Surveys
As a RICS‑regulated firm of Chartered Building Surveyors, Hughes & Associates can deliver surveys wherever your project requires, from single sites to large, complex estates, across industrial, commercial and mixed‑use environments.
Trusted, relationship-led professional service.
Focusing on building long‑term relationships, Hughes & Associates develops trust and applies technical expertise to ensure clients receive a consistently high standard of professional service. A dedicated team of surveyors and project managers works with you to identify issues, prioritise risks and shape the most appropriate solution for your buildings
Consultancy services include professional inspections and audits across a wide variety of commercial properties, tailored to your asset strategy and operational needs.
All survey findings are captured in EyeComply, Hughes & Associates’ reporting platform, which brings together detailed photographs, clear commentary and practical recommendations for remedial works or planned maintenance. This evidence‑led format makes it easier for estates, FM and project teams to understand issues, brief contractors and track progress over time.
Condition Survey
Condition surveys vary widely, but as a regulated RICS firm, we use a prescribed format that defines scope, assumptions and limitations to protect all parties.
Our Surveyors inspect all accessible areas, including lofts, cellars and behind fixtures where safe and practicable.
This survey is recommended for large, older, neglected or unusual properties, and where major alterations or extensions are planned.
*Hughes & Associates does not carry out Building Surveys for individual owner‑occupied homes, but does provide them for portfolios held by local authorities, housing associations, private developers and for all other non‑domestic buildings.
6 Facet Surveys (NHS Estate Code)
Hughes & Associates has extensive expertise in delivering 6 Facet and CQC premises surveys across a wide range of NHS buildings, including acute hospitals, mental health units, health centres and GP practices.
The six facets assessed are:
- Physical Fitness
- Functional Suitability
- Space Utilisation
- Quality
- Legal Compliance
- Environmental Management
Hughes & Associates’ multidisciplinary professional services team provides an integrated, holistic approach to these major surveys, ensuring that clinical, technical and estate considerations are aligned.
The aim is to give each client a complete, actionable plan that meets NHS Estate Code requirements and supports the risk‑based methodology used to calculate backlog liabilities.
Specialist and Specific Defect Reports
Specific Defect surveys follow a prescribed RICS format that clearly defines scope, assumptions and limitations to protect all parties.
Hughes & Associates provides Specific Defect Surveys to investigate particular issues or concerns in a property’s structure or condition. These focused surveys match the detail of a full Building Survey but target only the area of concern, also noting any related issues identified.
The team has particular expertise in fire prevention defects, assessing compartmentation, protection and compliance, even where no visible issues exist but materials or installation fall short of regulatory standards. Ideal for buyers or owners seeking clarity on a specific feature’s condition or remediation, these surveys apply to commercial and non-domestic properties.
*Hughes & Associates does not undertake Specific Defect Surveys for individual owner-occupied residential properties, but does so for portfolios held by local authorities, housing associations and private developers, as well as all other building types.
Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM Survey)
A planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategy means that maintenance tasks are scheduled ahead of time and at regular intervals. These measures are applied to assets to extend their useful life while reducing costs, both in the short term and long term. And support diagnosis of potential issues before they happen to save time and money for the future.
