What we do
Building Surveying
Make sound decisions with our market-leading building surveying experts.

Create value through the asset lifecycle by partnering with our national team of experienced property experts.
We combine national reach with local insight, so you benefit from consistent standards and advice grounded in local market knowledge. Whether you have a one off project or a nationwide portfolio, we will assemble you a team focused on delivering the best outcomes.
You’ll have a dedicated point of contact who coordinates the work, keeps you informed and makes sure your project is delivered on time. We take time to understand your risk profile, governance requirements and commercial drivers, then tailor our scope so you get exactly what you need.
Whether it’s project management of a large mixed-use scheme or dilapidations for an office occupier, we are the industry’s go to building surveying company for the highest professional standards. We help our clients to move forward with certainty and control, whether managing stakeholders, meeting regulatory obligations or protecting value at lease events.
Rapleys’ Building Surveying team works with developers, landlords and occupiers to deliver comprehensive surveying services, whether through the delivery of technical due diligence, dealing with landlord and tenant negotiations or delivering high quality administration of project works.
Clients value our ability to translate technical findings into simple, relevant advice, supported by evidence, cost considerations and clear next steps. We support you by ensuring you are well prepared and appropriately protected.
We can advise in relation to the impact of changing legislation on property portfolios, as well as health and safety and environmental challenges. Through the use of market-leading, bespoke technology platforms, we offer our clients unrivalled efficiencies and standardised service levels.
We take a proactive approach to risk management, helping you identify issues early, prioritise remedial actions and demonstrate compliance. Our quality assurance processes and consistent methodologies mean you receive dependable outputs across single assets or entire portfolios, with audit trails that support internal governance and external reporting.
Our role is to make complex property challenges simpler, if you’d like to enquire about our services, get in touch today.
FAQ's
It depends on the complexity of the lease, landlord intentions and tenant’s situation, but we would generally advise at least 6 months prior to lease end.
Incredibly important. Think of it as a health check for the building with a sensible plan moving forwards together with budget costs.
In almost every case, yes. They can assist with decision making, highlight any significant issues and be a useful tool to negotiate larger rent-free periods and capital contributions from landlords.
Defects can be notoriously difficult to diagnose and can usually be categorized as a deficiency in a product, workmanship or incorrect specification. Without correct diagnosis, significant time and money can be wasted incorrectly fixing a problem.
Some clients refurbish properties to modernize, decarbonize, prepare for re-letting, re-purposing or purely to maintain longevity and aesthetics. As building surveyors, we are well-versed and agile enough to advise in all these capacities.
V Humphreys
Company Solicitor, Lookers
‘Throughout this period Rapleys have acted in a professional manner keeping us regularly informed throughout the duration of the instructions, proving their ability and specialist knowledge within this sector. We have an excellent relationship with Rapleys and have no hesitation in recommending them as an all encompassing surveying practice within the motor trade sector.’
Jen Goode
Headteacher, Longford Park School
‘We just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the support, hard work and time that you have put into creating our new room at Longford. It hasn’t always been a smooth path but you have been relentless in your perseverance and dedication to get the job completed. We appreciate all your efforts.’
Richard Fiddes
Lead Consultant, Newmark on behalf of Fairley House School
‘I thought your approach to the project, including the involvement of specialist subcontractors, the detail of the specification and the insight and analysis of the tender report, was first rate and enabled us to reconcile the works proposed against our own overall budget. Thank you for your efforts.’
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