Technical Due Diligence

Clear Technical Insight for Informed Investment Decisions

Technical Due Diligence (TDD) provides a structured, independent assessment of a property or portfolio to support acquisition, funding or asset management decisions.

At James Scott Associates, we deliver robust, commercially focused Technical Due Diligence services, helping clients understand building condition, risk exposure, compliance and future capital expenditure before committing to a transaction.

Our advice is proportionate, evidence-led and aligned with the commercial objectives of the instruction.

What Is Technical Due Diligence?

Technical Due Diligence goes beyond a standard building survey. It provides a strategic overview of technical risk, typically required for:

• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Investment and portfolio transactions
• Lender and funder requirements
• Development and refurbishment planning
• Long-term asset management decisions

TDD focuses on identifying issues that could materially affect value, risk or viability.

Who We Act For

We regularly provide Technical Due Diligence services for:

• Property investors and developers
• Asset and fund managers
• Lenders and funders
• Corporate occupiers
• Solicitors and professional advisers

Our reporting is structured to support professional decision-making.

Scope of Technical Due Diligence

Our Technical Due Diligence services typically include:

• Inspection of building fabric and structure
• Assessment of roofs, façades and high-level elements
• Review of construction quality and condition
• Identification of defects, deterioration and latent risk
• Commentary on statutory compliance and liability
• Review of alterations and historic works
• Assessment of fire safety, access and building regulations risk
• Consideration of operational suitability

Where appropriate, inspections may be supported by drone imagery and enhanced survey techniques.

Risk, Compliance & Liability Assessment

A key element of Technical Due Diligence is understanding risk exposure.

Our advice considers:

• Short, medium and long-term repair liabilities
• Compliance risk and potential non-conformities
• Health and safety considerations
• Impact of defects on asset value and insurability
• Constraints affecting future development or use

This allows clients to assess risk alongside commercial objectives.

Capital Expenditure & Lifecycle Advice

We provide clear commentary on future cost implications, including:

• Indicative capital expenditure (CapEx) forecasts, where appropriate
• Repair priorities and timing
• Lifecycle considerations
• Budget implications for asset planning

This information is often critical to funding and negotiation decisions.

Clear, Decision-Focused Reporting

Our Technical Due Diligence reports are:

• Clearly structured and easy to navigate
• Focused on material issues and risk
• Written in professional, plain English
• Tailored to the client’s transaction or funding requirements

We avoid generic commentary and focus on what genuinely matters.

Integrated Technical & Commercial Expertise

Our TDD services are underpinned by:

• Chartered Building Surveying expertise
• Strong understanding of construction and buildability
• Knowledge of planning and Building Regulations
• Experience in cost management and project delivery
• Awareness of landlord and tenant obligations

This integrated expertise ensures advice is both technically sound and commercially relevant.

Beyond Due Diligence

Where issues are identified, we can provide ongoing support, including:

• Pre-acquisition negotiation support
• Repair specifications and cost advice
• Project management of remedial works
• Dilapidations and lease-related advice
• Expert input where disputes arise

This provides continuity from due diligence through to resolution.

Why Choose James Scott Associates for Technical Due Diligence?

• Chartered Building Surveyors with commercial expertise
• Investor and lender-focused reporting
• Clear identification of risk and liability
• Indicative CapEx and lifecycle advice
• Drone-assisted and enhanced inspections
• Integrated surveying, cost and project services
• Established North West practice

At James Scott Associates, our Technical Due Diligence services provide clarity, confidence and technical insight — supporting informed investment and funding decisions.