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Costs for small building works rise

Prices have risen on average by 4.5% over the past year in the small works sector, although there is variation between trades. Resource cost increases due to the higher cost of raw materials, and Covid-19 and Brexit related changes to the production process, have resulted in rates rising between 4.19% to 5.52% for contractors working on domestic extensions. Loft conversions have increased on average by 4.63% over the same period.

Dilapidation Remedial Works carried out in Leamington Spa

AMC were appointed to undertake external dilapidation remedial repair and redecoration works to this period property in Leamington Spa. If you have a property which requires remedial works, refurbishment or alteration works contact AMC to see if we can assist.

Are you a Building Surveyor looking for an opportunity?

AMC are looking for a graduate Building Surveyor to join our ever-expanding team in Leamington Spa.

Get in touch today for more information.

Christou & Co. now AMC

In addition to our new logo and branding we now offer wider range of services, including Expert Witness survey reports and court representation by our in house expert, as well as Capital Allowance assessments, to help both Landlords and Tenants look to obtain tax relief on their freehold acquisitions and tenant fit out related works.

A big thank you to the amazing NHS staff from AMC

Gov uk - Covid-19 Update

AMC are continually working to ensure compliance with Government guidelines for both the Health & Safety of our staff, our clients, as well as the general public when we are out on surveys.

For Government Guidance on COVID-19 please click this link.

External & Internal Refurbishment Works - Three Industrial Buildings

A AMC Property Inspection, undertaken with our client to assess potential works to be undertaken at several industrial units in the West Midlands.

Roof & External Fabric Defect Inspection- Grade II Listed Former Manor House

Grade II listed multi-occupied residential building inspected by AMC Property for the purpose of specifying roof and external maintenance works located in the West Midlands.

Schedule of Condition Survey- Commercial Building

Undertaking inspections and preparing a range of schedules of condition on behalf of Landlord’s, Tenant’s as well as in relation to Party Wall matters. AMC Property are well placed to provide you with the service and advice you require.

Schedule of Dilapidations - Industrial Building

AMC Property have just completed a schedule of dilapidations survey at this industrial building, on behalf of the Landlord.

Pre-aquisition Survey - Mixed use (Retail and Commercial Building

AMC Property recently completed a pre-acquisition survey of this multi-occupied 5 storey commercial building, located in the heart of Birmingham City Centre Business District.

Project update - New Build Industrial Unit, Leamington Spa

Appointed as Contract administrator, AMC Property is overseeing the ongoing progress of this new build industrial unit.

Work is progressing well with the roof now installed and block work nearing completion.

Completion photographs to follow shortly…

Practical Completion - Roof re-covering

A AMC Property completion photograph from a school re-roofing project in Coventry, which involved installation of a Garland felt roofing system supplied with a 25 year insurance backed guarantee.

Practical Completion - Fire Damage Reinstatement June 2019

Fire damage reinstatement work undertake at the above/below property in Cheltenham. Following a fire at the property, AMC Property were appointed to inspect, design and specify reinstatement works. We were then appointed as contract administrator to undertake the works back to a safe and habitable condition.

Pre-aquisition Survey - 20,000 sq.ft. Commercial Building

AMC Property appointed by our client to undertake a pre-acquisition building condition survey of this large freehold detached commercial building in Coventry.

Dilapidation's Survey - 17,500 sq.ft. (June 2019)

AMC Property have just completed a schedule of dilapidation’s inspection on this 17,500 sq.ft industrial unit on behalf of the landlord, which was tenanted on a full repairing and insuring basis.

License for Alteration - Tenant proposal and work inspection - May 2019

AMC Property appointed by our client to review extensive tenant fit our proposals, monitor progress and undertake a sign off inspection at a large commercial property in the West Midlands.

Following review and frequent liaison with the tenant, we were able to ensure the tenant both complied with the license for alteration agreement and statutory obligations.

Pre-acquisition Survey - 14,000 sq.ft. commercial building - April 2019

AMC Property appointed by our client to undertake a pre-acquisition building condition survey of this multi-occupied commercial building for freehold purposes.

Dilapidation reinstatement project - April 2019

AMC Property appointed to undertake an inspection and prepare a schedule of dilapidation’s on behalf of the Landlord, in anticipation of an imminent tenant leasehold expiry.

A financial settlement was then negotiated with the tenant on behalf of the Landlord, works were specified, tendered and the selected contractor appointed under a JCT Minor Works building contract.

Reinstatement works completed in accordance with the contract and the two commercial units were then returned to a lettable condition.

Pre-acquisition survey - £10.4m (Guide Price)

AMC Property are very pleased to have been appointed to undertake a pre-acquisition building condition survey, of this £10.4m Leamington property portfolio, which provides extensive retail, commercial as well as residential accommodation.