What’s in a wall

The commercial building survey will normally be commissioned by corporate or business clients for the purpose of either purchasing a building or where the taking of a lease is being contemplated. The method of inspection will be quite similar to the domestic building survey but the surveyor encounters a much wider range of construction methods in commercial buildings including steel frames, reinforced concrete, curtain walling and unusual types of roof construction.

In addition the surveyor will need to give attention to such matters as Health & Safety, The Disability Discrimination Act and The Party Wall Act. The surveyor often encounters hazardous materials in older buildings where there may be a need for specialist tests and it may also be necessary to appoint experts in the areas of electrical and mechanical services. In this situation the surveyor will draw together the information gathered for presentation to the client as a completed project.

When taking instructions from prospective clients for this type of service we will always either meet the client or discuss his requirements in some depth so that we are able to focus on the particular circumstances of the proposal before us. Our initial consultation and sufficient preliminary advice to enable the client to decide what is required would normally be free of charge.

For commercial enquiries please contact us at the address below with your specific needs.