Business Details
27 Years
experience
Building Surveying Experts Since 1999
CS2 was founded in 1999 in Northampton by a team of specialist building and quantity surveyors. Over 25 years, we expanded to seven UK offices, employing over 60 experts. Our independence ensures impartial advice across construction consultancy, building surveying, dilapidations, and cost consultancy. We serve diverse sectors including retail, industrial, residential, and defence, combining technical expertise with commercial pragmatism. Our Integrated Thinking approach fosters long-term partnerships, delivering tailored solutions that align with client objectives.With RICS regulation and a track record of award-winning projects, we maintain a reputation for excellence in property and construction consultancy. Client testimonials highlight our efficiency, detailed reporting, and sustainability achievements, such as improving EPC ratings from G to B. Our values of integrity, respect, and excellence underpin every project we undertake.
Services
Building Surveying
Cost Consultancy
Dilapidations
Construction Consultancy
Energy Assessments
Project Monitoring
Expert Witness
Sustainability Planning
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years' experience in commercial property consultancy
- Our RICS-regulated experts deliver impartial, technically robust advice
- Integrated Thinking approach ensures tailored, long-term solutions
- Award-winning sustainability projects demonstrate environmental commitment
- Proven track record across 7+ UK office locations with 60+ specialists
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Excellent service
Detailed reports
Improved EPC rating
Award-winning projects
Commercially focused
Services
Building Surveying
Our building surveyors provide comprehensive property assessments, identifying structural issues and maintenance requirements. We deliver detailed condition reports with prioritised recommendations for commercial properties. Clients benefit from our technical expertise in diagnosing defects and advising on remedial works across all property types.
Dilapidations
We specialise in dilapidations assessments for both landlords and tenants. Our surveyors prepare detailed schedules of required repairs at lease end, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Clients receive strategic advice to minimise liabilities and negotiate settlements effectively.
Cost Consultancy
Our cost consultants provide accurate budgeting, cost management, and financial control throughout construction projects. We deliver bills of quantities, whole-life costing analysis, and reinstatement cost assessments. Clients benefit from transparent cost planning and value engineering solutions that maintain quality while optimising expenditure.
Construction Consultancy
We offer end-to-end construction consultancy services including project monitoring and principal designer responsibilities. Our team ensures compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining project timelines and budgets. Clients receive regular progress reports and risk assessments throughout the development lifecycle.
Energy Assessments
Our ECO technology specialists conduct energy performance assessments and sustainability planning. We help clients improve EPC ratings through targeted recommendations and compliance reporting. Clients benefit from reduced operational costs and enhanced environmental credentials aligned with current regulations.
Questions
What building surveying services do you offer?
We provide condition surveys, defect diagnosis, dilapidations assessments, and project monitoring services for commercial properties across the UK.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We work across retail, industrial, residential, offices, education, and defence sectors with dedicated sector specialists in each area.
How can you help with lease end dilapidations?
Our surveyors prepare detailed schedules of dilapidations and negotiate settlements for both landlords and tenants to minimise liabilities.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, CS2 is a chartered surveying practice regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Do you offer sustainability consultancy?
Our ECO technology specialists provide energy assessments, compliance reports, and sustainability strategies to improve building efficiency.
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