About us

Our aim is to offer the best of both the corporate and independent consultancy models. Providing professionalism and experience with personability and pragmatism.

It is our belief that this approach allows us to provide the best possible support and advice to our customers and clients in and around Winchester when they are transacting on or operating within the commercial property sector.

As experienced, chartered building surveyors in Winchester we know and understand the local area and have experience in operating in the commercial property market in this beautiful city and the wider Hampshire area.

Services

Looking for a building consultancy Winchester? Check out our services below to see how we can assist you.

We offer a full suite of professional services for your commercial property, from dilapidations consultancy to project management services on a repair and refurbishment project.

  • Dilapidations Consultancy

    We act for both Landlords and Tenants, providing schedules of dilapidations, tenant assessment reports and providing professional representation in negotiating claims.

    Our dilapidations surveyors in Winchester are extremely knowledgeable and have great industry experience which provides bespoke and pragmatic advice to our clients.

  • Commercial Building Surveys

    Looking to acquire a leasehold or freehold commercial property in the Winchester area? We understand that each building has to be assessed in isolation and our bespoke commercial building surveys are tailored around each of our clients circumstances.

    Our reports are detailed and commercially focused, providing professional and pragmatic advice and going beyond reporting on just the condition of the property. Taking a holistic approach on how the building will be used and reporting on other matters such as; statutory compliance, deleterious materials and energy performance.

  • Expert Witness Services

    We offer a suite of Expert Witness services to customers in and around Winchester to support the dispute resolution process. Derek Johnson is a registered Expert Witness with the RICS and has experience acting in the capacity of either a Party Appointed or Single Joint Expert and has experience writing formal part 35 compliant reports and giving evidence in court.

    Our understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules enables us to guide people through the dispute process, which provides assurance in what can be a stressful and emotive time for those involved.

  • Party Wall Services

    Need a Party Wall surveyor in Winchester? Then look no further, we provide services to Building Owners and Adjoining Owners to support them and ensure compliance with the Party Wall Act 1996.

    We offer pragmatic and professional advice to our clients based on their individual circumstances and the building project affecting the party wall in question, this ensures compliance with the Act and peace of mind on the protection of your property.

  • Schedules of Condition

    If you are entering into a new lease on a commercial property then we would recommend a schedule of condition is produced to accurately capture the condition of the premises at lease commencement and protect your interests.

    Our schedule of condition services in Winchester accurately capture the condition and layout of the premises and we provide advice on how this should be documented in the new lease. These documents provide clarity and limit dilapidation liabilities if used correctly when entering into a new lease on a commercial property.

  • Maintenance Surveys

    The first step to a proactive approach to your property’s maintenance. Our planned preventative maintenance surveys provide a detailed schedule of your property’s condition along with any remedies for defects and anticipated future maintenance on an elemental basis.

    These PPM surveys provide a document which allows future planning of your property’s maintenance allowing budget allocation and proactive maintenance strategies to be implemented.

  • Reinstatement Cost Assessments

    Need an accurate assessment of how much your property would be to re-build? The reinstatement cost assessment services we offer our clients in Winchester and beyond allow for a detailed report and cost assessment to be provided to inform your insurance application and ensure you receive the appropriate level of cover.

    Our assessments and reporting are carried out by experienced and qualified surveyors who understand the construction of buildings and the construction process and use cost information services such as BCIS and SPONS to ensure accurate reporting figures.

  • Measured Surveys

    Accurate floor plans and measurements of your property are paramount if you are planning a refurbishment or fit out of a new space or require a lease plan or need to accurately check the size of a property. We offer measured building surveys Winchester to provide accurate floor plans and generally drawings using laser imaging devices and computer aided drawings.

    This can be offered as a stand alone service or as an ‘add on’ to another service.

It’s good to talk.

Why us?

Our mantra is: Listen. Act. Deliver.

In this world there is a tendency to rush into things without fully understanding the requirements. We endeavour to truly understand a persons' or business' requirements and their situation before we look to propose and deliver on our services.

This approach ensures effective communication is undertaken and the proper advice is provided based on the individual circumstances of each instruction.

Qualified Surveyors

All our surveyors are appropriately qualified and have chartered status with either the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RCIS) Or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Empathetic

Our company adopts an empathetic approach to all we do.

Experience

All our surveyors have more than 5 years industry experience.

Local Knowledge

We have a good network and understanding in the local commercial market with our surveyors based in Hampshire.

If you need pragmatic and experienced advice on your commercial property in the Winchester area, get in touch to see how we can help.

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Working with us

Get a feel on how we operate.

Listen.

From the moment we first speak or communicate we will seek to understand your requirements, situation and pain points to ensure we support your needs and to provide the most appropriate service.

 

If we cannot assist then we can usually recommend you another reputable company from our network.

Act.

Once we understand your needs and requirements we provide a detailed proposal of our services which outlines our scope, fee and timescales, tailored to you.

 

Once instructed on our services we take the lead in booking in our survey, arranging access and requesting information from other stakeholders and generally go about setting up to deliver on our proposal.

Deliver

Our reports are produced to effectively and coherently capture the information that you require to be able to make informed decisions on the property and allow you to identify any commercial risks.

 

We are on hand throughout the process and after our services are concluded to answer any questions and generally support you however we can.

Featured FAQs

  • How much do you charge?

    Our Building Consultancy fees are generally calculated on the size of the property and the type of service required. Check out our cost of services page or get in touch for a better understanding of our fees.

  • Are you a local company?

    Yes! Bressummer A.R.K. are commercial surveyor in Winchester. Our surveyors are local to the Hampshire area and our offices are situated in the Winchester City area.

  • Do I need a Chartered Building Surveyor?

    That depends! There are many great surveyors who are not chartered with the RICS, ultimately it comes down to relevant experience and expertise for the job at hand.

    The chartered status of a surveyor means that they have been formally assessed and are held to standards and regulated by a professional body, the RICS. This is a mark of industry standard and can be important and provide comfort to people who are looking for building surveyors or other surveyors. Our company employs a number of Chartered Building Surveyors.

It’s good to talk.

It’s important, in order for us to understand your requirements from the outset in order to give the best commercial building consultancy advice we can.

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