Schedule of Condition

A schedule of condition report on a building is generally related to the leasing process either as a precursor to the extension of a lease or the buying or selling of a lease.  The schedule of condition relates to the control of the maintenance of the building including the relocation of facilities within the building.  A schedule of condition is not a structural engineer’s survey of the structural integrity of the building.

The schedule will be produced by means of a visual inspection of the structure and the recording of that data on standard inspection pro-forma (copy attached) supplemented by a photographic record where appropriate all in accordance with our standard conditions of engagement.  A report shall be made comprising a copy of the inspection records together with a summary.  It would be appreciated if a member of your staff could accompany our surveyor whilst on your premises.

The inspection of the premises shall be limited to all visible, exposed and accessible areas of the building

Whilst every effort has been made to fully inspect the building, no permanent or secured fixtures and fittings will be removed.  We will not have inspected woodwork or other parts of the structure which are covered, unexposed or inaccessible, and we are therefore unable to report that any such part of the property is free from defect.

Excavation work will not be undertaken to establish the nature of the sub-soil or to ascertain the size and condition of the foundations.  In addition, structural exposure such as the hacking off of render or wall/ceiling plaster, lifting floorboards etc will not be carried out.