Commercial Surveys · London & the South East
Technical Due Diligence Surveys
Independent technical assessments for commercial property acquisitions, investments and developments. Clear, commercially focused building intelligence before you commit.
- Know the true condition before you commit
- Risks and capital costs priced and prioritised
- A stronger position to negotiate the deal
“I have worked with Dawes Building Services on a number of projects and have consistently found them to be competent, responsive and reliable. Their pricing is competitive and communication throughout the works has always been clear and professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.”
“Know exactly what you're buying before you commit.”
A Technical Due Diligence (TDD) Survey provides a detailed assessment of a property's physical condition, construction risks, statutory compliance and future liabilities.
We help investors, occupiers, lenders and developers make informed decisions by identifying defects, maintenance obligations, capital expenditure requirements and operational risks before a transaction completes.
What we assess
- Building fabric and structure
- Roofs and façades
- Mechanical & electrical systems
- Fire safety and compliance risks
- Accessibility considerations
- Maintenance liabilities
- Planned capital expenditure
- Dilapidation exposure
- Environmental and operational concerns
Who we work with
- Commercial property investors
- Asset managers
- Developers
- Occupiers and tenants
- Banks and lenders
- Solicitors and acquisition teams
Why it matters
- Clear risk identification
- Budget forecasting
- Negotiation leverage
- Reduced acquisition risk
- Improved investment planning
FAQ
Technical Due Diligence: your questions
Most reports are delivered within 5–7 days of instruction. We'll confirm the exact timeline when we scope your survey.
A clear, commercially focused assessment of the building fabric, structure, services and compliance, with risks, maintenance liabilities and capital expenditure flagged and prioritised.
Yes, roofs and façades are assessed, including drone-assisted inspection of elevated or hard-to-reach areas where appropriate.
Yes. We're based in Hounslow and work across West London and the wider London & the South East region.
Areas we cover
Technical Due Diligence across West London
We provide technical due diligence across West London and the South East.
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