COMMERCIAL BUILDING SURVEYS

A commercial building survey is a crucial step in property investment and management. Undertaking this due diligence can uncover hidden structural issues, identify potential hazards, and highlight areas needing repair or maintenance. Investing in a thorough survey can save you significant time and money in the long run by providing you with the essential information needed for confident negotiations and future planning.

Our Expert Service

At Brik Surveyors, Peter Ellicock provides a comprehensive and user-friendly commercial building survey report. The survey offers a full building pathology—a detailed diagnosis of a property's condition—and provides expert guidance on any significant defects found in the main structure, outbuildings, and related grounds.

To ensure clarity, our reports use a clear rating system to highlight the severity of defects:

• Category 3: Serious defects that require urgent repair, replacement, or further investigation.
• Category 2: Defects that need repair or replacement but are not considered urgent.
• Category 1: No repair is currently needed; regular maintenance is recommended.
• NI: Not inspected.
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The RICS Level 3 Building Survey is recommended for older commercial properties, listed buildings, and non-traditional constructions.

What Our Survey Investigates

Our survey investigates and analyses a wide range of potential concerns, including:

• The structural condition of the property
• Areas of movement, dampness, and condensation
• Drainage, rainwater pipes, and gutters
• Timber defects and insulation
• Roof structure, windows, and doors
• External walls
• Services (electricity, gas, water, heating)
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The report will also highlight other important issues, such as the presence of Japanese Knotweed, Radon Gas, and any environmental or health and safety concerns.

What You Will Receive

Our report is designed to give you a complete picture of the property's condition. It will highlight:

• Any issues that may impact its present value or future saleability.
• Major works or expenditures that may be required.
• Whether the property has been valued accurately.
• If the property is habitable and safe.

We also offer a follow-up call with Peter to discuss any questions you may have about the report.