Commercial Chartered Surveyors

Commercial Building Surveys and Technical Due Diligence 

When considering the purchase of a commercial property or entering into a new lease with repairing covenants, we can undertake an inspection and technical due diligence assessment to identify the current condition and provide strategic advice on defects, repairs and liabilities. Stapleton Consulting has vast experience surveying for a wide range of commercial property. 


  • Commercial Office Space
  • Industrial Buildings
  • Retail
  • Leisure
  • Healthcare
  • Listed Buildings

Building Surveys and Defect Investigation

Our experience in building construction and pathology enables us to undertake detailed pre-acquisition surveys of residential, commercial and industrial property.


Our detailed survey reports can highlight potential liabilities and maintenance issues, provide indicative budget costs, to enable our clients to make an informed decision prior to purchasing.


We provide advice with regard to repairing liabilities under the terms of a lease and provide advice on the future repairing and possible dilapidations liability.


We undertake investigation of defects relating to design or workmanship and provide recommendations for remedial works.

Building Design and Contract Administration

Stapleton Consulting has extensive experience in construction contracts for alterations, extensions and refurbishment of existing buildings to all types of properties whether commercial, industrial or residential. We provide a one-stop service from inception through to completion.

Our services include:


  • Feasibility study and scheme design for alterations, extensions or refurbishment
  • Preparation of drawings and supporting documentation for planning approval
  • Preparation of schedule of works and tender documents
  • Preparation of contract documents
  • Advice on procurement route
  • Competitive tendering
  • Supervision of works on site to control cost, quality and programme
  • Issuing payment Certificates and Agreement of final account
  • Role of Principal Designer the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
Commercial office building design and contract administration

Project Management Services

Stapleton Consulting have experience managing all types of construction projects, including new build, alterations, conversions, refurbishments, fitting out-works and repair contracts.


We are involved throughout the process, and advise from the initial client brief and concept stage, through the procurement, design, specification, delivery and handover stages.

  • Project management inception through to completion
  • Client brief development
  • Feasibility study and scheme design for alterations, extensions or refurbishments
  • Preparation of drawings and supporting documentation for planning approval
  • Preparation of schedule of works and tender documents
  • Preparation of contract documents
  • Advice on procurement strategy
  • Competitive tendering
  • Supervision of works on site to control cost, quality and programme
  • Issuing payment Certificates and Agreement of final account
  • Role of Principal Designer the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
Cat B commercial office project management services

Dilapidations

Dilapidations claims are based upon contract law, supplemented by case law and statute. A lease essentially creates a contractual relationship between two parties and a schedule of dilapidations is an allegation of breach of contract, which could result in legal action. The Civil Procedure Rules and the Property Litigation Association's Pre-action Protocol have fundamentally changed the method in which dilapidations are now approached. In our opinion this is not an area of practice for the inexperienced.


As a record of evidence that can be put before the court, the clarity and accuracy of a schedule of dilapidations is extremely important. Our team can act on your behalf in compiling a dilapidation survey and/or Scott schedule at the end of the lease. Our expertise will ensure that you have the best possible advice with regard to remedy and damages.


Stapleton Consulting act for both landlords and tenants for various property types. We have a detailed knowledge of dilapidations law and practice and our constant involvement keeps us at the forefront of current thinking and case law.

Our services include:


  • Acting for Landlords & Tenants to provide advice on their potential dilapidations liabilities and lease obligations.
  • Break clause experience and advice
  • Providing detailed Schedules of Condition at lease commencement to limit the potential dilapidations liability.
  • Interim dilapidation Schedules
  • Repairs Notices
  • Terminal Schedules
  • Advice to tenants in defending the landlord’s schedule
Commercial dilapidations

Party Wall and Neighbourly Matters

The main purpose of the Party Wall act is etc Act 1996 is to enable joint owners of a structure, such as a wall between two properties, to carry out certain works. Adjoining property owners are served formal notice and a Party Wall Award is prepared. The Party Wall Act also covers building on boundary line and excavating near and adjacent structure.


Stapleton Consulting can provide which knowledge enables the preparation of the requisite documentation for our appointing owners and the administration of the Party Wall. We strictly follow the RICS Guidance Notes for Party Wall matters.


Stapleton consulting will Act for:


  • Building owners - those who want the works carrying out
  • Adjoining owners - those affected by the proposed work
  • Joint owners - impartially oversee works on behalf of both parties as an ‘agreed surveyor’
  • Party Structure - Part of a structure that is jointly owned, such as a floor, wall, or boundary wall
  • Line of Junction - Building on or up to a boundary
  • Adjacent Excavations - Excavations within 6m of an adjacent structure
  • Formal Notices - Served on adjoining owners within set time scales
  • Party Wall Award - legal award agreed by both parties detailing how the works will go ahead

Our services for Party Walls include:


  • Review drawings and structural details to ascertain the application of the Party Wall etc Act 1996
  • Service of and response to Notices for Building and Adjoining Owners
  • Preparation and agreement of Schedule of Condition
  • Preparation, agreement and publication of Award
  • Settling the Award and agreeing compensation/ remedial works upon completion
Party Wall Act 1996

Reinstatement Cost Assessments

Building on fire

Stapleton Consulting can provide cost assessment for insurance reinstatement purposes of residential, commercial and historic buildings. Having the right insurance cover is essential. If you’re under-insured, you run the risk of running into un-budgeted-for costs. And if you’re over insured, your premiums may be unnecessarily high.


This is where our specialist Reinstatement Cost Assessments team comes in. We complete detailed inspections of your property to give you an accurate cost for rebuilding, with each assessment tailored for the individual building.

Building Alterations

If you are considering altering or extending your property, Stapleton Consulting can offer you a full design service including:

Stapleton consulting will Act for:


  • Initial feasibility advice and budget costs
  • Preparation of detailed drawings
  • Planning Applications
  • Building Control Applications
  • Specification & Tendering
  • Supervision Contract Administration of the works
  • Agreement of the Final Account
Building alterations

Whether you are looking for someone to manage the whole process, or need assistance in a specific area, Stapleton Consulting would be pleased to discuss your requirements.