Building Consultancy Services

Solving complex building challenges for corporate occupiers, asset managers, and landlords.

From lease-end dilapidations to major refurbishment projects, our services are designed to reduce risk, control cost, and deliver defensible outcomes.

Building Consultancy services

Our core service offering

Our primary service lines with proven track records and national delivery capability.

Acquisition & Vendor Building Surveys

Comprehensive technical due diligence for commercial property transactions.

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Insurance Reinstatement Cost Assessments

Reinstatement cost assessments ensuring your commercial property has adequate insurance cover.

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Commercial Dilapidations

Expert representation for tenants and landlords in commercial lease dilapidations.

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Project Management & Refurbishment

Independent project management for commercial fit-outs, refurbishments, and reinstatement works.

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Additional Building Consultancy Services

Supporting services to complement our core offerings

Lease Advisory

Expert guidance on lease obligations, dilapidations, repairs, and service charge liabilities. Clear, commercially focused advice to help landlords and tenants minimise risk and costs. Support throughout lease events including acquisition, occupation, renewal, and lease expiry.

Planned Maintenance Strategies

Long-term asset management plans designed to reduce lifecycle costs and unexpected repairs. Prioritised maintenance programmes based on building condition, risk, and budget requirements. Detailed forecasting of future expenditure to support informed financial planning.

Defect Diagnosis & Remediation

Thorough investigation to identify the root cause of building defects and failures. Independent technical advice supported by detailed inspections and evidence-based analysis. Practical remediation strategies focused on effective, long-term solutions.

Schedules of Condition

Comprehensive photographic and written records documenting a property's condition. Helps protect tenants from liability for pre-existing defects and disrepair at lease expiry. Prepared by experienced surveyors to provide clear and robust evidential documentation.

Licence for Alterations

Technical review and assessment of proposed tenant alterations to protect landlord interests. Ensures works comply with lease obligations, statutory requirements, and best practice. Facilitating efficient project approvals and delivery of alterations for tenants.

Party Wall

Expert advice on rights and obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Preparation and service of notices, awards, and supporting documentation. Acting impartially to minimise disputes and keep projects progressing smoothly.

Clerk of Works

Independent site inspections to monitor workmanship, quality, and specification compliance. Early identification of defects and construction issues before they become costly problems. Detailed reporting providing assurance to clients, funders, and project stakeholders.

Drone Surveys

Safe and cost-effective inspection of roofs, façades, and difficult-to-access areas. High-resolution imagery and data capture for accurate condition assessments. Reduces the need for access equipment, minimising disruption and survey costs.

When to Instruct Us

Lease Events

Break clauses, lease renewals, lease ends, assignments, or surrender negotiations requiring technical input on dilapidations obligations.

Acquisitions & Disposals

Technical due diligence for property purchases or lease acquisitions, investment decisions, or portfolio management requiring condition assessments and capex forecasts.

Property & Asset Management Support

Insurance valuations, regulatory compliance, or risk management requiring independent technical verification or condition and defect assessment.

Project Delivery

Refurbishments, fit-outs, reinstatement works, or defect remediation requiring experienced project management and cost control.

Unsure Which Service You Need?

Our team are happy to discuss your requirements and recommend the most appropriate approach.