Business Details
27 Years
experience
Building Surveying & Cost Consultancy Experts
CS2 was established in 1999 in Northampton by a team of specialist building and quantity surveyors. Over 25 years, we have grown to a team of 60+ experts operating from offices in Northampton, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Milton Keynes, London, Edinburgh, and Leeds. Our services span construction consultancy, building surveying, dilapidations, and cost consultancy across sectors including retail, industrial, residential, and defence. As an independent practice regulated by RICS and ISO 9001 certified, we prioritise discretion, integrity, and impartiality. Our unique Integrated Thinking approach ensures tailored, long-term solutions for clients.With a track record of award-winning projects and testimonials from clients like Picton and BMW, we combine technical expertise with commercial pragmatism. Our values of integrity, respect, excellence, and community underpin every engagement. We serve investors, developers, occupiers, and owners, offering strategic advice grounded in decades of collective experience. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation positions us as trusted advisors in the UK property and construction industry.
Services
Construction Consultancy
Building Surveying
Dilapidations
Cost Consultancy
Energy & Sustainability
Insurance Surveying
PFI Contract Expiry
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of specialist experience in building surveying and cost consultancy.
- Our dedicated teams provide tailored solutions for commercial property clients nationwide.
- We are regulated by RICS and ISO 9001 certified for quality assurance.
- Our Integrated Thinking approach delivers long-term strategic property solutions.
- Award-winning track record with clients including Picton, BMW, and Sainsbury's Argos.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- ISO 9001
What people say
Detailed and informative report
Completed product exceeded expectations
Impressive cost savings achieved
Award-winning project delivery
Improved EPC rating from G to B
Services
Building Surveying
Our building surveyors provide detailed condition assessments, defect analysis, and maintenance strategies for commercial properties. We support clients with pre-acquisition surveys, dilapidations, and project monitoring. Our RICS-accredited team ensures compliance with regulations while delivering practical solutions for property owners and occupiers.
Dilapidations
We offer specialist advice on leasehold dilapidations for both landlords and tenants. Our services include schedule preparation, negotiations, and cost validation. We help clients achieve fair settlements while minimising financial exposure through detailed technical assessments and expert witness support.
Cost Consultancy
Our cost consultants provide accurate budgeting, bills of quantities, and whole-life cost analysis. We deliver cost validation services for insurance purposes and PFI contract expiry obligations. Our team ensures financial transparency across all project phases from feasibility to completion.
Energy & Sustainability
We help clients improve property sustainability through EPC compliance, energy audits, and retrofit strategies. Our ECO technology expertise supports carbon reduction goals. We deliver tailored sustainability reports and compliance documentation for commercial buildings across the UK.
Principal Designer
As Principal Designer under CDM 2015, we manage health and safety risks during construction projects. Our team ensures compliance for both commercial and domestic clients, providing pre-construction planning and design coordination to meet regulatory requirements.
Questions
What services does CS2 offer?
CS2 provides building surveying, dilapidations, cost consultancy, energy & sustainability advice, and PFI contract expiry services across the UK property sector.
Which sectors does CS2 specialise in?
We work across retail, industrial, residential, defence, education, and commercial property sectors with tailored surveying solutions.
Is CS2 accredited by professional bodies?
Yes, we are regulated by RICS and hold ISO 9001 quality management certification for our services.
How experienced is CS2's team?
Our 60+ professionals have collective decades of experience, with some team members since our 1999 founding.
What areas does CS2 cover?
We operate nationwide from offices in Northampton, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh, and Leeds.
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