Our experienced Chartered Building Surveyors advise property owners, landed estates, banks, funds, landlords, investors, developers, asset managers and occupiers in respect of all building types and uses.
Whether undertaking a single or portfolio due diligence survey or dealing with dilapidations claims, our team of Chartered Building Surveyors have the expertise to ensure that your interests are protected at all times and for all types of property.
We undertake any aspect of building surveying of all types of commercial, industrial, residential, leisure and retail buildings for investment or occupational purposes.
When required, we recommend and co-ordinate the services of other professional and specialist consultants to ensure the production of comprehensive reports.
Our Chartered Building Surveyors offer a wide range of building surveying and professional services, for more details please select from the list at the bottom of this page.
This list broadly shows the services we offer, however if you are unsure of which service you would require, or for a bespoke tailored package incorporating any number of aspects of building surveying services, please contact our Director and Head of the Professional Team, Alistair Slater aslater@pandbc.co.uk or call 0203 478 0627.
We now offer building safety and compliance services to assist you in complying with your duties under the Building Safety Act 2022, particularly when undertaking construction projects and appointing a principle designer.
For more information please contact Simon Garrard sgarrard@pandbc.co.uk or call 0203 478 0637.
Our Services includes:
Building Safety and Compliance
As a consultancy with a wealth of experience in technical due diligence, building design, regulatory compliance and works within Higher Risk Buildings PBC are ideally placed to provide you advice in relation to the Building Safety Act and the most recent update to The Building Regulations. PBC offer the role of Principal Designer under the Building Regulations alongside works specifically related to Higher Risk Buildings including regulatory applications made to the Building Safety Regulator under the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023.
Technical Due Diligence
We undertake Pre-Acquisition and Vendor Surveys on all types of commercial, industrial, residential, leisure and retail buildings for investment or occupational purposes.
We recommend and co-ordinate the services of other professional and specialist consultants to ensure the production of comprehensive reports, incorporating building services, environmental assessments, asbestos surveys, structural engineering advice and a selection of other specialist services.
Our Chartered Building Surveyors work at speed to arrange and coordinate a team of due diligence survey consultants, ensuring prompt delivery of reports to suit the client’s deadlines.
Dilapidations Advice
Compliance with lease obligations in respect of the repair and maintenance of a property is important for landlords and tenants alike.
We are experienced in acting for all facets of dilapidation matters including:
Preparation of terminal or in-term schedules of dilapidations
Negotiation of schedules to settlement on behalf of landlords or tenants
General dilapidation advice, including preparation of assessments of dilapidations liabilities for both future budget planning/accounting purposes
Party Wall & Neighbourly Advice
We advise clients on a host on neighbourly matters, party walls and other boundary matters, whether that be for the undertaking works involving adjoining properties or for those in receipt of a party wall notice.
For further assistance, please contact our Managing Director, David Goedecke, who specialises in a Party Wall & Neighbourly Matters advice.
Bank Monitoring Services
We provide an initial construction appraisal report on behalf of banks and other lenders, and then subsequent monitoring of the construction phase to ensure the banks and/or funders interests are protected.
We issue interim construction monitoring reports, which are normally monthly for valuation and drawdown purposes.
Schedules Of Condition
We undertake condition surveys of all types of buildings for our clients. We also prepare photographic and descriptive schedules of condition for attachment to a lease.
Building Insurance Advice
We provide building reinstatement cost assessments on behalf of both building owners and occupiers of all types of property, both individual and portfolios for insurance purposes.
Expert Witness
We act as expert witness to give evidence on property and construction matters in judicial or tribunal proceedings.
Contract Administration Services
PBC prepare the feasibility studies, including liaising with statutory and planning authorities, obtaining relevant consents, designing and specifying as appropriate, obtaining tenders, administering the building contract works to completion, issuing all contract instructions, statements for payment and completion certificates.
Licences for Alterations
We submit applications for the landlord’s approval for alterations to an occupier’s demise, including plan drawings and agreeing specifications for the works.
We also act for the landlord to ensure that the lease and all legal implications are considered to safeguard the premises.
This normally includes agreeing the scope of the occupier’s works and then monitoring them to check compliance with the agreed specification and plans.
Planned Maintenance Reports
We prepare planned maintenance reports and programmes’ to ensure that all future maintenance requirements and repairing obligations are met. Planned maintenance also assists property managers in setting service charge budgets and allocating future expenditure.
Defects Analysis
Through investigation and Defects Analysis we can identify the cause of any building defects.
We work with other parties and specialists resulting in the recommendations and budgets for remedial work.
In addition, we arrange for the works to be undertaken and can advise on any resulting repairing liability issues or other liabilities under design or construction warranties.
360 Degree Photometry
PBC can provide state-of-the-art, immersive 3D scanning services for your property creating a virtual tour which allows you to virtually move through the area and see it from any angle. This is great for documenting, collaborating, and designing spaces.
