Commercial Building Surveying in Plymouth

Gemstock carries out pre-acquisition surveys including, where appropriate, working in conjunction with other professional advisers such as mechanical and electrical consultants so that our clients can make the right decisions based on the condition and suitability of buildings.

Building survey format tailored for commercial property.

Building defects detract from optimal building performance and pose inherent risks and have cost implications. Gemstock surveyors are experienced and well placed to investigate and report on specific defects or issues of particular concern.

Gemstock surveyors have considerable understanding of the performance of building materials and can advise on appropriate maintenance strategy and implementation.

Gemstock can prepare reinstatement cost assessments for insurance purposes.

Gemstock provide service charge analysis and advice.

Gemstock building surveys identify ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’ about particular buildings having special regard to the dilapidation liabilities. This helps our clients make decisions which serve their interests in both the short term and longer term. Building surveys can be either our standard format or tailored to suit client requirements.

Gemstock provide condition surveys and reports.

Gemstock surveyors can undertake export reports being appointed by one party or as a single joint expert, and will be bound by the RICS and CPR duties where the surveyor duty to his or her client is overridden by his or her duty to the Court.

Schedule of Condition documents can be specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of each situation. They may take the form of detailed written reports that incorporate both narrative descriptions and supporting photographic evidence, providing a comprehensive overview of the condition of a property at a given point in time. Alternatively, they can be presented as straightforward photographic schedules of condition, consisting solely of a series of carefully documented images. These are often used to accompany leases or other formal agreements, serving as a clear visual record to help avoid future disputes by accurately reflecting the state of the premises at the commencement of the tenancy or contractual arrangement.

Gemstock provide planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and reports.

Building surveys and reports for commercial clients.