BUILDING SURVEY

The reasons for carrying out a building survey (or building audit) are broad. They can include reasons for justification, basis of comparison, or decision-making for the following scenarios: 

• Purchasing of properties.

• Upgrading, refurbishment, structure alteration.

• Change in use/activity.

• Identifying defects due to poor design or construction method.

• Deterioration with time and or service.

• Assessment of fire damage or other accidental damage.

• To ensure safety/serviceability 
  of use (for new development).

• Buildings with symptoms of distress(es).