site clearance
- Professional fees and associated rebuilding costs
- Report prepared in accordance with relevant RICS guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Which commercial surveying service do I need?
The appropriate service depends on the property, your position and the decision you need to make. A purchaser may require a Pre-Acquisition Survey, while a prospective tenant may benefit from a Pre-Lease Survey or Schedule of Condition. Landlords and tenants approaching lease expiry may require dilapidations advice. We will discuss your circumstances before recommending the most appropriate service.
What does a Pre-Acquisition Survey include?
A Pre-Acquisition Survey provides an assessment of the commercial property’s condition before purchase. The inspection can identify significant defects, repair requirements, future maintenance liabilities and other matters that may affect your decision or budget. The precise scope will be agreed before the instruction is confirmed.
What is the difference between a Pre-Lease Survey and a Schedule of Condition?
A Pre-Lease Survey helps a prospective tenant understand the property’s condition, likely repair requirements and potential liabilities before committing to a lease. A Schedule of Condition records the property’s condition through written descriptions and photographs and is normally prepared for consideration alongside the lease. Depending on your circumstances, both services may be appropriate.
Do you provide dilapidations advice for both landlords and tenants?
Yes. For landlords, we can inspect the property, review the relevant lease obligations and prepare a Schedule of Dilapidations. For tenants, we can review a landlord’s claim, assess the alleged breaches and provide technical advice to support negotiations or planned remedial work.
When should I instruct a commercial building surveyor?
Ideally, advice should be obtained before you purchase a property, sign a lease or reach the end of a tenancy. Early involvement provides more time to understand the risks, investigate concerns, plan repairs and use the findings during negotiations.
What information will you need before providing a quotation?
We will normally require the property address, the purpose of the instruction and any relevant timescales. For lease-related work, documents such as the proposed or existing lease, plans, schedules, licences for alterations or previous reports may also be helpful. We will confirm the information required after reviewing your initial enquiry.
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