Evidence-Based Decisions for Building Safety and Investment
Our option appraisal of structural solutions provides a structured, evidence-led evaluation of repair, strengthening, or refurbishment strategies for residential buildings, including high-rise blocks and non-traditional construction types. This service helps landlords, councils, and housing associations determine the most cost-effective, safe, and sustainable approach to addressing structural issues.
By reviewing multiple options, we ensure that decisions are transparent, defensible, and aligned with regulatory, financial, and strategic objectives.
What Is an Option Appraisal of Structural Solutions?
An option appraisal is a systematic assessment of possible approaches to address structural challenges. For high-rise blocks or non-traditional homes, options may include:
- Targeted repairs – addressing localized defects in concrete, panels, or load-bearing elements
- Strengthening works – enhancing structural capacity or mitigating known risks
- Full or partial refurbishment – including fire safety remediation or building envelope upgrades
- Replacement or redevelopment – for buildings where repair is no longer viable
- Maintenance and monitoring strategies – to extend asset life without major intervention
Each option is evaluated for feasibility, cost, risk, and long-term sustainability, providing a clear comparison to inform strategic decisions.
Why Structural Option Appraisals Matter
Building owners face increasing pressures from:
- Building safety and fire compliance
- Aging and non-traditional construction stock
- Financial constraints and funding limitations
- Operational and lifecycle management considerations
- Regulatory reporting and asset management requirements
Option appraisals allow landlords and housing providers to prioritise investment, make informed choices on structural interventions, and ensure that solutions deliver maximum safety and value over the long term.
Our Option Appraisal Approach
We follow a structured methodology tailored to structural solutions for residential buildings:
- Data Review – validation of existing surveys, condition data, structural reports, and maintenance records.
- Feasible Options Identification – development of multiple repair, strengthening, or refurbishment strategies.
- Technical Assessment – evaluation of each option for structural effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Financial and Practical Assessment – modelling costs, funding implications, deliverability, and impact on lifecycle planning.
- Recommendation and Reporting – clear presentation of the preferred solution, supported by evidence, risk assessment, and financial analysis.
Our approach ensures that all options are evaluated objectively, providing landlords with confidence in the chosen structural solution.
Deliverables
Clients receive:
- Comprehensive option appraisal reports outlining potential structural solutions
- Technical and financial evaluation for each option
- Photographs, drawings, and diagrams illustrating defects and proposed interventions
- Risk and feasibility assessments, including regulatory compliance and resident impact
- Clear recommendations suitable for boards, funding applications, regulator submissions, and strategic planning
Reports are written in plain English to bridge the gap between technical findings and strategic decision-making.
Why Work With Us?
We have extensive experience providing option appraisals for structural solutions across high-rise blocks, non-traditional homes, and traditional residential stock.
Our expertise allows councils, housing associations, and private landlords to make defensible, evidence-based decisions, balancing safety, cost, and long-term sustainability, while supporting compliance and strategic asset management.