- 'I am thinking of buying a building, are the services suitable for my needs?'
- 'What is my repairing obligation?'
We answer these questions for the mechanical and electrical services of a building: heating, cooling, ventilation, water, power and lighting. We do not survey the structure or fabric of the building, which is the work of a building surveyor.
Dilapidation reports
We act for both landlords and tenants on the building services elements of a dilapidations claim. Depending on what you need, we can:
- prepare a schedule of dilapidations for the mechanical and electrical items
- price the work needed to put them right
- review and respond to a schedule served by the other side
- support you in negotiations through to settlement
You can use us for a single stage or for all of them.
Acquisition surveys
Before you buy or lease a building, we survey its mechanical and electrical services so you know what you are taking on. We look at:
- the age and condition of the plant and systems
- how they measure up against current regulations
- their likely remaining life
- whether they have the capacity for the way you intend to use the building
- the likely cost of repairs or replacement
We can provide a full written report, or a shorter summary if you need a quick view before deciding.
Condition surveys
If you already own or occupy a building, a condition survey of its services shows what you have, what needs attention now and what to budget for in the years ahead. It gives you a sound basis for planning maintenance, replacement or refurbishment.
Why clients use us for this
Senior staff involved in every project
Your survey is carried out by an experienced engineer, not passed down the line.
Assessed by the engineers who design these systems
The people looking at your building's services design them for a living, so they know what good looks like and what it costs to put right.