About My Commercial Building Surveyor

My Commercial Building Surveyor is a leading provider of commercial building surveying services across the UK. Our team of RICS accredited surveyors, CIOB members, and RPSA certified professionals brings decades of combined experience to help property owners, tenants, and buyers make informed decisions about their commercial real estate investments.

Our Story & Commitment

Founded with a mission to provide comprehensive, reliable building surveys for commercial properties, My Commercial Building Surveyor has grown to become a trusted name in property surveying across the United Kingdom. We understand that purchasing, leasing, or managing commercial real estate represents a significant investment, and our role is to help you avoid costly mistakes through thorough, professional assessments.

Our experienced team of surveyors specializes in all types of commercial properties, from office buildings and retail units to warehouses, industrial complexes, and mixed-use developments. We provide detailed surveys that go beyond surface-level inspections, examining structural elements, building services, potential defects, and compliance issues that could impact your property transaction or lease agreement.

What sets us apart is our commitment to client service. We don't just deliver survey reports – we take the time to explain our findings, answer your questions, and provide strategic advice tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're a landlord seeking a schedule of condition before a new lease term, a tenant concerned about dilapidations, or an investor requiring technical due diligence before acquisition, our qualified building surveyors provide the expert guidance you need.

Every member of our team holds professional accreditation from respected bodies including the Royal Institution of Surveyors (RICS), the Institute of Building (CIOB), or the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA). This ensures we maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and technical expertise in everything we do.

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do as professional building surveyors

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Professional Excellence

We maintain the highest standards of surveying practice through continuous professional development and adherence to RICS guidelines. Our qualified surveyors stay current with building regulations, construction methods, and industry best practices.

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Client-Focused Service

Your needs come first. We tailor our services to meet the specific requirements of each client and property type, providing clear communication and practical advice throughout the survey process.

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Thorough Investigation

We conduct comprehensive inspections of all accessible areas, leaving no stone unturned. Our detailed surveys identify both obvious issues and subtle defects that could affect your property's value or safety.

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Impartial Expertise

As independent building surveyors, we provide objective, unbiased assessments. Our loyalty is to professional standards and accurate reporting, not to any third-party interests.

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Timely Delivery

We understand property transactions often have tight timelines. Our experienced team works efficiently to deliver detailed reports promptly without compromising quality or accuracy.

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Knowledge Sharing

We believe in empowering clients with information. Our surveyors take time to explain findings in plain language, helping you make informed decisions about your commercial property.

Meet Our Experienced Team of Surveyors

Our experienced building surveyors combine technical expertise with practical experience to deliver exceptional service

Richard Thornton

Senior Building Surveyor

Richard leads our surveying team with over 20 years of experience in commercial property assessment. He specializes in complex structural surveys and technical due diligence for large-scale commercial real estate transactions. Richard has worked on hundreds of building projects ranging from listed buildings to modern office developments.

Expertise: Full structural surveys, TDD, refurbishment advisory

Experienced property surveyor specializing in dilapidations and lease advisory

Catherine Morrison

Senior Surveyor - Dilapidations Specialist

Catherine brings 15 years of expertise in commercial lease matters, dilapidations assessments, and schedule of condition reports. She helps landlords and tenants navigate the legal aspects of leasing and resolve property disputes fairly. Catherine's thorough approach protects clients from unexpected costs at lease end.

Expertise: Dilapidations, schedule of condition, lease advisory

James Atkinson

Building Surveyor

James specializes in pre-purchase building surveys and property valuations for commercial property buyers. His detailed inspection reports highlight potential issues before clients commit to purchase, helping them avoid expensive surprises. James has assessed all types of commercial properties from retail units to industrial warehouses.

Expertise: Building surveys, property valuations, measured surveys

Priya Kaur

Technical Surveyor

Priya focuses on building condition assessments and planned preventative maintenance strategies for commercial property owners and occupiers. Her technical expertise helps clients understand building defects and prioritize repair works effectively. Priya's reports provide clear, actionable recommendations for property maintenance.

Expertise: Condition surveys, maintenance planning, defect analysis

Professional Accreditations & Memberships

Our commitment to professional standards is demonstrated through our accreditations

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RICS - Royal Institution of Surveyors

All our senior surveyors are RICS accredited members, adhering to strict professional and ethical standards. RICS accredited surveyors must complete rigorous training, maintain professional indemnity insurance, and engage in continuous professional development. This RICS accreditation ensures you receive the highest quality surveying services.

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CIOB - Institute of Building

CIOB accreditation demonstrates our expertise in construction and building technology. Our building surveyors understand not just how to assess properties, but how buildings are constructed, which structural issues matter most, and how building works should be executed. This knowledge enhances the quality and practical value of our survey reports.

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RPSA - Residential Property Surveyors Association

RPSA membership reflects our expertise in property surveying across both residential and commercial sectors. While we specialize in commercial properties, this broader accreditation ensures we understand mixed-use developments and the full spectrum of property types our clients may encounter.

These professional accreditations mean you can trust our qualified building surveyors to provide expert, ethical, and comprehensive surveying services for your commercial property needs.

Why Choose Experienced Surveyors?

When you hire a building surveyor to assess a commercial property, experience makes all the difference. Our experienced team of surveyors has collectively conducted thousands of building surveys across all types of commercial properties. This extensive experience means we know what to look for, which defects are serious, and which issues might be negotiable.

An inexperienced surveyor might miss subtle signs of structural issues, underestimate repair costs, or fail to identify compliance problems that could derail your property transaction. Our experienced building surveyors have encountered virtually every type of building defect, from foundation problems and structural movement to roof failures and building services issues. We understand how commercial properties age, which materials perform well, and where problems typically emerge.

For property owners, our experience translates into detailed reports that help you understand the true condition of your building and plan for future maintenance. For tenants and buyers, our surveys help you avoid purchasing or leasing properties with hidden defects that could prove costly. For investors, our technical due diligence provides the confidence you need to make informed decisions about commercial real estate acquisitions.

We've worked with property companies, commercial real estate funds, individual landlords, tenants, and owner-occupiers across diverse sectors. Whether you need a survey for a modern office building, an older industrial property, a retail development, or a listed building with historical significance, our experienced surveyors have the knowledge to deliver thorough, accurate assessments.