Building Surveys
With over forty years experience, Merriman Solutions offers a range of Building Surveying services which are tailored to each clients particular needs. Our mission is to provide the most appropriate property advice to our customers, to give peace of mind in their new purchase or project. Our core values are built on knowledge, integrity, honesty and confidentiality. Fees are priced economically and are specific to individual projects. For a quote please email the details of the property and your requirement to [email protected].
Pre Purchase Survey - a report to advise potential purchasers of a property including its condition, potential and any liabilities prior to purchase and following a detailed professional inspection.
Condition Surveys - establish the current condition of a building prior to any works being carried out on it or on an adjoining building prior to works or prior to entering into a lease with a tenant or to establish the extent of building defects such as dry rot or dampness.
Measured Surveys - to produce survey drawings of an existing property prior to carrying out design for a planning application or extension, refurbishment and reinstatement work.
Topographical Surveys - recording of land extents, features and levels for: boundary matters, sales or design of new development.
Defect Schedules – ‘snags’ are minor problems affecting a builder or seller. ‘Defects’ are items that affect the purchaser, the price they pay and the difficulties they may encounter in using or occupying a property. Accordingly, we prepare detailed defects schedules to assure purchasers' rights of all aspects on their intended acquisition following an in depth inspection.
Schedules of Dilapidations - establish ‘wants of repairs’ which have accrued and which require to be remedied under the terms of a lease by the landlord and /or the tenant.
Feasibility & Appraisal Studies - establish if a project can be appropriately configured in order to satisfy client aspiration and how best it might be undertaken including site evaluation, economy, gravitas, environmental issues, planning, buildability, logistical constraints and selection of consultants or teams.
Building Health, Diagnosis and Remedy - investigation and diagnose of defects in existing property resulting in recommendations of appropriate solutions for the building, its future and resources available, design, implementation and supervision of remedial works with monitoring of performance in use.
Pre Purchase Survey - a report to advise potential purchasers of a property including its condition, potential and any liabilities prior to purchase and following a detailed professional inspection.
Condition Surveys - establish the current condition of a building prior to any works being carried out on it or on an adjoining building prior to works or prior to entering into a lease with a tenant or to establish the extent of building defects such as dry rot or dampness.
Measured Surveys - to produce survey drawings of an existing property prior to carrying out design for a planning application or extension, refurbishment and reinstatement work.
Topographical Surveys - recording of land extents, features and levels for: boundary matters, sales or design of new development.
Defect Schedules – ‘snags’ are minor problems affecting a builder or seller. ‘Defects’ are items that affect the purchaser, the price they pay and the difficulties they may encounter in using or occupying a property. Accordingly, we prepare detailed defects schedules to assure purchasers' rights of all aspects on their intended acquisition following an in depth inspection.
Schedules of Dilapidations - establish ‘wants of repairs’ which have accrued and which require to be remedied under the terms of a lease by the landlord and /or the tenant.
Feasibility & Appraisal Studies - establish if a project can be appropriately configured in order to satisfy client aspiration and how best it might be undertaken including site evaluation, economy, gravitas, environmental issues, planning, buildability, logistical constraints and selection of consultants or teams.
Building Health, Diagnosis and Remedy - investigation and diagnose of defects in existing property resulting in recommendations of appropriate solutions for the building, its future and resources available, design, implementation and supervision of remedial works with monitoring of performance in use.
Architectural Design
By investing in professional, high quality design at an early stage in your project, you can make huge savings over the lifetime of a building. The team at Merriman Solutions bring creativity and experience to your project, creating spaces which are sustainable, economic and elegant.
We provide a comprehensive design service for both commercial and residential clients including: concept, feasibility, economics, planning, working and detail drawings, specifications, schedules of work procurement and project management through to completion of a project.
We develop our clients aspirations to create a coherent, affordable, design solutions which realise as a finished project on site. This is a core feature of Merriman Solutions and we have a wide range of experience in:
We provide a comprehensive design service for both commercial and residential clients including: concept, feasibility, economics, planning, working and detail drawings, specifications, schedules of work procurement and project management through to completion of a project.
We develop our clients aspirations to create a coherent, affordable, design solutions which realise as a finished project on site. This is a core feature of Merriman Solutions and we have a wide range of experience in:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Healthcare
- Community
- Leisure projects
- Disability Access Certificates
- Fire Safety Certificate Applications
- Building Law and expert witness
- Building Regulations & Planning advice
Project Management
We often project manage developments from inception to completion allowing the client full control of cost, time and quality, please enquire!
Legal
Where disputes escalate to legal action we advise clients and solicitors about where things have gone wrong and appear in court as expert witness when necessary
