Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Building Surveying & Cost Consultancy Services UK-Wide
CS2 was founded in 1999 by a team of specialist building and quantity surveyors in Northampton. Over two decades later, we have grown into a network of six UK offices with over 60 experts delivering construction consultancy, building surveying, dilapidations, and cost consultancy services. Our independence ensures complete discretion, integrity, and impartiality for clients across retail, industrial, residential, and defence sectors. Integrated Thinking underpins our approach, combining passion, partnership, and performance to deliver tailored, long-term solutions.Clients consistently commend our detailed reporting, efficient project management, and sustainability expertise, including improving EPC ratings from G to B for commercial properties. With a track record of award-winning projects like Tesco's eco-store and Seco Tools UK HQ, we maintain a reputation for practical, commercially focused advice.
Services
Building Surveying
Cost Consultancy
Dilapidations
Energy Sustainability
PFI Contract Expiry
Construction Consultancy
Insurance Surveying
Project Monitoring
Planned Maintenance
Expert Witness
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in commercial building surveying
- Our team consists of RICS-registered professionals
- We operate with complete discretion and impartiality
- We offer nationwide coverage with offices in six UK locations
- Our services are underpinned by Integrated Thinking for tailored solutions
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Detailed and informative report
Efficient service
Improved sustainability
Client-focused solutions
Long-term partnerships
Services
Building Surveying
Our building surveying services provide comprehensive assessments of commercial properties, identifying structural issues and maintenance needs. We deliver detailed reports with practical recommendations for repairs and improvements. Clients benefit from our expertise in condition assessments, defect analysis, and lifecycle planning across all property sectors.
Cost Consultancy
We offer full cost consultancy services including budget planning, cost control, and financial reporting for construction projects. Our team provides bills of quantities, whole-life costing, and feasibility assessments. Clients receive accurate cost validation and reinstatement cost assessments to support informed investment decisions.
Dilapidations
Our dilapidations services cover both landlord and tenant requirements, including schedule preparation and negotiation support. We provide expert advice on repair obligations and cost implications. Clients benefit from our impartial assessments that balance commercial considerations with technical requirements.
Energy Sustainability
We deliver ECO technology implementation and sustainable planning services to improve building energy efficiency. Our compliance reports and carbon reduction strategies help clients meet environmental targets. Recent projects demonstrate our ability to significantly improve EPC ratings for commercial properties.
PFI Contract Expiry
Our PFI contract expiry services provide expert guidance during contract transitions. We assess obligations, identify risks, and develop exit strategies. Clients receive comprehensive support to ensure smooth transitions while maintaining service continuity and compliance with contractual requirements.
Questions
What commercial sectors do you work with?
We serve retail, industrial, residential, defence, education, and healthcare sectors with tailored surveying solutions.
Are your surveyors professionally qualified?
All our surveyors are RICS-registered professionals with specialist expertise in commercial property consultancy.
How do you ensure project sustainability?
We integrate ECO technology assessments and sustainable planning strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Can you handle multi-location portfolios?
With six UK offices, we manage nationwide portfolios offering consistent service delivery across all property sectors.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are regulated by RICS and maintain industry-leading standards through continuous professional development.
How do you resolve disputes?
Our expert witness service provides impartial assessments and evidence-based solutions for property-related disputes and litigation.
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