A commercial property structural survey provides a thorough analysis on the construction of a property, identifying any building defects or the presence of hazardous materials such as asbestos. The report offers suggestions for immediate repairs and advises on future maintenance for the property, to assure that the office space meets health and safety requirements. A swanky office is nice (and we’ll get to that later), but a safe one is essential.
With most commercial leases, tenants are liable for property repairs and maintenance, so it is crucial to understand the condition of the property you are signing into. Identifying any long-term costs can open the floor to negotiations, meaning that we can work together to finalise a deal tailored to the needs of your business. We help devise a long-term plan to mitigate liability at the end of your lease, to minimise costs and maximise value.
The cost of a commercial property survey depends on the size of the building that is being surveyed. Having a team of in-house building surveyors allows us to factor this into the total cost of relocating, and provide you with as much information as possible, for the lowest cost. Commercial property surveys also provide insight into hidden costs, allowing us to negotiate a better deal for you.
When it comes to signing an office lease, mistakes can be costly – so it’s important to get it right first time. Our expert team are here to offer advice and guidance on the findings of your commercial property survey every step of the way, answering any concerns you may have. With your interests in mind, we provide you with all the information you’ll need to be able to sign your new office lease with confidence and clarity.
Identify risks before you commit
Experienced, in-house qualified building surveyors
Potential money saver
Example scenario
We carried out a building survey of Mind’s office in East London. Our follow up report identified a number of costly maintenance issues, which would affect their longer term occupation of the space. The findings of the report were fed into the ongoing lease renewal negotiations with the landlord, with the intention of securing a more competitive rent.
Our expert team worked with Yelp to understand their current headcount and future plans to create a personalised strategy that focused on sourcing a permanent, long-term London headquarters. We found them just that, securing a great space on the border of Shoreditch and the City with a massive private terrace...
We provided a comprehensive workplace consultancy to define and source the very best space solution for Depop’s new headquarters, and to accommodate their hybrid working model. This included understanding what their employees wanted from their place of work, how the space can benefit employee productivity and wellbeing, and which solutions would...
Having outgrown their existing short-term lease, but also wanting to retain their own space with its generous kitchen and breakout area, our team provided Cuvva with workspace analysis and consultancy. We advised them on the costs/benefits for both maintaining their existing property and relocating to a new office with options for...
Just Eat For Business (previously City Pantry) were looking for additional space close to their current headquarters. This space had to be fully fitted for ease, and flexible enough to accommodate their growth. Making Moves drove the best value, and secured them an office a 5 minute walk from their Headquarters in St Pauls...