Specialist in Extensions and Alterations
for London Properties

Building Alterations Surveyor

At Squarepoint Surveyors, we provide our clients with expert assistance regarding building extensions and alterations to their commercial property. Many businesses in London are maximising the space available to them, either by converting disused areas like basements and former warehouse space, or by constructing extra rooms on empty land. In both cases, significant structural alterations will be required, and professional assistance from a Chartered Surveyor experienced in this field is essential.

At Squarepoint Surveyors, we provide our clients with expert assistance regarding building extensions and alterations to their commercial property. Many businesses in London are maximising the space available to them, either by converting disused areas like basements and former warehouse space, or by constructing extra rooms on empty land. In both cases, significant structural alterations will be required, and professional assistance from a Chartered Surveyor experienced in this field is essential.

Why choose Squarepoint?

Squarepoint have over 20 years’ as Party Wall Surveyors. We are experts in the London property industry, our team has acquired a deep understanding of the legal requirements of building alterations. By choosing Squarepoint Chartered Surveyors, you don’t need to worry about whether your designs are up to code, or if your construction will uncover an unexpected flaw in the building’s structure. We will take care of all the technicalities and ensure that your project runs smoothly.

If you’re planning alterations to your premises, you may find that commissioning a Feasibility Report or Building Survey, or making use of our Architectural Design services will set your mind at rest about the success of your project. We also offer complete Commercial Property Project Management, should you wish to hand over the responsibility of your project to an experienced team.

Making Alterations to Business Premises

When making alterations to business premises, there are many factors to consider such as getting the necessary planning permissions and building regulations approval. Our surveyors can guide you through this process and ensure any proposed changes comply with regulations. We can produce all the required plans and documents needed when applying for permissions.

What Does a Tenant Need to Consider before Making Alterations?

If you are a tenant, it is important to check your lease and get consent from your landlord before carrying out any alterations. The lease will likely specify what changes you can make. Our surveyors can review your lease and advise if consent is needed. We can also liaise with your landlord on your behalf. It’s key that any alterations do not negatively impact the landlord’s interests.

Carrying Out Alterations to Commercial Lease Premises

For leaseholders, we can provide guidance on best practices when altering commercial property. This includes advising on designs that are reversible and cause minimal damage. We also ensure any changes meet building regulations and planning permission requirements. Our aim is to facilitate alterations that improve your premises while respecting the landlord’s interests.

How are the perspectives of a landlord and tenant likely to differ?

Landlords will want to protect the value of their asset while tenants will want to maximise the usefulness of the space. Our expert surveyors balance these perspectives, advising tenants on achievable changes while ensuring landlords’ concerns are addressed. Clear communication is key.

Where to start when a tenant wants to make alterations

Tenants should begin by reviewing their lease and checking if consent is needed. We can then assess if the proposed alterations are feasible and align with regulations. Advising on reversibility and minimal damage is also key. With our experience, we guide tenants through the entire process.

How do the proposed alterations interact with other clauses in a commercial lease?

When advising tenants, we carefully review how the proposed changes align with all lease clauses covering property usage, consent requirements, and building obligations. Our aim is avoiding any breach of lease while still achieving the tenant’s goals. We get into the details so you don’t have to.

Our service is tailored to support commercial enterprises with building extensions and alterations, including guidance with Planning Applications, Building Regulation compliance and a complete range of tender documents (including specifications for contractors to quote and schedules of work). We can help you determine works that fall under ‘Permitted Development’, and whether Notice must be served to adjoining property owners under the Party Wall etc Act 1996.

Why choose Squarepoint?

Squarepoint have over 20 years’ as Party Wall Surveyors. We are experts in the London property industry, our team has acquired a deep understanding of the legal requirements of building alterations. By choosing Squarepoint Chartered Surveyors, you don’t need to worry about whether your designs are up to code, or if your construction will uncover an unexpected flaw in the building’s structure. We will take care of all the technicalities and ensure that your project runs smoothly.

If you’re planning alterations to your premises, you may find that commissioning a Feasibility Report or Building Survey, or making use of our Architectural Design services will set your mind at rest about the success of your project. We also offer complete Commercial Property Project Management, should you wish to hand over the responsibility of your project to an experienced team.

For any questions about our services, or if you wish to book a free consultation with a member of our team, please get in touch by calling 0207 651 0000 or by completing a form on our contact us page and we will reply as soon as we can.

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The team at Squarepoint were very helpful, knowledgeable and understanding when dealing with my loft conversion and party wall agreement.”

We have used Squarepoint Chartered Surveyors at several of our Parishes and have found them to be very efficient in the production of reports on a variety of issues such as building condition surveys and PPM, defect investigations and Party Wall matters.”

Young, trustworthy, professionally competent and committed to delivering on time and on budget.”

Fast and friendly service with an extremely thorough survey. The Surveyor’s phone call to explain the findings of the report, before the official survey was sent, was invaluable.

I used Squarepoint for a party wall agreement. From my initial conversation with Eve through to Adam completing the party wall award, the process was smooth, professional and timely given the challenges of COVID lockdown. Thank you for your great service.

Really helpful team at Squarepoint, on hand to help with any queries and take you through the whole process clearly and at a pace guided by you. Our party wall surveyor, Adam, was great at communicating and efficient throughout  the whole process, could not ask for more.

I had been hunting for a simple job that required a surveyor’s expertise, but had been struggling to find trust throughout my enquiries, until I spoke to Adam.

The advice simply and honestly given by Adam on our first call was remarkable. His friendly but competent application and manner made it easy for me to hire him, and not only did he more than deliver on the required services, but his price was the most competitive I could find. Would highly recommend Eve and Adam at Squarepoint.”

 

I recently hired Adam to help with a party wall award required on both sides of my terraced house.

He was able to liaise with both parties to answer their initial questions/concerns, which led to them both appointing him as the agreed surveyor, which saved me time and money.

Adam prepared the final award comprehensively and quickly. I would thoroughly recommend him and his friendly Admin assistant Eve.

From the very first time I called Scott, he was very attentive to my requirements for a building survey. From the outset he noted down my areas of concern, updated me with progress prior to the survey and gave me a thorough debrief after the survey. The quality of his report was excellent, very easy to understand and, importantly, comprehensive.

I was extremely pleased with the excellent service provided by Scott Buchanan of Squarepoint Chartered Surveyors, and  I hope to contact yourselves in due course with a view to getting further advice.

Working with Adam Graham at Squarepoint was a very smooth and easy process. He was always clear and thorough in our communication and provided very detailed advice. I would highly recommend Squarepoint!”