Building Surveys
Domestic building surveys
To minimise risks associated with property purchase
Buying a house usually requires a major financial investment by the prospective owner. To minimize the potential risks associated with the purchase of domestic properties, CHA have developed a range of surveys to satisfy the various requirements of our customers.
Our Chartered Building Surveyors and Structural Engineers have appropriate skills and experience to deliver a professional report to our clients within one week of visiting the property. Get in touch with us nowStructure only survey
This report is mainly suitable for developers who have identified a property which requires significant refurbishment of the fabric and services.
Our survey concentrates on the main structural elements including the roof, external walls, floors and foundations.
Any structural defects are highlighted in our reports, including budget repair estimates.
Get in touch with us nowFull building survey
This is the most comprehensive survey and report provided by CHA and is most suitable for older and larger houses.
Each structural element of the property is inspected in detail including the fixtures, outbuildings and grounds.
Our report describes the type of construction, the existing condition and the extent of repair work required.
A summary section is provided at the end of the report which includes maintenance advice and cost information for the repair work
Get in touch with us nowCommercial building surveys
Reports in a variety of formats to satisfy client requirements.
Dilapidation claims for landlords and tenants
Lease conditions provide legal responsibilities on tenants of buildings to correct defects and dilapidations which occur during their period of occupancy.
It is normal practice for a landlord to produce a schedule of dilapidations for consideration by the tenant so that the extent and cost of the claim can be agreed by both parties.
CHA provide professional advice to Landlords or tenants to assist with the negotiation of dilapidations claims.
Pre–lease condition surveys
Prior to entering a new lease agreement on a commercial property we would always recommend a prospective tenant to commission a pre – lease condition survey. Following a detailed survey, a CHA report will highlight any existing defects which should be corrected by the Landlord or recorded so that they do not form part of a future dilapidations claim..
Planned maintenance advice
Buildings are usually essential for businesses to operate from although they can be very costly to maintain. CHA offer a surveying and reporting service to assist clients with the proactive management of their maintenance requirements. Costs can be controlled and spread over a planned period to assist clients with cash flow and budget preparations.
Housing stock condition reports
In recent years, CHA have been commissioned by Local Authorities and Housing Associations to provide condition reports on their housing stock. We have the in-house surveying capacity to undertake large surveys and produce digital or manual reports in a variety of formats to satisfy client requirements.
Refurbishment schemes
The spatial arrangements of buildings often need to change to satisfy the user’s requirements. A CHA survey can assess the buildings ability to accommodate the required changes. We can then design and project manage alterations to the building structure, fabric and services, using building contractors selected from our approved list.
