Independent Scoping Surveys for Residential & Commercial Property.
Independent scoping surveys that establish the true condition of buildings before refurbishment, maintenance, or capital works commence. PM+ provides clear, evidence-based insight to help clients define scope, control costs, and reduce risk from day one.
Our surveys help you protect tenants, safeguard your properties, and demonstrate compliance with housing standards.
A scoping survey is a pre-works inspection designed to establish the condition of a property or building element and define the extent of works required before procurement or construction begins.
At PM+, our scoping surveys focus on identifying defects, constraints, and risks that could impact cost, programme, or delivery. This ensures works are properly specified, realistically priced, and delivered with fewer variations or disputes.
Poor scoping is one of the most common causes of cost overruns and delays. By identifying issues early, our scoping surveys help clients:
Our roof scoping surveys assess flat and pitched roof systems to identify issues that may affect planned works, including water ingress, drainage failures, material deterioration, and structural weaknesses. Findings are presented clearly to support repair planning or replacement decisions.
For housing providers, landlords, and managing agents, we undertake residential scoping surveys across individual dwellings and portfolios. These surveys help define maintenance and refurbishment requirements, reduce unforeseen works, and support smoother project delivery.
We provide structured scoping surveys for commercial buildings to support refurbishment, fit-out, dilapidations, and asset planning. Our assessments give clients clarity around condition, constraints, and responsibilities before works begin.
Our scoping survey reports are designed to support decision-making and project planning.
Reports are written to be accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. They provide:
A scoping survey is a pre-works inspection that establishes the condition of a property or building element and defines the extent of works required before refurbishment, maintenance, or capital projects begin. It helps ensure works are properly specified, realistically priced, and delivered with fewer variations or delays.
A scoping survey should be carried out before works are specified, tendered, or procured.
Early scoping allows defects, risks and constraints to be identified upfront, reducing the likelihood of unforeseen issues emerging once works are underway.
A condition survey provides a general overview of a building’s condition, often for asset management or long-term planning.
A scoping survey is more targeted and is undertaken specifically to define the scope of works required for a planned project, focusing on defects and issues relevant to delivery, cost, and programme.
Scoping surveys are commonly commissioned by housing associations, local authorities, managing agents, landlords, contractors, and commercial property owners. They are particularly valuable where cost certainty, risk management, and procurement accuracy are critical.
At PM+, we undertake scoping surveys across residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. This includes individual dwellings, housing portfolios, roof systems, and commercial buildings planned for refurbishment, maintenance, or reinstatement works.
Our reports provide a clear assessment of the property’s condition, identification of relevant defects, photographic evidence, and practical recommendations to inform scope and specification. Reports are written to be easily understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
By identifying defects and constraints before works begin, scoping surveys reduce the risk of unforeseen issues, contractor variations, and programme delays. This improves budget accuracy and helps clients avoid costly changes once works are underway.
Yes. A well-defined scope informed by a scoping survey allows contractors to price works more accurately, reduces ambiguity in tender documentation, and supports more consistent and comparable bids.
Disrepair surveys assess the condition of a property where defects, deterioration or complaints have been raised, providing documented evidence to support decision-making, complaint handling and remediation planning.
Our Quantity Surveying Service is designed to provide precise cost estimations, budget management, and financial control for both residential and commercial properties.
Damp & mould surveys help landlords understand whether issues are caused by condensation, building defects or environmental factors, and support compliance with UK housing standards such as Awaab’s Law.
Clients choose PM+ because we combine technical surveying expertise with a practical understanding of how projects are delivered. Our approach is thorough, independent, and focused on providing clarity where it matters most.
By addressing issues upfront, we help clients move forward with confidence and avoid costly surprises later.
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