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Structural Building Surveys & Defect Diagnosis

Structural Building Surveys & Defect Diagnosis by Innes England

Defects in a building can originate from a failure to carry out essential repairs or adaptations to the required standard. A survey to detect defects is essential to recommend the best repair and future maintenance of the building.

Some defects may not be too serious, but our thorough and professional defect surveys will locate the defect that causes the larger and long-term problems that affect the efficiency and soundness of the building.

Our team of chartered building surveyors is highly experienced and consistently provides an effective, yet personal service. Often the buildings we survey are occupied and their function needs to continue. In some cases, the building owner is not aware of the defect. In all cases, Innes England carries out structural building surveys in as unobtrusive a manner as possible. Our service includes:

  • A comprehensive report including photographs
  • A description of the defect
  • Clear proposals for remedial action
  • Advice on the next steps
  • Recommendations for further monitoring of the building or issue

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The Survey team at Innes England comprises highly skilled professionals, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in commercial property. Renowned for their market insights and extensive network, which they leverage to provide the best outcomes for our clients. Please get in touch with them to discuss your needs:

Fiona Harmer

BUILDING SURVEYOR | BUILDING CONSULTANCY

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Case studies

Explore our case studies to see how Innes England’s expertise has successfully guided clients across various sectors in the property market.

Supporting a leading Midlands university with estate valuation and building consultancy Image

Supporting a leading Midlands university with estate valuation and building consultancy

The Challenge: A leading Midlands university required detailed Depreciated Reinstatement Cost Assessments across six key buildings within its estate, including a Grade I-listed heritage building featuring original courtrooms and historic prison cells.

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Bringing BOYLE Sports’ First Leicester Store to Narborough Road Image

Bringing BOYLE Sports’ First Leicester Store to Narborough Road

The Challenge: Innes England’s existing client occupied the wider property, including the Morrisons Daily store on Narborough Road, but identified that part of the accommodation was no longer required and was effectively being used as surplus storage space. The opportunity was to separate and repurpose the space as a self-contained commercial unit and secure a suitable tenant that would provide the client with an additional income stream while making more effective use of the property.

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