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Building Surveying & Technical Due Diligence
Know the condition, risks and future costs of a building before you buy, fund, lease or sell it, while there is still time to act on what we find.
Overview
Risk understood
before you commit
Atlas inspect the structure, fabric and building services of a property and report its condition, compliance, risk and future spend in clear commercial terms.
A good report does more than list defects. It tells you which issues matter to the transaction, what they are likely to cost and when, so you can reflect them in the price, the terms or your business plan.
We report for acquisitions, investment, funding, leasing and sales, working directly with investors, lenders, occupiers and vendors, and alongside their solicitors and agents.
- Before exchangeFindings in time to negotiate price or terms
- 20+ yearsProviding vendor technical due diligence
- One teamBuilding surveyors and MEP engineers working together
What we do
What an Atlas TDD
covers
Each instruction is tailored to the transaction, the asset and the level of detail you need.
Start an enquiry- 01
Pre-acquisition
Condition, compliance and risk assessed before exchange, so significant issues can be reflected in the price, the terms or your plans for the building.
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Vendor due diligence
Reports for sellers preparing an asset for market, pitched at the level of materiality a purchaser needs and updated quickly if a deal is protracted.
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Funding and refinance
Independent reporting for lenders and funders on the condition of the security, the risks attached to it and the spend ahead.
- 04
Pre-lease
Surveys for occupiers before they sign, highlighting repairing obligations and recording condition to limit dilapidations liability at lease end.
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Portfolio
Due diligence across several assets, reported in a consistent format so risk and capital spend can be compared building by building.
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Capex and lifecycle
A forward view of repairs, plant replacement and major expenditure, so there are no surprises after completion.
The report
Clear findings,
costed
Every report opens with an executive summary in plain commercial language: the key risks, what they are likely to cost and what we recommend.
The detail sits behind it for you and your advisers. Our reports are factual, well illustrated and prioritised, and combine technical detail with commercial clarity.
- Structure and fabric
- Condition of the structure, roofs, façades and internal finishes, with defects, their likely causes and remedial recommendations.
- Building services
- Mechanical, electrical and public health services assessed by our MEP engineers for condition, remaining life and compliance.
- Statutory compliance
- Planning, fire safety and accessibility, with any gaps and their likely consequences.
- Documentation
- Review of design, construction and maintenance records, and of any gaps in them.
- Sustainability
- Energy performance and MEES position, with input from our sustainability team where required.
- Costs and capex
- Repair liabilities, lifecycle costs and a forecast of capital expenditure for the years ahead.
Who it is for
Buyers, funders,
vendors and occupiers
We act for private and institutional investors, developers, lenders, occupiers and vendors, on commercial, industrial and residential property across the UK and internationally.
- Investors and purchasers before exchange
- Lenders and funders at loan or refinance
- Vendors preparing an asset for sale
- Occupiers before signing a lease
- Solicitors and agents who need building surveying and MEP expertise on a transaction
Building surveys
Our Building Survey service provides a comprehensive assessment of a property’s physical condition and performance. Whether for acquisition, occupation, or maintenance planning, we deliver clear, practical advice to support long-term asset management.
Atlas Building Consultants undertake detailed inspections of structure, fabric, and services, identifying defects, compliance issues, and areas of deterioration. Each survey is tailored to suit your specific needs and level of detail required.
Our Building Survey services include:
- Full building condition surveys for commercial, industrial, and residential properties
- Defect analysis and remedial recommendations
- Planned maintenance and lifecycle assessments
- Schedules of condition for lease or construction purposes
- Reinstatement cost assessments for insurance valuations
Our reports are factual, well-illustrated, and prioritised — enabling owners and occupiers to plan maintenance, manage costs, and maintain asset performance with confidence.
FAQ
Common
questions
Something else you would like to know? Our directors are happy to talk through your transaction.
Speak to a directorWhat is technical due diligence?
An independent inspection of a building’s structure, fabric and services, with a report on its condition, compliance, risks and likely future costs. It is usually commissioned before a purchase, lease, loan or sale, so the people making the decision know what they are taking on.
When should I commission a TDD report?
As early in the transaction as you can, and before exchange or signing a lease. The findings are most useful while there is still time to negotiate on price, terms or repairing obligations.
What is in the report?
An executive summary of the key risks and costs in plain language, followed by detailed findings on the structure, fabric, building services and compliance, and a forecast of repairs and capital expenditure.
Do you report for vendors as well as buyers?
Yes. Our vendor reports are prepared to the level of materiality a purchaser needs, and we can update them quickly if a sale takes longer than planned.
Do you cover building services as well as the building itself?
Yes. Our building surveyors work alongside our MEP engineers, so the structure, fabric and mechanical, electrical and public health services are covered by one team.
Can you survey a portfolio?
Yes. Each asset is reported in a consistent format, so risks and costs can be compared across the portfolio.
Get in touch
Buying, funding
or selling?
Interested? Get in touch, we’d love to hear about your project. We will get back to you as soon as we can.