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DAWES & COSurveyors
5.0· 10 Google reviews

Commercial Surveys · London & the South East

Commercial Building Surveys

In-depth surveys of commercial properties covering structure, fabric, services and compliance, with comprehensive reporting you can act on.

  • Understand exactly what you're taking on
  • Defects, causes and risks explained clearly
  • A report you can actually act on
“I had an excellent experience with Dawes & Co Surveyors. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. Their report was clear, thorough, and easy to understand, with practical advice and attention to detail. Communication was excellent from start to finish, and they took the time to answer any questions I had. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dawes & Co to anyone looking for a reliable and professional surveying practice.”
Geoff · Google review
Regulated by RICSFree quote within 24 hoursReports in 5–7 days13 years on-site construction experienceConstruction SpecialistCommercial Surveying SpecialistTop 5 Real Estate Firm Experience
Commercial Building Surveys by Dawes & Co — a commercial surveyor on site

“Understand what you're taking on, before you take it on.”

Our Commercial Building Surveys provide a detailed assessment of a property's condition and construction.

We inspect the building fabric, structure and key elements to identify defects, deterioration and maintenance concerns that may affect value, occupation or future expenditure.

Suitable for

  • Office buildings
  • Industrial units
  • Retail premises
  • Mixed-use developments
  • Warehouses
  • Educational and healthcare properties
  • Listed buildings (where applicable)

What we inspect

  • Structural movement and cracking
  • Roof coverings and drainage
  • External walls and façades
  • Damp and water ingress
  • Internal condition
  • Windows and doors
  • Health & safety concerns
  • General repair liabilities

What our reports explain

  • Defects identified
  • Likely causes
  • Associated risks
  • Recommended actions
  • Estimated repair priorities

Reviews

What clients say about working with us

5.0from 10 Google reviews ↗
“I had an excellent experience with Dawes & Co Surveyors. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. Their report was clear, thorough, and easy to understand, with practical advice and attention to detail. Communication was excellent from start to finish, and they took the time to answer any questions I had. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dawes & Co to anyone looking for a reliable and professional surveying practice.”
GeoffGoogle · 1 month ago
“Dawes & Co assisted us with our commercial building survey. They carried out a detailed due diligence survey which has really assisted us in understanding the current condition of the building and what to expect in the near future. Well recommended!”
Farheen RiazGoogle · 2 weeks ago
“Very thorough survey of commercial property. Highly recommend him. He even has a drone to view the roof.”
Mike KocsisGoogle · 2 weeks ago
“Dawes did an amazing job on our commercial survey and provided the report within the agreed time frame. Would definitely recommend their services.”
Karina JhutiGoogle · 1 month ago
“Dawes were able to attend the property at short notice and turned the report around very quickly, which was really helpful given the time restraints of my project. Communication was good and the service was efficient and professional.”
Mia FungGoogle · 1 month ago
“Sahir was a pleasure to deal with. He arrived on time and was very thorough with his survey he asked all the rights question and informed us with all the relevant information. He was very due diligent in his process and procedure.”
Yaser RiasatGoogle · 1 month ago

FAQ

Commercial Building Surveys: your questions

A building survey focuses on condition and defects; technical due diligence is broader, covering commercial, compliance and capital-expenditure risk for a transaction. We'll advise which fits your situation.

Offices, industrial, retail, warehouses, mixed-use, and educational/healthcare buildings, plus listed buildings where applicable.

Reports are typically delivered within 5–7 days of the inspection.

Yes, we work across West London and the wider London & the South East region from our Ealing office.

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