Levelling the property playing field for Landlords & Tenants throughout the life-cycle of your commercial property, saving you time, money and stress.

As experienced chartered building surveyors we bring our expertise, candour and personality. Building trust and relationships. Abiding by our ethos, A.R.K.  

  • Accessible Expertise.

    We bring big-firm knowledge and experience within reach of smaller landlords, tenants and professionals, making complex property matters clear, practical and actionable.

  • Responsive Partnership.

    We’re quicker, more flexible and more practical than the corporates. We work alongside our clients and professional partners to deliver real-world solutions, on time and on point.

  • Knowledge that Champions.

    We use our specialist knowledge to level the playing field, standing up for smaller businesses and professionals so they can thrive in a market dominated by larger players.

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We have the knowledge and experience to assist you when acquiring, managing or disposing of commercial property

  • Solutions for

    Landlords

    Guiding Landlord's and enabling them to better understand their commercial assets.

    Our RICS chartered surveyors in Hampshire and London are experienced and knowledgeable, allowing us to give tailored and pragmatic advice.

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  • Solutions for

    Tenants

    Guiding Tenant's through the pitfalls of acquiring, occupying and disposing of commercial property.

    Each client gets allocated the commercial surveyor who is best suited to deal with their specific requirements.

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  • Solutions for

    Professionals

    Collaborative approach with other property professionals.

    We have an exceptional track record in working with other commercial agents, solicitors and asset managers in order to serve mutual clients.

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Why Bressummer A.R.K.

Professional reporting

Providing bespoke and informative reports for a range of building consultancy requirements for Landlords and Tenants over the life cycle of their commercial property.

Specialist services

Providing first class and pragmatic commercial building consultancy advice for Landlords and Tenants over the life cycle of their commercial property, tailored to your needs.

Chartered surveyors

Our team of chartered building surveyors in Hampshire and London are experts in their field, working with us means getting assigned a suitably qualified surveyor to align with your requirements.

Expert knowledge

Our Team have the knowledge and experience in the commercial property sector to best advise our clients.

Take a look at some of the recent instructions we have assisted our clients on.

Great service and great reports produced from the survey carried out! Would highly recommend this company!

Nick Jones - Test Valley Borough Council, Andover

We contacted Bressummer A.R.K. to carry out a dilapidation survey on one of our rental units, from the initial contact through to receiving the report, the communication was first class, the day before the survey we had to notify Bressummer A.R.K. that we needed to reschedule, this wasn’t an issue for them, they were able to fit us in within a few days of the original date.

We would highly recommend this company and will most certainly use them again for future surveys.

Simon White - New Barn Holdings, Winchester

Fantastic customer service. Trusting, knowledgeable, reliable and friendly! Jon and Derek are really great to work with. Took the time to understand our needs, were flexible on dates and times, provided the schedule following the snagging survey when they said they would. Really appreciate it and will always recommend these gentleman as they truly are wonderful people and provide such a great experience.

Nadia A, Southampton

From my initial enquiry to the completion of the work Bressummer A.R.K carried out for me, this company has been nothing short of exceptional. The business has supported me throughout my survey with professionalism, care and honesty.
I cannot recommend this business highly enough and should the opportunity arise will not hesitate to use them again in the future.
Thank you so much!

Olive Blossom Bridal Limited, Winchester

I used Bressummer A.R.K for a pre lease survey on a commercial property in Brighton.

The whole experience was excellent and the survey highlighted some very important structural defects that others had missed. In doing so Derek and his team saved me 10's of thousands, extremely happy.

Sam R., Brighton

We spoke with Jonathan to arrange a Schedule of Condition on short notice, and he was able to get a surveyor out within just two business days after our initial call. Harjit was who came to carry out the Schedule of Condition, and he was wonderful - thorough, efficient, and very professional. No one at any point was condescending, and everyone was very clear in their explanations. Our report was delivered far faster than we expected.
Cannot rate them highly enough!

Vic R., Basingstoke

Excellent service. Derek was professional, responsive and thorough, and his report was clear and easy to understand. Highly recommended

James C, Basingstoke

Excellent Service! We recently engaged with Bressummer to manage the dilapidation process and carry out a full surveyor’s survey for the office premises we were vacating. Their service was excellent from start to finish—thorough, transparent, and highly efficient. Harjit guided us through each stage, provided clear advice, and ultimately helped reduce our dilapidation costs. I highly recommend them for anyone needing expert support with commercial property dilapidations.

Julie - Aion Silicon, Reading

We've engaged Derek's services on a number of occasions. We had an initial house survey completed before we purchased the property, where he compressively assessed the house and found a number of areas that required further investigations before we went through with the purchase.

Since then, we had an extension built, where there were issues with damp, we enlisted Derek's services again to investigate and advise on a solution.

Derek has always been quick to respond, approachable and his extensive knowledge puts us at ease every time we pick up the phone to him.

We have recommended him to our friends, who have also been delighted with his work.

Mark S., Exeter

Our process

  • Listen

    Talk to one of our surveyors

    Discuss your property needs with our expert chartered building surveyors to identify the right solutions for you.

    Two surveyors discussing a schedule of condition in Bournemouth.

    We Learn About Your Property

    We gather and analyse key details about your property to ensure an informed approach.

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  • Act

    Get Your Bespoke Proposal

    Receive a clear, tailored proposal outlining our services and next steps.

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    Your Property, Professionally Inspected

    Our chartered building surveyors conduct a thorough inspection to deliver precise and reliable insights.

    Tenant dilapidations surveyor surveying an industrial property in Southampton.

  • Deliver

    Receive Your Detailed Report

    We provide a concise, actionable report to help you make decisions, with confidence..

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    Let’s Discuss Your Next Steps

    We’ll address your questions and guide you through the next steps in your journey.

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Featured FAQs

  • I’ve received a schedule of dilapidations. What should I do?

    Take advice before you reply or agree anything. The Dilapidations Protocol expects a tenant to respond within 56 days of the landlord’s claim, and opening claims are often reduced substantially through negotiation. We once cut a landlord’s claim by over £1.2 million. Send us the claim and the lease, and we’ll tell you where you stand.

    View our dilapidations service page to find out more → Dilapidations Consultancy

  • Do I need a survey before buying or leasing a commercial property?

    If you’re taking on repairing obligations, yes. A commercial building survey (technical due diligence) identifies defects, likely repair costs and risks before you commit. That gives you evidence to renegotiate the price, rent or lease terms, or to walk away. On a lease, pair it with a schedule of condition. → Commercial Building Surveys

  • What is a schedule of condition, and when do I need one?

    It is a detailed photographic record of a property’s condition at the start of a lease. If the lease is drafted to refer to it, it can limit your repairing liability at lease end to that recorded condition. Arrange it before you sign, ideally while heads of terms are being agreed. → Schedules of Condition

  • How much does a commercial survey cost?

    Mainly it depends on the property’s size and the service. For properties under 5,000 sq ft, our guide fees are:

    • schedules of condition: up to £1,200
    • dilapidations schedules or assessments: up to £2,000
    • commercial building surveys: up to £2,250

    Fees include travel and exclude VAT. See the full fee guide, or use the fee calculator for an instant estimate. → Cost of Services / Fee Calculator

  • Do you act for landlords or tenants?

    Both. We prepare schedules and negotiate claims for landlords, and defend claims and advise on liabilities for tenants. RICS rules mean we never act for both parties on the same matter. We also work alongside agents, solicitors and asset managers on behalf of shared clients. → Landlords / Tenants / Professionals

  • Which areas do you cover?

    We’re based at Hursley, near Winchester. We work across Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Andover, as well as the wider South of England and London.

    Our fees include travel time, so there’s no surcharge for sites further afield.

  • How quickly can you inspect and report?

    We usually inspect within 5 working days of instruction and issue the report 7 working days later. For urgent schedules of condition ahead of a lease completion, we’ve had a surveyor on site within two working days.

    We always aim to work within our client’s timescales and will be transparent and realistic about deliverables when we speak with you. Tell us your deadline or time constraints you have when you enquire.

  • Can I speak to a surveyor before I commit?

    Yes. Call or book a free, no-obligation conversation with a chartered surveyor. Tell us about the property and what you need, and we’ll recommend the right service and send a written fee proposal. → Book a call

  • Who will carry out my survey, and are you regulated?

    Every instruction is led by a chartered building surveyor; our founder is a Fellow of the RICS (FRICS). The firm has been regulated by the RICS since it began.

    We hold £2 million professional indemnity cover, plus £10 million employers’ and public liability insurance and a separate Drone Insurance policy.

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