Pre- and post-construction condition assessments of buildings and elements in close proximity to work sites, as part of a risk mitigation strategy for development projects.
Our building surveyors provide pre-construction dilapidation surveys to document the existing condition of a property, adjacent structures and the surrounding area prior to development.
Dilapidation surveys provide a factual record that can benefit all parties involved in a construction or demolition project. Our team offer expertise in pre-construction (and pre-demolition) surveys, which are carried out before the start of a project to document the existing condition, and post-construction surveys to assess any change in condition following development.
The dilapidation report includes a full photographic schedule to record the condition of the area surrounding the site. This document can then be referred to throughout a project to determine changes that have taken place over the project duration.
Early identification of defects allows appropriate monitoring levels of those issues to be established as part of the project execution. Following project completion, our team can then refer to the pre-construction survey to inspect the development and document any changes that have occurred during the development phase.
Photographic dilapidation reports
By carrying out photographic condition surveys before works commence, we provide clients with a factual record of the pre-existing condition of elements identified for inspection. The captured dilapidation report information can highlight at-risk structures that may require specific monitoring during the works. The survey data can also be used should a dispute arise about a change in condition, either during or on completion of the works.
Insurers are well aware of the risks contractors can be exposed to when completing large and complex construction and infrastructure projects. Contractors also understand that contract terms usually stipulate the need for pre-construction surveying of surrounding buildings or elements to mitigate the risk of disputes both during and on completion of works.
Each dilapidation inspection requires a tailored approach. Our surveyors work closely with the contractor's estimators during the project bidding stage to align our survey brief to both the client's and insurer's requirements. We can prepare detailed dilapidation survey fee estimates, incorporating all properties and features that require inspection. We can also act as liaison between property owners and our clients.
