Maguire Fairweather

It is vitally important that a purchaser considering a property acquisition is equipped with the full knowledge of its condition, defects and costs of repairs. We have a high standard of expertise in carrying out surveys of all types of property from private house purchases to surveys of commercial and industrial properties on behalf of large institutional investors.

From our visual inspections, we endeavour to identify major problems and defects as well as maintenance problems. The aim of our survey is to identify if there are any defects and problems which will require repairs or replacement of elements. This will allow the purchaser to evaluate information provided in our reports that may affect their decision in the purchase of the property.

Building Survey of commercial or Industrial property can more onerous and complex than with residential dwellings. Building types, sizes, construction as well as complex services systems make the commercial building surveys more in depth.

The principle remains the same as with all Building surveys, to identify the structural and general condition in order that a prospective purchaser can be evaluate the information provided in our report so that they can take commercial decisions on the purchase of the property.

As Chartered Building Surveyors, we have built up an extensive knowledge of building construction of several types of construction techniques. This has led us into inspection, surveying, diagnosing and implementing remedial repairs of Historic listed buildings and buildings in conservation areas.

The repair and upkeep of these buildings require special consideration and understanding the techniques to complete with listed building legislation and authorities.We have been involved over the years in a number of such buildings and we offer help and guidance on how best to repair such buildings, to prevent further deterioration, restore, refurbish and maintain.

Very often a prospective purchaser will base the investment decision on the feasibility, or otherwise, of refurbishment or conversion of the property to alternative use. In conjunction with the building survey, we can prepare preliminary scheme design drawings with estimated project costs to determine the practical feasibility and economic viability of the investment.