Commercial Building Surveys

Harrison Clarke is able to offer commercial building surveys on pretty much any type of commercial property, from simple retail units to leisure centres, hotels, and office buildings. If required, we can team up with other consultants, such as service engineers, to provide a one-stop shop for your commercial property technical due diligence.

This service is delivered in accordance with the Technical due diligence of commercial property (1st edition) RICS guidance note.

What is a Commercial Building Survey?

A commercial building survey is a report based on an expert surveyor’s inspection of the ‘bricks and mortar’ of any commercial building, with associated commentary on any legal and compliance issues which might be present. This type of survey is suitable for any age, construction, or size of building.

Can we help you with a commercial building survey?

Key features you should know about Commercial Building Surveys

Whether you are a Landlord or an Owner-Occupier, buying real estate is a big commitment. This report is aimed at those purchasing commercial property who really want to ‘get under the bonnet’ to understand how a property is performing, both physically and within the legal environment.

A commercial building survey will help you to understand how the building is constructed, and the condition of each individual element. The survey will explain what steps need to be taken to remedy disrepair or statutory non-compliance, as well as detailing costs involved. We will also review and explain the legal and statutory status of the building, considering issues such as ongoing leases, planning, energy efficiency, and health and safety issues. This is all summarised in a handy executive summary.

Our commercially minded team of building surveyors really understand the issues involved in owning and operating property. This means that we are able to provide relevant information in a clear and intelligent manner, giving you a rounded view of not only the bricks and mortar you are purchasing, but also of the legal and statutory environment surrounding your building.