Commercial Building Surveyor Shropshire

Commercial Building Surveyor

Appointing a Commercial Property Surveyor may be one of the most cost-effective decisions you can make when considering a commercial property or office space, whether you are purchasing it for your own use, as an investment or if you are taking occupation as a leaseholder.

A professional report will warn you of any major defects, health and safety concerns or legal complications that could cause problems with the property in the future. It can also be used to help you better understand the building; its construction, design and overall suitability for the purpose you intend to use it for. This allows you to make a fully informed decision before you take ownership, budget appropriately for repairs or refurbishment, and potentially re-negotiate the purchase price.

Our Commercial Chartered Surveyors are experienced with all types of modern and traditional structures, as demonstrated by our extensive Commercial Portfolio. Our qualified team will undertake a full assessment of the building’s current condition, providing you with a comprehensive report prior to your purchase or occupation. We can also provide commercial property valuations for a wide range of commercial properties.
We work with all kinds of commercial properties, both pre-existing and new builds, including:

Commercial / office space
Industrial and retail units
Healthcare facilities
Residential blocks
Mixed-use developments

Which parts of the building will be looked at by the Commercial Property Surveyor?

Your surveyor will inspect all visible features of the interior and exterior of the building. Internally, this includes (but is not limited to) the floors, walls, basement, sanitary fittings and general finish. Externally, a Commercial Property Surveyor will assess the condition of the roof, rainwater goods, windows, outbuildings and the boundary line of the site. They will also consider the general structure of the building(s), utility services and any health or safety considerations that may apply.

How detailed will the report be?

It is difficult to be specific, as every property is unique and there may be some practical limitations regarding which areas of the building can be assessed. However, our Commercial Chartered Surveyor will take the time to understand your priorities and ensure that any areas of concern are covered as thoroughly as possible in your report. Any areas with reasonable accessibility will be investigated, and you can expect that any major defects (or potential major defects) will be identified. If there are any areas that your Commercial Property Surveyor cannot inspect, it will be clearly identified in the report.

Please click on the sections below for more details about the Commercial Surveyor services we offer.

Commercial Building Surveys

Dealing with commercial property can be on a leasehold or freehold basis and in either instance, you are taking on a potential liability which can have significant long term implications.

Silk Sharples Jennings Chartered Surveyors offer a full range of surveys and inspections for all types of commercial, industrial, office and retail premises and these can be critical in assisting in the negotiation of more favourable lease terms, or alternatively for ensuring the price being paid for freehold property is reflective of its condition.

Schedules of Condition

When taking on a commercial property on a formal lease it is vital for a tenant to obtain a detailed Schedule of Condition, which would ideally be attached to the lease and agreed with the landlord to provide a baseline agreement as to the condition of the property at the time of occupation. This will ensure that as a tenant you are protected against having to undertake costly repairs and dilapidations at the end of the lease which were already in existence at its commencement.

Where a Schedule of Condition cannot be agreed with the landlord, it is still vitally important that as the tenant, you are aware of the condition of the property in order that you can budget accordingly over the term of the lease for any potential dilapidations.

The ability to use a Building Survey or Schedule of Condition prior to commencement of the lease is critical to ensure that you can negotiate the most appropriate terms. As Chartered Surveyors we are frequently working in association with Solicitors to ensure clients obtain the best advice prior to entering into a lease agreement and the earlier that we are involved in the process, the more cost-effective this can be.

Schedules of Dilapidation

Towards the end of a lease agreement, a Schedule of Dilapidation will need to be prepared by the landlord and this will be a reflection of the condition of the property based on the terms of the lease.

Silk Sharples Jennings are able to act for both landlords or tenants in the preparation or negotiation of Schedules of Dilapidation and their associated costs. We have many years experience working for individuals and corporate clients to ensure the terms of the lease and the repairing obligations are properly adhered to.

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   Michelle Moore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Silk Sharples Jennings, (SSJ) have staked their reputation on thorough assessments of two properties for us, bringing peace of mind about the good the bad and the ugly in all they expertly surveyed. With years of practice, Paul Sharples saved us thousands of pounds in what would have been a disastrous investment. He left no stone unturned, and from the tallest to the smallest of details he exhausted all efforts to expose his findings until the proof became apparent. We exited his office feeling relieved that the SSJ survey had been carried out, rather than full of regret that we had not purchased the property. Attention to detail has been a key theme throughout both survey reports. With a quick turnaround from Sian in the office, we could liaise using our brochure to pinpoint exactly what we needed to do and obtain realistic quotes, so we could continue with executive decision making and keep our senses tuned in to where we were at and what we needed to do. Mr. Sharples went beyond his inspections, seeing us personally to review exactly what his findings were. He ensured a descriptive and fair assessment of the second property and nailed every detail until we knew exactly what we were looking at. We are now confident about our purchase. Don't waste time buying a house and all it encompasses without consulting the best that money can buy. You might think you will save time and money by not doing a survey; but I sincerely doubt it. Even when the jobs listed are finalised on the property, we will continue to save thousands more than it cost us to pay Silk, Sharples, Jennings to ensure everything is correct and proper inside and out of the house, making a decent survey from SSJ the ultimate weapon in ensuring a watertight home If you are fortunate enough to come across a limited survey report, lucky you; it won't be because SSJ have cut corners, it'll be because you found an amazing house with nothing more than a solid foundation with iron clad assurance! 100% recommended.
  
 
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   Martin Ward 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very detailed report which has helped us seek out the appropriate contractor to carry out the requisite improvement work.
  
 
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   Antony David Davies FRSA 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Grand professional company, highly recommended.
  
 
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   R Benson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service! David Silk at SSJ recently designed plans for an extension for us, and managed the planning application from start to finish. The process ran smoothly throughout, entirely due to the professional, reliable and friendly service I received from David. The plans were excellent, David understood what we were trying to achieve and used his knowledge & experience to suggest changes, which improved the design immeasurably. We were kept updated regularly during the process and David always delivered on time and exceeded my expectations. I would recommend David at SSJ to anyone in a heartbeat, clearly expert at what he does and a pleasure to work with.
  
 
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   sophie groom 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, reliable and helpful. David Silk recently designed and guided us through planning for a first floor extension, without his guidance I'm convinced we would not have planning permission. The drawings I received were high quality, David thought of everything from head height to space and light. David used his expertise, experience and initiative to liase with the planning office, ensuring an acceptable solution to meet planning requirements could be reached without the need for a lengthy appeal. When required David submitted redraws for my review within hours. David even took the time to contact me to inform me of regulation changes that would effect the build. I could not be happier with the level of service I have received.
  
 
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   Sam Hartley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really helpful, David was professional and friendly and has helped us right through the process.
  
 
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   Andrew Stephens 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a novice to the planning game. It can be daunting to say the least! on friends recommendation my partner and I approached David Silk as our preferred surveyor to plan our home extension. We have found David to be very professional, helpful,  easy to talk to. Approachable and considerate to what we thought might have been at times, basic questions. David always listened to our concerns and has assisted with instructing a structural engineer and approved building inspectors.  We have no hesitation in recommending David Silk of Silk Sharples Jennings Chartered Surveyors to assist anyone with their building ventures.
  
 
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   John Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From overseas we bought an old house needing extensive renovation which due to Covid were unable to see it.  We engaged Colin to design and manage the renovations and alterations.  Despite all our communications being over Zoom etc Colin quickly grasped what we were wanting and developed plans meeting our requirements to retain the character of the house whilst bringing it up to modern standards and complying with all the regulations. and attending to the smallest detail.  He obtained us an excellent builder and as they ran in to various and some significant challenges kept us informed and overcame them to great results! Colin handled all the beaurocracy, finances etc and made the whole process stress free for us.  Despite significant extra unforseen work being necessary he was able to make savings elsewhere that enabled it to come in pretty much on budget. Now we have finally seen the house and are living in it we are very pleased with the result.  We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Colin.
  
 
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   Keithyboy25 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Couldn't have done more for us in our extension planning and application. David was clear in his communication every step of the way, listening to our needs and guiding us through the possibilities and their implications. Felt well looked after and the entire process was smooth and trouble free. Would definitely recommend and use again
  
 
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   Tim Robbins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent customer service from Dave, very friendly, honest and trustworthy. Dave was very knowledgable and informed us about everything. We would highly recommend the service.