Office Assessment Service

New office assessment and fit-out survey.

A recent project for Fusion included our office assessment survey. The new HQ space, over 30,000 sq ft, was analysed from the services and fit-out standpoint, test-fit space plans, and the proposed Lease was evaluated against occupation requirements. The survey revealed several aspects where the building wasn’t as well refurbished as initial appearances suggested, but the rent reflected these and the Heads of Terms were generally fair.

However one seemingly minor miscalculation by the Landlord was spotted by Fusion. Saving £2500 every year, for the entire 10 year lease duration, amounted to a saving of £25K. All part of the service from Fusion, and a notable ‘win’ for the client.

What Our Fit-Out Survey Delivers.

1. Uncovering defects and non-compliant elements. Our office fit-out survey sheds light on a new office demise in ways that a conventional survey doesn’t. Fusion lift the lid, turn over the stone. Shake the tin and see what falls out.

2. A report with factual material. Having the lowdown on a Landlords building gives you all the ammunition you need to go into battle on Heads of Terms or Lease obligations. Never get caught out by hidden issues that appear only after you’ve signed a Lease.

3. Saving Time and Money, Getting a better office. Peace of mind. Its a big plus especially when a property Lease can be your 2nd or 3rd biggest business cost. A few hours of expert fit-out surveying from someone on your team goes a long way towards getting a better office from the start. Don’t endure the hassle of 12 months sorting out issues and fractious arguments with managing agents. Get it all fixed before signing.

Our office fit-out assessment service is a very cost-effective review of a potential new office. We start with the basics…does the building meet its stated parameters (amount of space vs the claimed net lettable area, etc). A survey of the mechanical and electrical (M&E) often highlights areas where a building falls short of prevailing standards or isn’t operating as it should. We assess accessibility and other aspects of the architecture. In most cases we’ll also create a test-fit layout plan to determine if the demise has any wasted spaces, and a swift check on the suitability of the floor(s) against your occupation requirements.

Getting a fit-out survey before Heads of Terms, or very soon after, is vital. Our report provides all the evidence needed to support negotiations on remedial works or landlord contribution. In some cases the report has helped our clients avoid problems that could have been costly or protracted. A great example is a roof leak that was spotted during a survey of a new-build office. Although this would have been the landlords defect, the water ingress could have caused disruption and distraction.

Being a contractor survey we see O&M defects that typically don’t show up on a conventional surveyors report.

Only For Tenants.

Fusion only work for tenants. We don’t have any conflict of interest. Some fit-out companies work with landlords and don’t have any interest in providing the unvarnished truth about a building. Other design and build outfits work closely with letting agents and only focus on getting you into the building.

Not so with Fusion. We’re independent. We don’t work for landlords, we don’t take introductions via commercial letting Agents. This is the foundation of our fit-out assessment. Its independent, uncompromised, dedicated to saving you money, time, and a better office from the start. Knowledge is power, as they say, and Fusion provide all the knowledge you’d need about fitting-out a new demise. We’re on your team.

Typically the costs for our fit-out assessment report are 0.1% – 0.3% of the annual rent …insignificant. And quantifiable cost savings can be substantial. Possibly even more valuable is the time saved through getting a demise that’s defect free from the outset. To see more about our fit-out assessment click here.