Condition Assessment
A condition assessment provides a realistic overall picture of a property’s condition. Our experts cover all areas of building structures and technical systems, delivering clear, impartial assessments of current condition, repair needs and cost risks.
Choose an expert you can trust for property condition assessments
A condition assessment sets out clearly the state of a property’s structures and systems. Using non-invasive, sensory-based methods, our specialists identify repair needs and cost risks objectively and without bias.
Our expertise covers all areas of building structures and MEP systems. Services span the full property lifecycle, from new construction and refurbishment through to ongoing maintenance.
A condition assessment is the right choice when a comprehensive picture of a property’s current condition and long-term repair needs is required. The findings support planned maintenance and informed decision-making at both property and portfolio levels.
What does a property condition assessment cover?
- Age and condition of structures and technical systems
- Immediate defects and repair needs
- Health and safety factors
- Long-term repair and refurbishment needs
- Prioritisation of repair needs
- Key findings on indoor conditions and energy efficiency
- Potential development needs in property maintenance
- Additional inspections
Who is the Condition assesments service for?
Property Owners
A realistic, decision-ready picture of the condition of your assets, including future repair needs and associated costs.
Refurbishment Project
Owners
Comprehensive data on the true condition of a property is critical to successful project planning and outcomes.
Facility or Maintenance Managers
Current condition assessments of the key building elements support planned, well-directed maintenance and facility management..
How is a property condition assessment carried out?
Document and data review
Source material typically includes:
- previous condition assessments and surveys
- design documents
- repair history
- details of any known issues
- occupant interviews or shareholder surveys – which may reveal suspected damp or other hidden issues.
Site inspection
The site inspection is carried out by a team of one to three technical specialists in structures, HVAC and electrical systems, scaled to the size and complexity of the property.
The team carries out a physical inspection of the property, covering technical spaces, common areas and outdoor areas. Depending on the property, residential units and tenant spaces may also be inspected. The property owner, maintenance staff and occupant representatives may also attend and be interviewed for additional information.
Site report
The report is produced once all necessary information has been gathered, drawing on the broad expertise of our specialist teams for repair cost estimation.
A key strength is clear: highly readable reporting that delivers real value to the client. The findings support planning of future measures at both property and portfolio levels – including comparisons of long-term costs across properties to inform capital allocation decisions.
A property condition assessment is valuable in many situations
Long-term capital
planning
Assessment of repairability or demolition need
Maintenance backlog management
Baseline data for
development projects
Assessment of tenant liabilities
ESG assessments as part of a condition assessment
Sustainability is now an integral part of real estate management. Granlund’s environmental specialists produce high-quality sustainability assessments that provide a clear picture of a property’s sustainability performance, development potential and associated risks.
Our ESG assessments cover energy efficiency potential, environmental certification readiness, EU taxonomy assessment, climate risk mapping, CRREM analysis and biodiversity assessment.
Commissioning sustainability assessments alongside a condition assessment is a cost-efficient way to build a comprehensive picture of the property.
Add-ON INSPECTIONS
Need further investigation?
Our specialists support you with a full range of other property surveys and technical assessments.
- Condition surveys
- Energy audits
- Technical due diligence (TDD)
- Indoor air quality surveys
- Asbestos and hazardous materials surveys
- Flue surveys for pipe refurbishment projects
- Thermal imaging
- Measurement services (air flows, water flows, humidity)
- Electrical equipment condition assessments
- Technical surveys and measurements
- Audits
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