All four survey disciplines under a single contract and a unified set of reports for expert review.
A brief introduction to building surveys and a guide to the right service.
Describe your site and objective — we will advise which documents you need.
All four survey disciplines under a single contract and a unified set of reports for expert review.
A brief introduction to building surveys and a guide to the right service.
Describe your site and objective — we will advise which documents you need.
Buying a warehouse, industrial facility or office building? We will inspect the structure, roof, facades and building services, and show you what it will cost to put the building in order — before the deal, not after.
The report is a strong argument in price negotiations
Latent building defects — a leaking roof, reinforcement corrosion, overloaded floor slabs, worn-out pipework — become your expense after purchase. Sometimes they eat up a significant portion of the transaction budget. A visual walkthrough with the seller will not reveal them.
We survey the building in the same way as before a refurbishment, but focusing on the buyer's key question: what will need repairing and to what extent. For a tenant, the survey helps determine whether the building is suitable for their equipment and loads, and which defects should be recorded in the lease agreement.
Interesting factBuilding surveys
Ground-penetrating radar sends electromagnetic pulses into concrete and records reflections. These can reveal reinforcement positions and help estimate concrete cover. Results depend on the structure and measurement conditions.
Source: FHWA
A thermal camera measures surface temperature. A concealed pipe or moisture can change the temperature of a wall and appear in the image. The camera cannot directly see through the wall.
Source: FLIR
Reinforcement corrosion products occupy more volume than the original metal. They create internal pressure that can crack and spall concrete. Visible damage may begin with a process hidden inside the structure for a long time.
Source: FHWA
A building survey needs to establish whether a crack is still opening or movement has stopped. Repeated measurements and monitoring provide that evidence. A single photograph cannot show the structure’s movement history.
Source: Historic England
Turnaround time — from 5 working days: completed in time for your transaction.
You provide the address, floor area, building use and target transaction date. We arrange access with the seller or owner — one to two days on site is usually sufficient.
Stage outcome: site visit date and fixed price.
We inspect all structures, roofs, facades, basements and building services. We test the strength of concrete and masonry using instruments, look for signs of leaks, settlement and overloading; if approved by the owner, we excavate a trial pit to expose the foundation.
We photograph every defect and plot it on the plans.
Stage outcome: a complete picture of building defects with photographs.
For each defect, we specify what needs to be done and in what quantity: square metres of roof repairs, linear metres of cracks and pipework to be replaced, and the number of damaged elements. Using the schedule, a quantity surveyor or contractor can quickly estimate repair costs — providing solid evidence in price negotiations.
Stage outcome: schedule of defects suitable for cost estimating.
| Defect | Measure |
|---|---|
| Roof leaks | repair, m² |
| Cracks in masonry | crack injection, lin. m |
| Corrosion of slab reinforcement | concrete cover repair, m² |
| Heating pipes | replacement, lin. m |
| Perimeter paving | reinstatement, m² |
The result is the technical condition category of the building and primary structures to GOST 31937-2024, conclusions on suitability for continued use and recommendations. The report will also be useful after purchase as a basis for refurbishment design.
Stage outcome: assessment report to support the transaction decision and repair plan.
| Category | What it means |
|---|---|
| Code-compliant (Good) | everything in accordance with the design and standards |
| Serviceable | deviations exist, but do not affect safety |
| Limited serviceable condition | repair or strengthening required |
| Dangerous (imminent risk of collapse) | risk of collapse — deal in question |
A pre-purchase report is structured the same way as a pre-reconstruction report, but focuses on repair volumes. It includes:
Deliverables: technical report (assessment report) on the survey in electronic format.
Building and structural surveys we have completed — with detailed case studies on the project pages.
Noginsk, 5 Soedinitelnaya Street
boiler house building, chimney, pipe rack, zone of influence: 11 trial pits, concrete testing, structural calculations
More about the project →
Nadym, 50A Zvereva Street
72.5 × 36 m building: 3 trial pits, non-destructive testing, structural calculations, 3D laser scanning
More about the project →These are just some of our projects — we carry out work on 40–50 sites every year.
We fix the price in the contract and will quote it on the day of your enquiry.
To get a quote, please send:
A visual inspection shows what is visible. A building survey reveals what is hidden: concrete strength, reinforcement, foundation condition and the degree of wear of building services. And it provides a document with conclusions compliant with GOST, rather than just an opinion.
Yes, access to the building is required. Trial pits and opening-up works are carried out only with the owner's approval and are reinstated after completion.
We provide a schedule of defects with bill of quantities — any contractor or quantity surveyor can price an estimate from it. We can also prepare a cost estimate separately upon request.
In accordance with GOST 31937-2024 "Buildings and structures. Rules for inspection and monitoring of the technical condition" and SP 13-102-2003. Concrete strength is tested to GOST 17624 and GOST 22690, and structural calculations follow current codes of practice.
Yes, as part of a building survey: we excavate trial pits, inspect the foundation structure and bearing soil, and test material strength. Before purchase and at neighbouring buildings, we excavate trial pits only if the owner has approved opening-up works; otherwise we assess foundations from indirect signs — cracks and deformations in the superstructure. If soil properties are needed for structural calculations, we add geotechnical surveys.
If you do not have a technical brief, describe the project: site location, planned construction, and whether a design exists. We will reply with a scope of work and cost.
