Independent Commercial Building Surveying Advice
Commercial property represents a significant financial and operational commitment. An independent assessment of building condition can help identify defects, repair liabilities and potential future expenditure before a property is acquired, leased, developed or occupied.
Mullaly Chartered Surveyor provides independent commercial building surveying services throughout Cornwall and Devon.
Commercial Building Condition Surveys
A building condition survey provides an assessment of the physical condition of a commercial property and identifies significant defects, maintenance requirements and matters requiring further investigation.
The scope can be tailored to the property and the client’s requirements.
Acquisition Surveys
A building survey undertaken before acquisition can assist with the assessment of:
- Significant building defects
- Immediate repair requirements
- Future maintenance liabilities
- Roof and external envelope defects
- Damp and water penetration
- Drainage and rainwater defects
- Structural movement
- Defective construction
- Potential capital expenditure
The findings can provide useful information for acquisition and investment decisions.
Landlords and Property Owners
Independent condition assessments can assist landlords and property owners with:
- Repair prioritisation
- Planned maintenance
- Capital expenditure planning
- Building condition assessment
- Identification of significant defects
- Longer-term asset management
Tenants and Occupiers
Building condition inspections can help tenants and occupiers understand the physical condition of premises and identify matters that may affect occupation, maintenance responsibilities or future expenditure.
Commercial Building Types
Experience can be applied to a range of commercial and other non-residential properties, including:
- Offices
- Retail premises
- Industrial and workshop buildings
- Community buildings
- Mixed-use property
- Investment property
- Public-sector property
- Older and traditionally constructed buildings
Commercial Defect Investigation
Where a commercial property has developed defects, an independent investigation can help establish the likely cause, significance and appropriate next steps.
Potential areas of investigation include damp, water penetration, cracking and movement, roof defects, defective workmanship, drainage and building envelope problems.
Independent Advice
Advice is independent of contractors and remedial suppliers.
The objective is to provide a clear professional assessment of the building and the risks and liabilities associated with its condition.
Require a commercial property condition assessment?
Contact Matt Mullaly, Chartered Surveyor on 07855 505 782 or email matt@mullaly.co.uk to discuss the property and the proposed scope of instruction.