Surveys, Inspections & Building Diagnostics

Design and Specification That Bridges Diagnosis and Delivery

We turn survey evidence, defect intelligence and client objectives into practical design solutions, detailed specifications and contractor ready documentation, connecting what we find to what gets built.

Who This Service Is For

Asset owners, housing providers, project sponsors and property managers who need to move from survey findings to specified, tendered and delivered repair, refurbishment or retrofit works.

Service Scope

Design consultancy for repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, remodelling, conversions, extensions and adaptations

Measured surveys, existing condition information and design briefs

Technical specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation

Feasibility studies, option appraisals and budget conscious design development

Listed building and heritage repair advice within competence

PAS 2035 retrofit design where the responsible qualified role is verified

Planning, listed building consent and building control submission management

Repair details, refurbishment drawings, schedules and performance requirements

Tender drawings, scope packages and contractor pricing information

RIBA Plan of Work aligned design stage deliverables where applicable

Design coordination across building surveying, structural, M&E, fire, sustainability and other disciplines

Building Regulations compliance coordination

BIM / information management deliverables where genuinely supported

As built and handover information requirements

Remedial works specifications arising from defect, stock condition, fire, façade and external works surveys

Resident sensitive adaptation and refurbishment specifications

Deliverables

Design brief and feasibility report

Technical specifications and schedules of work

Tender documentation and contractor pricing packs

Drawings, details and performance requirements

PAS 2035 retrofit design documentation where applicable

Building Regulations application and coordination

As built records and handover information

Exclusions & Boundaries

Structural engineering design, referred to verified structural engineers

M&E design, referred to building services engineers

Statutory Building Regulations approval responsibility (remains with the Approved Inspector or Building Control Body)

Contractor selection or appointment, we prepare documentation; client appoints

Methodology

Design development follows a structured process from brief and feasibility through concept, detailed design, specification, tender and construction support. Each stage is evidence based, drawing on survey findings, condition data and client objectives to produce practical, buildable solutions.

Competence

Delivered by Chartered Surveyors and design professionals with experience in repair, refurbishment, retrofit and adaptation projects. Heritage, retrofit and specialist design input is provided by professionals with the relevant verified qualifications.

Governance & Quality

All design outputs are coordinated, peer reviewed and referenced to current standards. Scope, assumptions and design responsibilities are clearly documented at each stage.

Sectors Served

Housing & Social HousingLocal GovernmentEducationHeritage & ConservationCommercial PropertyHealthcare

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you take a project from survey through to specification?

Yes. That is our core strength, connecting Building Surveying diagnosis directly to Design & Specification, so nothing is lost between finding a problem and specifying the solution.

Do you manage planning applications?

Where commissioned, we manage planning, listed building consent and building control submissions. Statutory approval responsibility remains with the relevant authority.

Do you provide PAS 2035 retrofit design?

Yes, where the responsible qualified role and current scheme requirements are verified. PAS 2035 work is coordinated with our Sustainability & Energy service (19.5).

Related Services

Building Surveying

Project Management

Sustainability & Energy

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