Comprehensive Assessments to Protect Residents and Assets
Our condition surveys provide detailed evaluations of high-rise residential buildings (HRBs), helping landlords, councils, and housing associations understand the current condition of external, communal, and roof areas. These surveys are essential for planning maintenance, refurbishment, and long-term asset management, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, and cost-effective to maintain.
We deliver evidence-based assessments that inform capital planning, building improvements, and risk management strategies for high-rise housing stock.
What Is a Condition Survey?
A condition survey is a systematic inspection of a building to assess the state of its components and identify defects or deterioration. For high-rise blocks, our surveys typically cover:
- External façades and cladding – identifying cracks, spalling, water ingress, or weathering
- Communal areas – corridors, stairwells, lifts, and shared facilities
- Roof structures – waterproofing, drainage, and structural integrity
- Balconies, terraces, and external walkways
- Drainage systems, gutters, and rainwater goods
Surveys provide clear, actionable information about defects, maintenance needs, and potential safety risks.
Why Condition Surveys Matter
High-rise buildings face unique challenges due to exposure, age, and complexity. Regular condition surveys help landlords and housing providers to:
- Identify maintenance and repair needs before issues escalate
- Plan capital works and refurbishment programmes efficiently
- Ensure compliance with building regulations and fire safety guidance
- Protect the safety of residents and staff
- Support asset management and long-term investment decisions
By understanding the condition of their high-rise stock, landlords can make evidence-based decisions to maintain safety and performance while controlling costs.
Our Condition Survey Approach
We follow a structured, practical methodology tailored to high-rise residential buildings:
- Desktop Review – review of building records, drawings, previous inspections, and maintenance history.
- On-Site Inspection – visual assessment of external façades, roofs, communal areas, balconies, and structural elements.
- Defect Identification – recording visible damage, deterioration, or compliance issues.
- Measured Surveys – optional measured surveys or drawings to support asset management and refurbishment planning.
- Reporting – detailed, evidence-based reports with prioritised recommendations for maintenance, repair, or refurbishment.
This approach ensures surveys are comprehensive, reliable, and actionable for technical teams, management boards, and regulators.
Deliverables
Clients receive:
- Full condition survey report documenting defects and deterioration
- Photographic and diagrammatic evidence of key areas
- Recommendations for repair, maintenance, or capital improvement programmes
- Guidance for risk mitigation and lifecycle planning
- Documentation suitable for asset management, regulatory compliance, or Building Safety Case support
Reports are written in clear, accessible language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why Choose Us?
We have extensive experience delivering condition surveys for high-rise residential buildings, combining structural expertise, building safety knowledge, and practical insight.
Our surveys help councils, housing associations, and private landlords maintain safe, compliant, and well-managed high-rise stock, supporting proactive maintenance, capital planning, and long-term risk management.