Commercial Property Surveys
Targeted investigations, clear evidence and practical recommendations for landlords, managing agents, businesses and property investors.
Why commission a commercial property survey?
Property defects can interrupt operations, affect occupiers, reduce asset value and create escalating repair costs when the cause is not identified early.
DampRo UK provides focused commercial inspections to establish the likely cause, extent and significance of damp, moisture, timber and building-envelope defects. Our reports give clients a clear evidence base for maintenance, procurement and investment decisions.
Instructions can support planned maintenance, lease discussions, acquisitions, refurbishment projects, insurance matters, recurring-defect investigations and verification after remedial work.
Commercial services tailored to the instruction
The scope can be focused on one known issue or widened to review connected defects, maintenance priorities and multiple buildings.
Commercial Damp & Moisture Survey
Investigation of visible damp, mould, condensation, moisture movement and associated building defects.
From £450Water Ingress Investigation
Targeted investigation of leaks and recurring water penetration affecting roofs, walls, openings or internal areas.
From £495Commercial Thermal Imaging
Non-invasive thermal imaging used to support investigation of temperature differences, heat loss and possible moisture patterns.
From £395Timber & Building Defect Investigation
Focused review of timber decay, insect damage, cracking, deterioration, failed finishes or recurring defects to identify likely causes and next steps.
Quotation requiredRoof & Building Envelope Review
Inspection of accessible external fabric, junctions, rainwater systems and other areas linked to weather ingress.
Quotation requiredPre-Lease or Pre-Acquisition Review
A targeted condition and defect assessment to inform negotiations, planned expenditure or further specialist investigation.
Quotation requiredPost-Works Verification
Reinspection after completed work to record visible outcomes and assess whether the originally identified issue has been addressed.
Quotation requiredPortfolio & Programme Surveys
Consistent inspections, reporting fields and prioritisation across several properties or an ongoing programme.
Quotation requiredWhen can a commercial survey help?
A focused investigation helps turn an uncertain property problem into a defined set of evidence, priorities and next actions.
Recurring or unresolved defects
Investigate why a leak, damp area or deterioration continues after previous work.
Planned maintenance
Prioritise repairs and direct expenditure toward the defects that create the greatest risk or disruption.
Lease discussions
Provide an independent record of condition to support communication between landlords, tenants and agents.
Purchase decisions
Identify targeted concerns that may need further investigation, negotiation or allowance before acquisition.
Refurbishment planning
Understand moisture and defect causes before finishes are renewed or wider project work begins.
Quality assurance
Review completed remedial work and record whether further defects or follow-up actions remain.
What your commercial report can include
The report content is agreed against the instruction so that it is proportionate to the property, the concern and the decision the client needs to make.
- Property and instruction details
- Inspection scope and limitations
- Condition observations
- Photographic evidence
- Moisture readings where relevant
- Thermal images where undertaken
- Likely causes and contributing factors
- Priority and urgency
- Remedial recommendations
- Further specialist actions
- Schedule of Works if agreed
- SOR coding or costing support if agreed
Starting prices and quotations
Commercial buildings vary in size, construction, use, access and reporting requirements. A written quotation is provided before the survey is booked.
| Survey | Price from | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Damp Survey | £450 | Property dependent |
| Commercial Water Ingress Investigation | £495 | Property dependent |
| Commercial Thermal Imaging Survey | £395 | Property dependent |
| Portfolio Surveys | Quotation required | Scope dependent |
All prices and charges shown on this page exclude VAT.
Commercial property clients
Survey scopes and reporting can be adapted for operational, investment, maintenance or portfolio-management requirements.
What to include with your enquiry
A short description and the available property information allow us to recommend an appropriate inspection and provide a clearer quotation.
You do not need to have every document before contacting us. We can identify what is useful after the initial discussion.
- Property address and building use
- Approximate size and number of floors
- Description of the concern
- Areas affected and access restrictions
- Photographs or previous reports
- History of repairs or recurrence
- Required report purpose
- Timescale and stakeholder needs
Travel, cancellations and additional options
Any applicable charges are agreed before the appointment wherever possible.
Travel charges
- Within 20 miles of Coventry baseIncluded
- Mileage beyond 20 miles£0.45/mile
- Parking, tolls and congestionAt cost
Cancellations & no access
- More than 48 hoursNo charge
- 24–48 hours25%
- Less than 24 hours50%
- No access / no showFull fee
Additional options
- Electronic reportIncluded
- Printed report£20
- Urgent 24-hour report+ £75
- Same-day emergency surveyFrom £350
- Weekend survey+ £75
- Evening appointment+ £50
Commercial survey FAQs
Is this the same as a full commercial building survey?
Not automatically. DampRo UK’s commercial surveys are targeted property-condition and defect investigations. If you require a valuation, structural survey, dilapidations assessment or another regulated specialist service, this must be identified and agreed separately.
Can you inspect an occupied commercial building?
Usually, subject to safe access, permission and coordination with the client and occupiers. Any operational restrictions, secure areas, working-at-height requirements or out-of-hours access should be discussed when the survey is scoped.
Can thermal imaging confirm the source of a leak?
Thermal imaging can reveal temperature patterns that support an investigation, but it does not by itself prove moisture or identify a cause. Findings should be interpreted alongside visual evidence, moisture readings, construction details and site conditions.
Can you survey several properties using one reporting format?
Yes. Portfolio and programme instructions can use consistent inspection fields, photographs, risk or priority ratings and action schedules so results can be compared and managed more easily.
Can the report include a Schedule of Works?
Yes, where agreed in the scope. Reports can be extended to include a Schedule of Works, prioritisation, SOR coding or other procurement-support information appropriate to the instruction.
How quickly can a report be provided?
The timescale depends on the property, investigation and reporting scope. An urgent 24-hour report option is available for an additional charge, subject to prior agreement and availability.
Request a tailored commercial survey quotation
Tell us about the property, the concern and the decision your report needs to support. We will recommend an appropriate inspection scope and confirm the fee before booking.
Important information
Survey findings are based on the agreed scope, the conditions present and the areas safely accessible at the time of inspection. Unless expressly agreed, inspections are non-destructive and do not include structural engineering, valuation, asbestos sampling, fire-risk assessment, drainage surveys or opening-up works. Where another specialist is required, the report may recommend further investigation. Services may be delivered directly or through appropriately qualified specialist partners.