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Commercial Structural Survey

Structural inspections and clear advice for commercial buildings of all sizes including: offices, warehouses, retail units and more.

 

Whether you're buying, leasing, or planning works, our Chartered Engineers (MIStructE or MICE) deliver detailed, reliable reports tailored to your property.

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Commercial Structural Surveys for Offices, Warehouses, Retail Units & More

Whether you're investing in a commercial property, planning alterations, or dealing with structural concerns, our Commercial Structural Surveys provide the insight you need to make informed decisions. We inspect a wide range of properties—including offices, warehouses, industrial units, retail premises, and mixed-use buildings—with reports reviewed by Chartered Structural Engineers (MIStructE or MICE).

What’s Included in a Commercial Structural Survey?

  • Detailed inspection of the building’s structural integrity

  • Assessment of movement, loading, cracks, roof structures, and foundation concerns

  • Engineer-led report with clear recommendations and remedial advice

  • Suitable for lease agreements, acquisitions, dilapidations and redevelopment plans

  • Reviewed and signed by a Chartered Structural Engineer

 

Our reports are trusted by property investors, landlords, facilities managers, and commercial tenants to identify risks, meet legal obligations, and support safe, compliant property use.

Clear Reporting for Property Investment, Compliance & Change of Use

Whether you're purchasing a warehouse, repurposing a retail unit, or managing an industrial site, our structural surveys provide vital clarity. We support:

  • Pre-acquisition due diligence

  • Leasehold and freehold negotiations

  • Refurbishment and redevelopment planning

  • Building regulation and insurance requirements

 

Our commercial structural inspections help protect your investment, reduce liability, and ensure your premises are safe, sound, and fit for purpose.

Verbal Structural Report

from

£250*

Residential Structural Survey

from

£750*

Commercial Structural Survey

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£750*

Pre-Purchase Survey

from

£750*

Crack & Movement Assessment

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£750*

Full Structural Survey

from

£750*

*Prices are for guidance only and exclude VAT at 20%. Final cost depends on the scope of work, site size, and location.

Property Structural Surveys by Qualified Structural Engineers across the UK

We offer a wide range of structural inspection services tailored to suit your needs:

Structural Survey

Full Structural Surveys

 

Ideal for older properties, major refurbishments, or when you're concerned about the overall condition of a building.

Cracks and Movement Assessments

Crack & Movement Assessments

We investigate issues such as subsidence, settlement, or cracking and provide clear recommendations for remedial action.

Pre-purchase survey

Pre-Purchase Surveys

A valuable service for homebuyers, helping you identify structural concerns before completing your purchase.

We provide thorough and reliable structural surveys for residential and commercial properties across the UK.

Professional Structural Surveys across London, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk & Manchester.

Whether you're buying, selling, renovating, or managing a property, our qualified structural engineers deliver clear, accurate reports to help you make informed decisions.

Structural Survey Defect

40+

Backed by over 40 years of structural engineering experience

50+

Team members enabling engineering across the UK

1000+

Residential, commercial & industrial projects nationwide

6

offices nationwide for efficient structural surveys

What Our Clients Say

Comprehensive Survey

The structural survey by JMS highlighted critical issues before purchase, saving us from unforeseen expenses. Highly recommend their thorough approach.

Steven C.- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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Good Value Report

I just needed quick peace of mind about a cracked wall. The verbal report for £250 was spot on and super clear.

Mark T.- Norwich, Norfolk

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Helped Avoid a Costly Mistake

Their residential structural survey flagged subsidence the seller hadn’t disclosed. I walked away from a potential nightmare.

David M.- Ipswich, Suffolk

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Perfect for My Mortgage

Needed a structural report for the bank - these guys delivered quickly and ticked all the boxes. The mortgage went through without any issues.

Priya K.- Colchester, Essex

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Value Pre-Purchase Survey

As a first-time buyer, I didn’t know what to expect. The team explained everything and helped me feel secure about my investment.

Jasmine E.- Dartford, Kent

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Professional & Knowledgeable

I couldn't be more happy with the service received from JMS. From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail.

Mr. J. Snitzer- Stamford Hill, London

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Construction Project Lifesaver

Midway through a build, we had concerns about load-bearing walls. Wes from MJC gave expert advice and helped us rework plans before things got expensive.

Ben & Lottie W.- Salford, Manchester

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Assessment Was Reassuring

Called them out for a scary ceiling crack. Turned out to be cosmetic, but Tom's calm professionalism made all the difference. Thank you, Tom!

Sandra H.- Watford

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Trusted Advice for a Big Decision

We nearly went ahead with a period property until their structural survey revealed major foundation movement. Grateful for the honest and detailed assessment.

Alex & Jamie F.- Milton Keynes

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Book Your Structural Survey with a Qualified UK Engineer

Need a professional structural inspection in Suffolk, London, Essex, Norfolk or Manchester? Schedule your survey today and get a clear, engineer-reviewed report—fast, reliable, and Building Control compliant.

Frequently Asked Questions

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