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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
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.
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.
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.
Bressummer A.R.K. are a dilapidations Surveyor in Hampshire and London. We do however serve clients looking for an experienced, reputable dilapidations consultancy all across the South of England and even further afield. Contact us to discuss a dilapidation survey for your commercial property.
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.
Building surveyors can be found acting on residential and commercial properties and the RICS has different pathways for surveyors to become qualified or chartered in,, depending on these sectors.
The difference in services provided between a commercial building surveyor and residential building surveyor are very different however. A residential surveyor will likely specialise in providing building surveys for residential property buyers and possibly some valuation work on these properties. The nature of the commercial property industry calls for broader services and consultancy work to be required which commercial building surveyors act upon, such as; dilapidations, planned preventative maintenance, reinstatement cost assessments, technical due diligence, schedules of condition and commercial project work.
We are a responsive business and aim to fit our services around our client needs as we understand that the commercial property moves fast. We have carried out surveys within 24 hours of speaking with our clients in some cases it does depend on the location, nature of survey and type of property in question along with how busy we are at that present time.
On average we aim to carry out our inspection within 1 week of our formal appointment with our reports taking between 5 and 10 working days to complete and issue, depending on the type of survey and nature of the property.
Following our inspection our chartered building surveyors provide a high level summary of the main points within 24 hours, so our clients can act before waiting for the final written report.
Speak to us to see how we can help you and we will do our best to fit into your timescales.
It’s important, in order for us to understand your requirements from the outset in order to give the best commercial building consultancy advice we can.
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Signing a commercial lease is one of the biggest commitments a business will make, but it’s often rushed through under pressure to secure the right premises. This blog provides tenants with a practical, step-by-step checklist before signing, highlighting responsibilities, financial risks, and essential documents. With careful preparation and expert advice, tenants can avoid costly surprises and ensure their lease supports their long-term business goals.
For many tenants, dilapidations is one of the most confusing, and costly, parts of leasing a building. Put simply, dilapidations refer to the repairs and reinstatement works that a tenant must complete under their lease obligations. Understanding the meaning of dilapidations early on can help you avoid unexpected bills, disputes with your landlord and unnecessary stress when your lease comes to an end.
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When delving into the intricacies of commercial real estate, one document that stands out is the Schedule of Condition (SOC). Think of it as a detailed 'snapshot' of a property’s current state, similar to an 'inventory' list for a rental car, capturing all existing dents and scratches before driving off the lot. This snapshot helps prevent disputes about who caused what damage later on.
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