Building Surveying
Ownership and occupation of property hold many pitfalls for the unwary. J & E Shepherd Building Surveyors are trained and experienced in the many technical aspects relating to property.
Our established and rapidly expanding Building Surveying Division supports J & E Shepherd's national office network, accepting instructions throughout Scotland and the North of England.
With over thirty years experience in commercial and residential property markets the department continues to develop a suite of services that exceed the ambitions of the many major property companies, pension funds and financial institutions which we serve.
Our Building Surveyors' offer specialist expertise and a flexible service in the following areas:
Architectural Design
- In preparation of Planning and Building Warrant submissions for new build and refurbishment projectsBuilding Refurbishment
Dilapidations
- Vital for landlord and tenant clients
Our Building Surveyors' offer specialist expertise and a flexible service in the following areas:
Acquisition/Building Surveys
- Both commercial and residentialSchedules of Condition
- Essential record for tenant/landlord on commencement of a commercial leaseFire Risk Assessments
- Per the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1999Disabled Access Audits
- Per the Disability Discrimination Act 1995Insurance re-instatement and valuation
Defects analysis
Planned Maintenance & Life cycle costing
Our Building Surveyors' offer specialist expertise and a flexible service in the following areas:
Defects analysis
Planned Maintenance & Life cycle costing
Lease and Title Plan
- Preparation for commercial lease agreements, development and land disposalsAsbestos Surveys
- Per The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002, we are able to offer a full range of asbestos surveys in conjunction with Shepherd Asbestos Solutions Limited
Our Building Surveying Department consists of four regionally based teams complimenting our agency, valuation, investment and property management teams. We would consequently be happy to provide further information on the benefits this service can provide.