Building condition surveys assess the overall physical condition of a building and are usually obtained before purchasing the building or when assessing what needs repair or replacement before commencing works.

Technical due diligence surveys provide a more thorough assessment of a building’s physical, legal, and regulatory condition (for example, its compliance with fire safety and building regulations).

A schedule of condition is a detailed record of the condition of a building at a specific point in time, which is usually obtained before you sign a lease or before commencing construction or renovation projects. It can also serve as evidence in disputes over the condition of the building at the end of a lease, helping clarify what deterioration is “fair wear and tear” versus damage or neglect.

interim and terminal dilapidations assess any breaches of lease obligations relating to the condition and maintenance of a property during and at the end of a lease.

Planned preventative maintenance is about developing a plan of regularly scheduled inspections, servicing and repairs to keep your building in good condition. 

A building and materials lifecycle report provides a framework for understanding the stages a building goes through from design and construction, to use, and demolition or reuse, and its environmental impact. It assesses how long a building and its various components and materials will last and what costs are likely to be incurred over the lifespan of the building. It is usually required for green building certifications.

A reinstatement cost assessment is a professional valuation of how much it would cost to rebuild a property from scratch following a fire or flooding etc. It is usually used to ascertain the correct level of insurance.

This is an assessment of how proposed works will impact the architectural value and historic significance of a building and ensure that harm is minimised or avoided. It usually applies to listed buildings or a building located in an architectural conservation area.

A conservation method statement sets out how repairs or alterations to a listed or historic building will be carried out, ensuring they are done with the correct materials and in a way that protects the building and its heritage.