We diagnose building issues and offer pragmatic, innovative solutions.
Our building surveying service provides the profound insight you need to truly understand your property assets. We combine deep technical knowledge with practical, forward-thinking advice to help you understand, maintain, and maximise the value of your buildings.
Whether you’re planning improvements, assessing risks or addressing defects, we bring clarity from the outset. With an experienced, RICS-accredited team and a proactive approach, we guide clients across all sectors through the complexities of compliance, sustainability and long-term asset management — making sure every building is fit for purpose, now and into the future.
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What we do
We carry out pre-acquisition surveys, technical due diligence, and reinstatement cost assessments to give clients a complete picture of a building’s condition, risks, and insurance needs, supporting confident, informed decisions.
From damp and mould to structural issues, we investigate building defects, uncover root causes, and provide practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to each building’s specific needs.
Whether it’s an office-to-residential conversion, internal fit out or full refurbishment, we lead design and specification works that transform spaces, balancing compliance, usability, and sustainability.
We help clients protect long-term value through tailored maintenance plans and asset management strategies, providing clarity on repairs, upgrades, and future investment needs.
From dilapidations and licences to alter, to schedules of condition and tenant works, we provide expert guidance on lease compliance and negotiations, acting on behalf of landlords, tenants or both.
Acting as party wall surveyors for building or adjoining owners, we manage neighbourly matters with care, resolving disputes, mitigating risk and maintaining project momentum.
We safeguard your investment by independently monitoring construction works. From planning through to handover, we check quality, compliance, and programme on your behalf.
FAQs
From identifying property issues to ensuring compliance, we’ve answered some of the most common questions around building surveying.
Contact usOur key differentiators lie in our team’s continuous embrace of change, particularly around critical issues like damp and mould or fire safety. As the largest and oldest discipline within Baily Garner, our surveyors are highly trained, supported by excellent RICS pass rates, and leverage new technology like drones. We also project lead and coordinate, treating your money as our own with a personal touch.
We offer a detailed, methodical, problem-solving approach to common headaches like damp and mould, fire safety issues, and general disrepair. Our technical due diligence is thorough, and we integrate seamlessly with Strategic asset management, providing a comprehensive solution.
We have extensive expertise in the field, ensuring that all aspects of a building meet necessary legal requirements. We prioritise clear and consistent communication, keeping clients informed at every stage, which builds trust and confidence in our adherence to regulations.
It begins with interrogating your brief to understand your unique needs. We then tailor our approach, maintaining open, senior-led communication through regular meetings. We provide honest, strategic, and agile advice, challenging assumptions when necessary to lead you towards the best outcomes, from early project stages through to post-contract reviews.
Our pricing is flexible and tailored to each project’s specific scope and complexity. We work within general service frameworks, including fixed rates, and are always open to discussing your specific needs to provide a bespoke quotation.
Party Wall Surveying Guide
Get to grips with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 with our handy guide. We share insight on what work the Act covers, what constitutes a party wall, how the Act may affect your project, and more.
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Recent projects
From intricate defect analysis to comprehensive refurbishment oversight, explore our project portfolio to learn more.
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Dolphin Square
Dolphin Square, London Borough of Westminster
Breathing new life into a historic London landmark, Baily Garner led the complex, sustainable transformation of Dolphin Square — coordinating over 20 organisations to deliver long-term impact.
Saxon Weald Office Fit Out
Horsham
Baily Garner delivered a full Cat B office fitout for Saxon Weald, aligning sustainable design with SKA Gold+ accreditation and future zero-carbon requirements.
Edward Woods Estate
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Baily Garner led fire safety upgrades at Edward Woods Estate, replacing cladding and supporting compliance to achieve A1-rated EWS1 certification across three high-rise towers.
Our values
We bring our values into all that we do
Values don’t belong in brand guidelines, they belong in everyday decisions. At Baily Garner, our values guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we deliver on our promise of creating a positive impact on people’s lives.
By holding ourselves to these standards, we create work that’s consistent, meaningful and aligned with the people and places it serves.
Collaborative
Collaboration means more than working together. For us, it means listening actively, responding constructively, and solving problems as one team. We trust each other to deliver and succeed together.
Supportive
We’ve cultivated a workplace culture where we lead with care and consideration. By being attentive to people’s needs and creating room for growth, we foster inclusive teams and lasting partnerships.
Innovative
We believe there’s always a better way. Through bold thinking and smart experimentation, we unlock new possibilities that improve project outcomes and future-proof our delivery.
Ethnical
We don’t compromise on our principles. Every decision is made with fairness, openness, and long-term accountability — because doing the right thing drives stronger, more sustainable results.
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Our sectors
We work across housing, healthcare, education, commercial, and more. Discover how our sector knowledge translates into practical, tailored solutions.
Residential
From large-scale regeneration to intricate retrofit programmes, Baily Garner is trusted by clients across the UK to deliver residential environments that are sustainable, high quality, and community-led.Find out more
Education
Our team has supported over 19 Multi-Academy Trusts and delivered hundreds of schemes, creating safe, inspiring spaces where students and educators can thrive.Find out more
Care
From residential homes to specialist support facilities, we’ve spent decades delivering safe, supportive spaces designed around the needs of residents, families and staff.Find out more
Commercial
From flexible workspaces to future-facing retail, our commercial projects are built for performance. We deliver creative, functional, and sustainable environments that help businesses thrive and evolve.Find out more
Conservation & Heritage
Preserving the past takes more than technical skill — it takes respect, care, and a deep understanding of context. We work with sensitivity and precision to enhance the UK’s most valued heritage and conservation sites.Find out more
Regeneration & Mixed-Use
We deliver regeneration and mixed-use projects that transform communities. Blending innovative design with sustainable solutions, our multidisciplinary expertise ensures developments meet today’s needs, as well as tomorrow’s.Find out more
Emergency Services
From police stations and fire stations to ambulance hubs and first responder facilities, we create resilient, secure, and efficient environments that support those who keep our communities safe.Find out more
Health
From hospitals and specialised care units to clinics and NHS facilities, our expert construction consultancy is tailored to the complex and evolving needs of the health sector.Find out more
Local & Central Government
We have over 40 years of experience delivering tailored construction consultancy services to local authorities, central government bodies, and public sector clients.Find out more
Leisure & Sport
We deliver exceptional leisure and sports facilities that inspire communities and promote well-being. Our multidisciplinary expertise ensures every project balances innovative design, operational efficiency, and sustainability.Find out more
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Creating a positive impact on people’s lives begins with collaboration. At Baily Garner, we focus on sustainable outcomes, designing for both today and tomorrow. Together, we can shape what’s next.
Bring your next project to life
Our skilled, multidisciplinary teams work alongside you to deliver lasting impact. With cutting-edge technology, sustainable thinking and precision, we’re ready to help bring your ideas to life.
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Whether you're starting out in construction or ready to take your career to the next level, we’ll help you get there. Discover a workplace where your talent and potential are backed at every stage.
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