Prior to acquisition, fully understanding the true condition of the property and associated liabilities is of the greatest importance.
These matters should be determined and considered prior to making your legal commitment.

A commercial building is generally significantly more complex than a residential property as, not only are they usually larger, but are subject to
a variety of statutory legislation.

Anderton Gables carry out Pre-Acquisition Surveys for all purposes, adapting these to suit thepurchaser’s requirements.

Our reports include a detailed analysis of the building structure; maintenance requirements and defects identified, but also draw attention to the legislation that affects the users, owners and occupiers of commercial premises.

Anderton Gables understand that time is of the essence during an acquisition and we appreciate the importance of identifying key issues at an
early stage and recognize that clients require clear advice on these issues so that decisions can be taken.

We often provide an oral report immediately following the survey and generally a written report within one week of the inspection.

Anderton Gables ensure that the survey for each acquisition is tailored to the individual property and the associated risks.
We are currently undertaking Building Surveys for Daniel Thwaites Brewery to provide them with detailed reports of their portfolio.

A client came to us who was considering purchasing a large industrial unit which was around 25 years old, they informed us that they were concerned about water ingress which would have to be resolved if they were to purchase.

We hired an aerial platform which enabled us to closely inspect the entire cement sheet roof covering, aged roof lights and debris filled valley gutters. From this roof level inspection we were able to accurately diagnose the causes of the water ingress and recommend clearance and lining
of the gutters and renewal and some re-coating of a number of roof lights.

During our inspection we observed that a brickwork flank wall at the base of the steel portal frame was distorted and had previously had to undergo remedial works, we identified that the length of the brickwork wall dictated that expansion joints should have been incorporated during construction
but these were missing. We were able to advise the client that simple installation of expansion joints would prevent future re-occurrence of damage.

We were also able to inform the client that the original construction of the industrial unit lent itself to subdivision to 3 smaller units which was of value
to the client should his requirements for floor space reduce overtime, or for future speculative development.