SERVICES

DILAPIDATIONS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

TECHNICAL DUE DILIGENCE

SCHEDULE OF CONDITION

REINSTATEMENT COST ASSESSMENT

PARTY WALL ADVICE

PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

DEFECTS DIAGNOSIS

 
 

DILAPIDATIONS

Our extensive dilapidations knowledge and professional, straightforward approach will help guide you through the dilapidations process. We are highly experienced in acting on behalf of both the landlord or the tenant, and offer the following services:

Landlord

  • Preparing interim and terminal schedules of dilapidations.

  • Negotiating the dilapidations claim to reach an agreed settlement figure.

  • Monitoring the tenant’s works to ensure the property is left in the desired state.

Tenant

  • Preparing schedules of condition at lease commencement to limit the tenant’s future dilapidations liability.

  • Undertaking dilapidations assessments to review the tenant’s liabilities and formulating a plan of action prior to lease expiry.

  • Negotiating to defend a claim, following receipt of a schedule of dilapidations.

We have a strong commercial mindset and pride ourselves on delivering accurate, pragmatic and strategic dilapidations advice. Given each dilapidations claim is unique, we will provide you with a bespoke, tailored service, to obtain the best possible outcome for you every time.

 
 
 
 
 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

We are very experienced in undertaking the roles of Contract Administrator (CA) for traditionally procured schemes, and Employer’s Agent (EA) for projects that suit a Design and Build contract.

Both roles cover a wide range of responsibilities and duties, to ensure that the correct contractual procedures are followed in the day-to-day running of the contract. This includes the issue of documents such as payment certificates, contract instructions, extensions of time, and completion certificates.

From the outset, our clients will have a single, director-led point of contact whom will take responsibility for the project throughout. We will be on hand at every stage of the process, from drawing up the initial project brief, to formal handover of the works. Our specialist knowledge, coupled with our professionalism in co-ordinating a project team, will add value to all schemes to ensure the key client objectives are achieved.

 
 

As specialists in the field, our core business is concentrated on agreeing dilapidations claims and managing successful refurbishment projects.

However as Chartered Building Surveyors, we are also pleased to offer the following commercial services:

  • REINSTATEMENT COST ASSESSMENT

    A Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA) advises on the anticipated cost of rebuilding a property in the event of the unthinkable happening.

    Our understanding of construction projects enables us to accurately assess the building reinstatement cost, to avoid building owners being exposed to the potentially huge risk of under-insuring, but also prevent the unnecessarily high premium costs associated with over-insuring.

  • TECHNICAL DUE DILIGENCE

    A Technical Due Diligence (TDD) report provides an assessment of the condition of the property, to enable a prospective occupier/purchaser to make an informed decision of the risks associated with the proposed transaction from a technical perspective.

    Our combination of detailed construction knowledge and commercial experience ensures that any gaps in liability are identified, and either addressed, or factored into value discussions, helping you to assess the risk and negotiate best value.

  • SCHEDULE OF CONDITION

    A schedule of condition records the arrangement and condition of a property at a given point in time. Typically, we get asked to provide a schedule of condition for the purpose of it being appended to a new lease, to reflect the base point for how the property should be returned.

    Our schedules are generally photographic in nature and provide a clear, comprehensive record of the condition of a property, to help protect your interests in a range of situations.

  • PARTY WALL ADVICE

    The Party Wall Act provides a framework for preventing / resolving disputes in relation to party walls, party structures, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings.

    If you are a Building Owner looking to facilitate your development, or an Adjoining Owner seeking protection from a neighbouring development, our knowledge of the Act and pragmatic approach aims to seek agreement from the other party whilst keeping your best interests at heart.

  • PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

    Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) is a proactive approach in which maintenance work is scheduled to take place regularly to help preserve the overall condition of a building and reduce the probability of sudden unexpected costs associated with reactive repairs.

    We will work closely with you to prepare a PPM schedule based on a typical reporting period of 5-10 years, that is tailored to suit your specific budgetary requirements or service charge provisions.

  • DEFECTS DIAGNOSIS

    The process of conducting onsite investigations and the subsequent diagnosis of various building defects is a fundamental task of a Building Surveyor.

    The combination of a detailed site inspection, along with the use of the latest technologies, means that the possible cause of the defect can be identified, and a remediation strategy established. Our broad understanding of construction and practical know-how, position us well to deliver clear, cost-effective advice.