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Commercial building surveys across Kent

Kent's commercial property market is driven by its position as the UK's primary gateway to Europe. Ashford and Dover anchor the county's logistics activity, Maidstone serves as the county town with a broad mix of offices and retail, and Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells attract professional services and retail occupiers with distinct market characteristics of their own. That range of economies and building types calls for surveyors with genuine breadth.

Our RICS-registered surveyors work with property owners, investors, occupiers, lenders, and insolvency practitioners across the county, supported by our national network and 180 years of experience in commercial property.

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

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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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What property types can I book a commercial building survey for in Kent?

From Ashford's logistics parks and Dover's port-adjacent industrial stock to the offices and retail of Maidstone, Canterbury, and Tunbridge Wells, our surveyors cover the full range of Kent's commercial property:

Offices

Kent's office market spans a wide range of settings. Maidstone offers a mix of town centre and out-of-town business park premises, while Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells attract professional services occupiers to older, characterful buildings. Each presents different survey considerations around fabric, services, and compliance. Our surveyors assess every building on its own terms.

Retail units

Retail premises across Kent vary from covered shopping centres and high street units in Maidstone to the historic environments of Canterbury and the market town character of Tunbridge Wells. Building age and construction type differ significantly across these sites, and we assess condition, servicing, and compartmentation thoroughly in each case.

Industrial and logistics buildings

Kent's proximity to the Channel ports makes it one of the UK's most strategically important counties for industrial and logistics activity. Distribution facilities near Ashford and Dover, port-adjacent warehousing, and trade counter units across the county all carry specific survey requirements. Our surveyors assess structural frame, cladding, floor loadings, and operational fit with the depth these assets require.

Investment portfolios

Kent attracts investors drawn by its transport connections, proximity to London, and the range of commercial assets available at competitive price points. Clients managing investment portfolios across the county need consistent, professionally produced survey outputs across every asset. We deliver the same standard of reporting regardless of property type or portfolio size.

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Why choose BTG Eddisons for commercial building surveys in Kent?

  • We bring full RICS accreditation on every instruction, meeting the standards that lenders, solicitors, and counterparties require.
  • Our team is experienced across the full range of Kent's commercial stock, from Channel port logistics to historic town centre retail and professional services offices.
  • We have a record of completed instructions covering pre-acquisition surveys, dilapidations, schedules of condition, and reinstatement cost assessments.
  • Our client feedback speaks to the clarity of our reports and the ease of working with our team.

How do I arrange a commercial building survey in Kent?

  1. Call 0800 051 2593 or email [email protected] with details of your property and what you need.
  2. We will talk through your requirements in a free, no-obligation consultation and advise on the right survey type.
  3. A clear quote and realistic timeline will be set out before any work begins.
  4. On your instruction, we arrange access and carry out the survey at a time that suits all parties.

Talk to our team about your Kent building survey

Whether your property is an Ashford logistics unit, a Canterbury office, or retail premises in Tunbridge Wells, our surveyors have the experience and credentials to deliver. National reach means every corner of Kent is within our coverage. Complete the form below, call 0800 051 2593, or email [email protected] to get in touch.

 

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Mark Pepper

Mark Pepper

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Regional Director (London and South East)

Mark is a Regional Director based in our Luton office and a Chartered Building Surveyor heading our Building Consultancy team. He delivers building surveying and project management nationwide, taking commercial, residential, and education projects from inception through to completion.

A thorough building survey gives you the full picture before you commit. In a county as commercially varied as Kent, that clarity is not a nicety; it is essential.

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