We provide a detailed understanding of the existing condition of the property, future liabilities prior to the acquisition of the building, whether by purchase or lease. The report will also consider legislative compliance issues, health and safety, energy efficiency and thermal performance.

We work on behalf of funders, owners and end users of properties to identify and provide solutions to issues. Our experience in Project Managing many construction projects has provided us with the skills to identify and address potential issues including specification, compliance, quality, time and cost which ensures risks are mitigated prior to them becoming an issue therefore avoiding delays. The reporting methods and formats are developed to suit each individual client’s requirements.

This is required by most UK Insurance Underwriters and is the professional evaluation of a buildings rebuild costs following destruction. Accuracy is crucial to ensure the property is insured adequately. In order to maintain accuracy it is recommended that they are reviewed every 3 years and to save both time and money for client we can combine them with a Building Survey (fee applicable) providing a complete package.

Dilapidations are a legal process and are contested by landlords and tenants and refer to the tenants alleged breaches of the repair, redecoration or reinstatement obligations contained in a lease. The first step in the process is usually made under a landlords ‘Scedule of Dilapidations’.

There are three types of Landlords schedule, Interim, Terminal and Final

Landlords: We prepare accurate ‘Schedules of Dilapidations” which will stand legal scrutiny and be negotiated and enforced and if required interim ‘Notice of Repair’ on a tenant.

Tenants: We will defend dilapidation claims vigorously by considering if the scope of the schedule is accurate.

Schedule of Condition: This is a formal record of the condition of a building and can be attached to a lease to limit a tenant’s dilapidations liability, and in turn costs, at lease expiry. Additionally these are used in Party Wall work to identify damage following construction work undertaken by neighbouring owners

Reports on historic to modern buildings will identify whether the problem is due to a fault in construction, with buildings materials, or poor design and will advise on the appropriate remedial works required with indicative budget costs. Defects include roofing defects, damp, cracks or bulges and condensation, etc.