Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Building Surveyors in Edinburgh
Adams Building Consultancy is a multi-award-winning practice specialising in technical property advice, combining innovative techniques with over two decades of industry expertise. Our team has garnered national recognition through appearances on BBC Watchdog Live, Channel 4 Dispatches, and BBC News, addressing building defect investigations. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions across property lifecycles, from acquisition to disposal, with a focus on risk mitigation and value enhancement.As leading providers of Dispute Resolution and Expert Witness Services, we offer authoritative opinions on property disputes, contractual compliance, and defect analysis. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in accolades such as the 2020 Global Law Experts 'Chartered Building Surveyor and Expert Witness of the Year' and multiple Scottish Enterprise Awards. With a client-centric approach, we provide clear, actionable advice, ensuring transparency and satisfaction in every project.
Services
Building Surveys
Dilapidations Consultancy
Schedule of Condition
Project Consultancy
Insurance Consultancy
Maintenance Consultancy
Dispute Services
Heritage Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer over 22 years of post-graduate experience in real estate and building consultancy.
- Our dual qualifications as Chartered Building Surveyor and Chartered Building Engineer ensure comprehensive expertise.
- We hold a Masters-level Expert Witness qualification and are judicially appointed to Scotland's First-tier Tribunal.
- Our track record includes millions in savings for clients through dilapidation claim negotiations.
- We combine technical proficiency with clear, timely communication for actionable outcomes.
What people say
Expert level of knowledge
Professionalism and commitment
Exceed expectations
Approachable and straightforward
Significant cost savings
Services
Building Surveys
Our building surveys provide detailed assessments of property condition, identifying defects and recommending remedial works. We cater to commercial and residential sectors, ensuring clients understand risks and costs associated with acquisitions or developments. Our reports combine technical analysis with commercial insights to support informed decision-making.
Dilapidations Consultancy
We specialise in dilapidations claims for landlords and tenants, offering strategic advice to minimise liabilities. Our expertise includes preparing schedules of dilapidations, negotiating settlements, and achieving average savings of 50% for clients. We provide expert testimony in litigation matters related to lease breaches.
Schedule of Condition
Our schedules of condition document property status to prevent future disputes during leases or construction projects. We meticulously record defects to protect clients from unwarranted claims, particularly in major developments or lease agreements requiring precise benchmarking.
Project Consultancy
We manage construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with budgets and specifications. Our services include feasibility studies, procurement strategies, and contract administration, tailored to new builds, refurbishments, or conservation projects across diverse sectors.
Insurance Consultancy
We provide reinstatement cost assessments and manage insurance claims for property damage. Our expertise ensures accurate valuations and timely reinstatement, working with insurers, loss adjusters, and policyholders to resolve disputes and restore properties to pre-loss conditions.
People
Greig Adams
Founder & Director
Greig Adams is a dual-qualified Chartered Building Surveyor and Chartered Building Engineer with over 22 years' experience. He holds a Masters-level Expert Witness qualification and serves as a judicial member of Scotland's First-tier Tribunal. His expertise spans building pathology, dispute resolution, and heritage conservation.
Questions
What building survey services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive building surveys for acquisitions, disposals, and developments, covering defects, compliance, and risk mitigation across all property types.
How do you handle dilapidation claims?
We prepare schedules of dilapidations, negotiate settlements, and defend claims, achieving significant cost savings through expert analysis and litigation support.
Can you assist with insurance valuations?
Yes, we conduct reinstatement cost assessments and manage insurance claims, ensuring accurate valuations and compliance with policy terms.
Do you provide expert witness services?
We offer expert witness testimony in property disputes, including defects, professional negligence, and contract compliance, with court experience in Scotland.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide in Scotland, with expertise in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Fife, handling projects of all scales.
