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About us

We provide the best of both the corporate and independent consultancy models.

Our services provide professional and pragmatic advice from personable and experienced chartered building surveyors Southampton. Supporting people through the lifecycle of commercial property in order to remove ambiguity, stress and providing clarity on built assets.

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Services

We offer a full range of building consultancy Southampton services from acquisition and occupation through to disposal of commercial property.

  • Dilapidations Consultancy

    Our team are all experienced in acting for Landlords and Tenants alike when it comes to preparing dilapidation schedules, assesments and acting on their behalf in negotiating claims.

  • Commercial Building Surveys

    Our aim is to reduce the stress of the unknown when it comes to acquiring commercial property, providing detailed survey reports as part of the due diligence process for our clients looking to acquire leasehold or freehold property.

    The ccommercial building surveys Southampton we undertake provide detailed advice and recommendations around the condition of the building, future maintenance requirements and narrative around statutory and regulatory compliance.

  • Expert Witness Services

    The expert witness services Southampton provide professional and expert opinions around matters of dispute. We act on both Single Joint Expert and Party Appointed Expert instructions for our clients in order to facilitate the dispute resolution process.

    Derek Johnson is a Registered Expert Witness with the RICS and has extensive experience in providing court compliant reports and attending court to give evidence.

  • Schedules of Condition

    Schedule of condition services Southampton provide tenants and landlords with an accurate report on the condition of a property at a given point in time. The reports we provide both descriptive and photographic evidence of the condition of all the elements of a building to remove any ambiguity and stand the test of time.

    The reports we produce are suitable for inclusion in lease documents and can be passed directly to solicitors to speed up the transaction process.

  • Maintenance Surveys

    Do you need to understand and accurately budget for long term proactive maintenance for your commercial property? Our planned preventative maintenance surveys Southampton provide elemental breakdown of the existing fabric, its condition and long term likely maintenance works and costs over 5, 10 or 15 years.

    This allows occupiers and investors to appropriate budget for long term maintenance.

  • Reinstatement Cost Assessments

    The reinstatement cost assessment services Southampton we provide allow you to be armed with an accurate and professionally assessed rebuild figure for your commercial property.

    This ensures you obtain the correct level of insurance cover should your property be destroyed and that you are not over or under paying on premiums.

Derek Johnson, founder of Bressummer A.R.K. smiling whilst having a conversation with a client.

From my initial enquiry to the completion of the work Bressummer A.R.K carried out for me, this company has been nothing short of exceptional. The business has supported me throughout my survey with professionalism, care and honesty.
I cannot recommend this business highly enough and should the opportunity arise will not hesitate to use them again in the future.
Thank you so much!

Olive Blossom Bridal Limited

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Why us?

Understanding each persons' or business' requirements and their situation is essential!

We will always speak with you before we look to propose and deliver on our services to ensure these services are specifically tailored.

Local Knowledge

Our surveyors live and work in the Southampton area. Our established local business network also means we can recommend others in the event we cannot assist.

Chartered & Experienced

Each one of our surveys is Chartered with the RICS, holding either MRICS or FRICS status.

Specialist

We are specialists of building surveying services in commercial property. We understand the process of transacting on, operating and disposing of commercial property.

Independent

We are an independent buisness meaning we can be more dynamic and responsive in how we operate and align with our client needs.

Featured FAQs

  • How much do your services cost?

    Good question, and important! Its a common one and the answer is, it depends on three main variables. The size of the property, the type of survey and the location of the property. You can get a guide on our fees for different services by seeing our cost of services page by clicking here – Cost of Services

  • If I appoint you will I get a chartered surveyor?

    In short yes. All our surveyors are chartered building surveyors and members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) our company is also regulated by the RICS. So you will always have a chartered surveyor acting for you.

  • Is your firm regulated by the RICS?

    Yes our company is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has been since the beginning. Our founder and director is a Fellow with the RICS also.

  • What Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance do you have?

    Our PI insurance cover is £2 million. We also hold a separate £10 million Employers and Public Liability insurance policies and a £1 million drone insurance policy.

  • How long does a commercial building survey take?

    It will probably be no surprise to hear that it largely depends on how large and/or complex the property is. For example a 1,000 square foot retail property may take an hour and a half for one surveyor but a 100,000 square foot industrial unit with office accommodation may take two surveyors a day to adequately survey. The surveyor will also likely carry out desktop research before visiting the property and then time compiling the report post survey. From start to end the whole instruction may take between 10 to 20 days on average, from point of instruction to final report.

    The time taken will also have a direct bearing on professional fees also, with the time taken the primary attribute to driving cost of service.

  • Can I speak to a surveyor before I commit to appointing?

    Yes certainly, our company is made up of Chartered Building Surveyors, all directly employed by the company, so if you contact the company one of us would be happy to have a free chat to see how we can help.

If you are looking for a pragmatic, professional and accessible commercial building consultancy Southampton then get in touch today.

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