Property surveys
Our property surveyors are RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) qualified so you can be assured of high standards of practice backed up with professional reports that provide clear, accurate and invaluable information.
Whether you’re acquiring a property for investment or occupation purposes, a survey is essential to ensure you have considered all the risks and cost implications involved before committing to a purchase or tenancy agreement.
Our range of property surveys provides prospective purchasers and tenants with essential insight allowing you to make an informed decision with confidence.
Different types of building survey
There is a variety of building surveys available for commercial properties that our RICS qualified surveyors can undertake on behalf of both landlords and tenants. These include:
Purchase or pre-acquisition survey
If you are planning to purchase or lease a commercial property, such as an industrial unit, office building, retail space, warehouse or shopping mall, a pre-acquisition survey is strongly recommended. We can carry out a purchase survey that provides you with the full facts and information about the condition of a property. This includes the property’s structural condition, any potential repairs that may need to be carried out and any other liabilities as well as any specialist investigations that might be required.
Schedule of Condition survey
Before committing to a lease on a commercial property, it is advisable for prospective tenants to obtain a schedule of condition survey on a building. Our team of specialist surveyors can help you to ascertain your liability for repairs and maintenance and help to limit the amount you may need to spend on carrying out any work. Alternatively, we also work with commercial property owners and can undertake a schedule of condition survey on your behalf to protect your interests and ensure properties are returned at the end of a lease in a good state of repair.
A Building or Structural survey
This is a detailed report for prospective purchasers of commercial properties. It highlights any defects in a building along with its current condition and any future maintenance that might need to be carried out. Our RICS qualified surveyors will inspect each element of the building and provide a detailed report of our observations and findings as well as advice on how to deal with any remedial works that might be necessary.
Schedule of Dilapidations survey
A dilapidations survey will generally take place at the expiry of a lease or during a tenancy. Our surveyors will report the condition of a leased property, referencing the lease agreement and the tenant’s responsibilities for maintaining the property. We act on behalf of both tenants and landlords, helping to minimise claims for tenants and maximising settlement returns for landlords.
Property development survey
Our RICS qualified surveyors can support you with your prospective property investments, including obtaining land for development or buildings for renovation. During a property development survey, we will carry out a thorough appraisal to establish the viability and potential issues of a development project. This includes uncovering any potential problem areas or additional costs that could cause delays and affect your bottom line.Speak to our experts
Based in Brighton and covering Sussex, Surrey and the South of England, our team of RICS qualified surveyors can help you with all your survey requirements. Get in touch today to find out more.
Why choose us?
- RICS qualified surveyors
- More than 50 years of combined experience
- Professional property survey reports supplied by experts
- Thorough assessments and detailed reports
- Honest and reliable advice for tenants and landlords
- Maximise your income and protect your investment
Why do I need a property survey?
A detailed property survey carried out by one of our RICS qualified surveyors will protect you from suffering costly financial losses and safeguard your business for the future. We strongly recommend that a property survey is carried out before you make a commitment to invest or lease a commercial property.
Our Fees
We work closely with our clients to fulfil and meet their exact requirements. As such, we will be happy to discuss how we can help you and devise an appropriate plan. For further information about how we work and our fees, please get in touch.
Other FAQs
What type of property survey do I need for my commercial property?
Depending on whether you’re a landlord or tenant and what purpose the survey will service, there is a variety of commercial property surveys that can be undertaken. We recommend discussing your requirements with one of our RICS qualified surveyors to ascertain the ideal survey you should obtain for your commercial property.
Do I need to carry out a commercial property survey if I am a tenant?
We strongly recommend obtaining a survey before any potential tenant signs a lease agreement. Likewise, on expiry of a lease, our RICS qualified surveyors can also help tenants with undertaking a schedule of dilapidations survey. If you are uncertain about which survey you require or would like professional advice, please get in touch.
What is a commercial property surveyor?
A commercial property surveyor carries out assessments on commercial land or properties to ascertain facts and information for valuation, sale or lease negotiations. At Carr & Priddle, all our commercial surveyors are RICS qualified. This means they are professionally competent at undertaking a commercial property survey and work to RICS guidelines, providing you with peace of mind that our survey reports are undertaken to the highest possible standards.
What is included in a commercial property survey?
This depends on the type of property survey carried out. Generally speaking, surveys are carried out to obtain detailed information about a building, including its condition, state of repair, maintenance requirements and any long term obligations or liabilities it might require. A professional surveyor will be able to uncover important facts about a building that are not visible or necessarily apparent during a viewing.
What qualifications do commercial property surveyors need?
In order to work as a commercial property surveyor, you should have obtained a degree or postgraduate conversion course in building surveying that is accredited by RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors). All our surveyors at Carr & Priddle are RICS qualified and have the necessary experience to provide detailed reports for all types of commercial property surveys.
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