Quick answer
Cat A / Cat B office fit-outs in pre-2000 buildings require a Refurbishment Survey covering ceiling voids, floor voids, risers, WCs and any wall to be removed. Commercial refurbishment surveys are priced on a fixed quote after a short scoping call.
Typical scope
Ceiling grid removal (AIB in older tiles and reveals), raised access floor build-up, risers and plant rooms, WCs and tea-points, façade reveals if disturbed. Fully intrusive with tile lifts and panel removals.
Cost
Commercial floorplate surveys are priced on a fixed quote after a short scoping call, scaled to floorplate size. Multi-floor: quoted per floor with volume discount.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Can we survey a live office?+
Yes — out-of-hours or floor-by-floor. Common approach.
Who briefs the principal contractor?+
The surveyor can produce a contractor pack from the report.