Shops, Offices & Commercial Units
If you are buying a business premises freehold then the best type of survey is a detailed survey report, just as might be prepared for a residential property. Owing to the size of many business premises we may wish to hire in a vehicle with a hoist so we can assess the roof condition.
Foxtrot has considerable experience of surveys of all types of business premises and the reports are often used to help renegotiate the purchase price.
It is not uncommon to find that these premises are rather neglected, tired and have lacked in major investment to the building infrastructure. Consequently, we tend to find that the defects are rather advanced and that the costs of repairs can be high. The survey is thus an essential part of the purchase process.
Commonly found defects might be:
- Roof leaks
- Rainwater disposal problems
- Excessive wear/damage to doors and floors
- Out of date electrical installations
- Rising and penetrating damp problems
- Inadequate thermal insulation
Your detailed survey report will contain:
- Introduction
- Summary Description
- Structural movement
- Timber defects
- Dampness (dpc, rising, penetrating and condensation)
- Insulation (sound and thermal)
- Fire protection
- Rainwater fittings
- Chimneys
- Roof structure and coverings
- External walls
- External joinery
- External decorations
- Roof spaces
- Ceilings
- Internal walls
- Floors
- Fireplaces, flues and chimney breasts
- Internal joinery Internal decorations
- Site and grounds
- Services (electricity, gas, water, heating, drains) Note:These are not tested but general comments are made. It is always prudent to have an independent inspection of the service installations.
A survey by Foxtrot on your intended business premises purchase will help you avoid high expenditure that you hadn't anticipated. Contact Foxtrot today to request your quote.
