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Commercial building surveys across East Sussex

East Sussex combines coastal urban centres with market towns and rural hinterland, producing a commercial property stock that reflects that variety. Brighton's dense city centre office and retail market sits alongside Eastbourne's more traditional high street and business park mix, while Hastings, Lewes, and Hailsham each serve distinct local economies with their own property characteristics. Older buildings are also common throughout the county, and with age comes complexity.

Our RICS-registered surveyors work with property owners, investors, occupiers, lenders, and insolvency practitioners across East Sussex. All instructions across the county are supported through our national network, drawing on 180 years of experience in commercial property across the UK.

Call 0800 051 2593, email [email protected], or complete our contact form to arrange a no-obligation consultation.

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 East Sussex?

From Brighton's city centre to the coastal towns of Eastbourne and Hastings and the market town environments of Lewes and Hailsham, our surveyors assess commercial stock across the full breadth of the county:

Offices

East Sussex's office market is concentrated largely in Brighton, where demand from creative, technology, and professional services occupiers has driven conversion of older buildings alongside purpose-built development. Eastbourne, on the other hand, offers a more traditional business park and town centre mix.

Our surveyors assess the structural fabric, services, and compliance condition of office premises across the county, producing reports that give buyers, tenants, and lenders the clarity they need.

Retail units

Retail premises across East Sussex vary considerably, from Brighton's high-footfall city centre units and the independent-led Lanes to more traditional high street environments in Eastbourne, Lewes, and Hastings. Building age, construction type, and condition differ significantly across these settings.

We assess each retail property thoroughly, covering structural condition, servicing, and fire compartmentation.

Industrial and logistics buildings

East Sussex is not a primary logistics county, but industrial and logistics premises serving local distribution, trade, and light manufacturing needs are present across established employment areas in Hailsham, Eastbourne, and the fringes of Brighton.

Our surveyors assess these assets with the same rigour applied to larger-scale industrial instructions, covering structural integrity, cladding, and floor loadings.

Investment portfolios

East Sussex attracts private investors drawn by its coastal appeal and the relative affordability of commercial assets compared to London and the wider South East.

For clients managing investment assets across the county, consistent and professionally produced survey outputs are essential to confident portfolio management. We deliver the same standard of reporting across every asset we are instructed on.

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What makes BTG Eddisons the right choice for building surveys in East Sussex?

  • Our surveyors hold full RICS accreditation, ensuring every survey meets the standards that lenders, solicitors, and counterparties require.
  • The breadth of our team means we can assess older coastal stock, converted buildings, and modern commercial premises with equal confidence.
  • Our track record covers pre-acquisition surveys, dilapidations advice, schedules of condition, and reinstatement cost assessments across a wide range of commercial property types.
  • Client feedback consistently highlights the clarity and reliability of our reports and the ease of working with our team.

How do I arrange a commercial building survey in East Sussex?

  1. Call 0800 051 2593 or email [email protected] with details of the property and what you need.
  2. A member of our team will discuss your requirements and recommend the most suitable survey type, at no cost and with no obligation.
  3. We will confirm a clear quote and timeline before any work is commissioned.
  4. Once you instruct us, we arrange access and carry out the survey at a time that works for you.

Talk to our team about your East Sussex building survey

Whether your property is a Brighton office, an Eastbourne retail unit, or an industrial building in Hailsham, our surveyors have the experience and credentials to deliver a survey you can rely on. National reach means no corner of East Sussex is beyond our coverage. Complete the form below, call 0800 051 2593, or email [email protected] to get in touch.

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