Ownership and occupation of property hold many pitfalls for the unwary. J & E Shepherd Building Surveyors are trained and experienced in the many technical aspects relating to property.

Our established and rapidly expanding Building Surveying Division supports J & E Shepherd’s national office network, accepting instructions throughout Scotland and the North of England.

With over thirty years experience in commercial and residential property markets the department continues to develop a suite of services that exceed the ambitions of the many major property companies, pension funds and financial institutions which we serve.

Our Building Surveyors' offer specialist expertise and a flexible service in the following areas:

• Architectural Design - In preparation of Planning and Building Warrant submissions for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Building Refurbishment
• Dilapidations - Vital for landlord and tenant clients.

Our Building Surveyors' offer specialist expertise and a flexible service in the following areas:

• Acquisition/Building Surveys - Both commercial and residential.
• Schedules of Condition- Essential record for tenant/landlord on commencement of a commercial lease.
• Fire Risk Assessments - Per the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1999.
• Disabled Access Audits - Per the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
• Insurance re-instatement and valuation
• Defects analysis
• Planned Maintenance & Life cycle costing

Our Building Surveyors' offer specialist expertise and a flexible service in the following areas:

• Defects analysis
• Planned Maintenance & Life cycle costing
• Lease and Title Plan - Preparation for commercial lease agreements, development and land disposals.
• Asbestos Surveys - Per The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002, we are able to offer a full range of asbestos surveys in conjunction with Shepherd Asbestos Solutions Limited.

Our Building Surveying Department consists of four regionally based teams complimenting our agency, valuation, investment and property management teams. We would consequently be happy to provide further information on the benefits this service can provide.