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Building survey specialists in the City of London

The City of London operates at a pace and density that sets it apart from every other commercial market in the country. Office buildings turn over tenants on tight schedules, lease obligations are scrutinised closely, and the sheer value of assets here means that gaps in a survey carry real financial consequences.

Our RICS-registered surveyors work with occupiers, investors, developers, lenders, and insolvency practitioners across central London, delivering building surveys and condition assessments that stand up to scrutiny. Instructions in and around the City are supported through our Canary Wharf office.

To discuss your requirements, call 0800 051 2593, email [email protected], or complete our contact form. We will arrange a no-obligation consultation at a time that works for you.

Our commercial building survey types

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Commercial building survey

A thorough assessment of a commercial property's condition, identifying structural defects, maintenance requirements, and potential liabilities. We inspect accessible elements of the building and provide a detailed report to support your purchase, lease, or investment decision.

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Dilapidations

Dilapidations are the repair and reinstatement obligations that arise under a commercial lease. Whether you are a landlord preparing a schedule of dilapidations or a tenant seeking to understand your liability at lease end, we assess the position clearly and negotiate on your behalf where required.

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Schedule of condition

A schedule of condition records the precise state of a property at a specific point in time, most commonly at the start of a lease. The document limits a tenant's repair liability to no worse than the condition recorded, providing important protection throughout the lease term.

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Measured survey

A measured survey produces accurate floor plans, elevations, and sections of a building for use in design, development, or asset management. Our surveyors capture detailed spatial data on site, delivering drawings to the specification and scale your project requires.

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Our experienced surveyors are here to support you at every stage of your commercial property journey, from pre-acquisition surveys and condition assessments through to dilapidations and lease end negotiations. We take the time to understand your specific requirements and provide clear, practical advice you can act on with confidence.

Do not hesitate if you cannot see the survey type you need above. Our team covers a broad range of building consultancy services and will point you in the right direction. Call 0800 051 2593 or email [email protected] to speak with our team today.

What property types can I book a commercial building survey for in the City of London?

Drawing on 180 years of experience, our surveyors are well-placed to assess the full range of commercial stock found across central London. Property types we regularly survey include:

Offices

The City's office market is one of the most active and demanding in the world. Post-Cat A fit-outs, stripped-back shells, multi-floor headquarters, and heritage-listed buildings with modern extensions all present distinct survey challenges.

Our surveyors assess structural fabric, building services, cladding systems, and compliance matters with the same precision and depth regardless of building age or specification, producing reports that give occupiers and investors a clear, reliable basis for their decisions.

Retail units

Retail and food and beverage premises within the Square Mile serve a dense daytime population rather than a traditional high street catchment. Units within mixed-use developments, basement food halls, and ground-floor retail beneath tall buildings carry specific structural and servicing considerations.

We assess each in full, with particular attention to floor loadings, ventilation infrastructure, and the interface between retail and upper-floor office accommodation.

Industrial and logistics buildings

Last-mile logistics and trade counter facilities serving the city are under significant pressure from competing land uses. Where such assets exist within or immediately adjacent to the City of London, their operational condition and structural integrity carry direct implications for supply chain continuity.

Our surveyors assess these properties with the same rigour we bring to larger industrial instructions elsewhere in the capital.

Investment portfolios

The City of London is home to some of the most valuable commercial investment assets in Europe. Portfolio holders need survey outputs that are consistent, comparable, and produced to the highest professional standards. We deliver exactly that, applying the same methodology and the same quality of reporting across every asset we are instructed on.

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What makes BTG Eddisons the right choice for City of London building surveys?

  • Full RICS accreditation, giving clients confidence that every survey is prepared to the most rigorous professional standards.
  • Surveyors who understand the full range of City building typologies and what to look for in each.
  • A track record spanning pre-acquisition surveys, dilapidations negotiations, schedules of condition, and portfolio assessments across commercial property of all scales.
  • Client feedback consistently reflects the quality, precision, and reliability of our work.

How do I instruct BTG Eddisons for a building survey in the City of London?

  1. Reach out by calling 0800 051 2593 or emailing [email protected], and a member of the team will respond promptly.
  2. We will talk through your property, your objectives, and the survey type that best fits your situation, at no cost and with no obligation to proceed.
  3. You will receive a clear quote and a realistic timeline before any work begins.
  4. On your instruction, we will coordinate access and carry out the survey at a time that suits you.

Arrange your City of London building survey

High asset values and complex lease structures make thorough, professional surveying a necessity rather than a precaution in the City of London. Whatever the nature of your instruction, our team brings the credentials and specific knowledge your situation demands. Complete the form below, call 0800 051 2593, or email [email protected] to speak with a specialist.

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