Our Services.
RICS-regulated building surveying services for commercial property owners, occupiers, developers and funders across the United Kingdom.
Building Surveys
Botley Byrne provides bespoke building surveys for commercial properties across the UK. Our experienced RICS building surveyors deliver clear, actionable reports identifying defects, compliance risks, and future liabilities, supporting informed purchase, lease, and asset management decisions.
Due Diligence
Our pre-acquisition due diligence surveys give buyers and occupiers a complete picture of structural condition, compliance risk, and future liabilities before committing to a commercial property transaction. We work across all asset classes throughout the UK.
Contract Administration
Our RICS-regulated surveyors act as contract administrator on building projects of all scales, issuing instructions, certifying payments, managing variations, and ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed specification.
Reinstatement Cost Assessments
A RICS reinstatement cost assessment (RCA) establishes the accurate rebuild cost of your property for buildings insurance purposes. Our assessments protect landlords, occupiers, and asset managers from the financial risk of underinsurance at the point of claim.
Project Management
Botley Byrne provides commercially focused project management for refurbishments, fit-outs, and new development across all commercial sectors. We coordinate design teams, contractors, and programme delivery to protect your time, budget, and quality objectives.
Planned Maintenance
Our planned preventative maintenance (PPM) surveys and reports help property owners and asset managers budget accurately, extend the life of their buildings, and avoid costly reactive repairs. We deliver tailored maintenance schedules across all commercial property types.
Project Monitoring
Acting independently on behalf of funders, purchasers, and lenders, our project monitoring service tracks construction progress, quality, and cost against programme, providing regular certified reports to protect your financial exposure throughout the development lifecycle.
Schedules of Condition
A schedule of condition provides a comprehensive photographic and written record of a property's state at a defined point, typically lease commencement. It is an essential tool for limiting dilapidations liability and protecting tenants from inheriting pre-existing defects.
Lease Advice
We provide practical, commercially focused lease advice to both landlords and tenants on repairing covenants, yield-up obligations, break clause conditions, and all aspects of property management throughout the lease term, across offices, retail, industrial, and specialist sectors.
Dilapidations
Our RICS-regulated building surveyors prepare and negotiate dilapidations schedules and terminal schedules of dilapidations for landlords and tenants across all commercial property sectors. We provide robust assessments and pursue the best commercial outcome through negotiation or dispute resolution.
Litigation Support
Botley Byrne provides expert witness reports and litigation support for building-related disputes, including dilapidations, construction defect claims, party wall matters, and professional negligence cases. Our RICS-regulated surveyors are experienced in preparing and presenting expert evidence in court and tribunal proceedings.
Which survey level do I need?
Our RICS building surveyors will always recommend the right service for your property and objectives. Here’s a quick guide.
Condition Report (Level 1)
Best for newer or recently refurbished commercial properties needing a quick, cost-effective overview of condition. Provides traffic-light ratings with no detailed repair advice.
HomeBuyer / Commercial Survey (Level 2)
Ideal for most conventional commercial and residential properties. Includes detailed defect identification, repair cost guidance, and a market valuation for pre-acquisition decisions.
Full Building Survey (Level 3)
Essential for older buildings, listed structures, non-standard construction, or any property where a comprehensive structural assessment is required before purchase or major works.
What you always get.
Regardless of which service you instruct, every report is delivered to the same RICS-regulated standard by an experienced building surveyor.
RICS Regulated
Every report meets the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors standards for building surveying.
On-Site Inspection
A qualified RICS building surveyor physically inspects every accessible element of the property.
Actionable Written Report
Formatted for direct use by your solicitor, lender, or for price renegotiation with the vendor.
Professional Indemnity
All surveys are backed by full professional indemnity insurance for your protection.
Dedicated Surveyor
A named RICS-regulated building surveyor handles your instruction from booking to delivery.
All Property Types
Offices, hotels, leisure, retail, logistics, data centres, residential and portfolio properties across the UK.
Every Property Challenge. One Expert Team.
Phone
020 3178 8099Address
17 Hanover Square, London W1S 1BN
Your property, thoroughly surveyed and fully protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about RICS building surveying services, survey levels, dilapidations, and commercial property advice across the UK.
Which building survey is right for my commercial property?
For commercial acquisitions, a Due Diligence or Full Building Survey is typically recommended. These provide a comprehensive picture of structural condition, compliance risks, and future liabilities before you commit to purchase or lease.
What is a building survey?
A RICS building survey is a detailed professional inspection of a property's condition. Our RICS-regulated building surveyors identify defects, compliance risks, and future liabilities, delivering clear and actionable reports for purchase, lease, and asset management decisions.
What is the difference between a building survey and due diligence?
A building survey focuses on the physical condition of a property. Due diligence encompasses the full picture, condition, compliance, environmental matters, and legal considerations, providing a complete risk assessment for commercial acquisitions and lease transactions.
What is a schedule of condition?
A schedule of condition is a detailed photographic and written record of a property's condition at a specific point in time, typically at lease commencement. It protects tenants from inheriting pre-existing defects and is essential for managing dilapidations liability at lease end.
What are dilapidations?
Dilapidations are the repair, redecoration, and reinstatement obligations a tenant must fulfil at lease end under the terms of their lease. Our RICS-regulated surveyors act for both landlords and tenants across the UK, preparing and negotiating dilapidations schedules to achieve the best outcome.
What is a reinstatement cost assessment?
A reinstatement cost assessment (RCA) is a RICS-regulated valuation of the cost to rebuild a property from scratch. It is required for buildings insurance purposes to ensure your sum insured is accurate and you are not exposed to underinsurance at the point of claim.
What does contract administration involve?
Contract administration involves managing a building contract on behalf of the employer, issuing instructions, certifying payments, managing variations, and ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed specification.
What areas of the UK do you cover?
Botley Byrne provide building surveyor services across the whole of the United Kingdom, including offices, hotels, leisure, shopping centres, logistics and warehousing, data centres and residential across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Do you act for both landlords and tenants?
Yes. We act for landlords, tenants, purchasers, vendors, funders, and developers across all our service lines. Our commercially focused, impartial advice protects your interests in every transaction.
Can you provide expert witness or litigation support?
Yes. Our RICS-regulated surveyors provide expert witness reports, litigation support, and dispute resolution services for building-related legal proceedings, including dilapidations disputes, defect claims, and party wall matters.