Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Building Surveyors in Gateshead
Robertson Simpson is one of the UK's leading consultants in dilapidations claims, providing expert advice to commercial landlords and tenants since 2003. Our team of RICS Chartered Building Surveyors offers personalized service, managing cases from initial assessment to resolution while leveraging a proprietary property database for informed decision-making. We limit active instructions to ensure accuracy and maintain a focus on core specialisms, having grown from three employees to a nationwide operation with strategic offices.Our approach emphasizes transparency, client education, and proactive management of lease obligations to minimize financial risks. With directors personally overseeing all cases, we combine technical expertise with practical solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Dilapidations Advice
Building Consultancy
Condition Surveys
Project Management
Expert Witness Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have RICS Chartered Building Surveyors managing all cases personally
- We limit active instructions to ensure accuracy and timely progress
- Our proprietary property database enables data-driven decision-making
- We specialize exclusively in dilapidations and related property services
- We provide transparent, jargon-free advice for both landlords and tenants
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Dilapidations Claims
We advise on commercial property dilapidations claims for landlords and tenants. Our RICS-accredited surveyors assess repair liabilities, prepare schedules, and negotiate settlements. Services cover lease term compliance, break clause preparation, and terminal dilapidations claims.
Building Consultancy
Our chartered surveyors provide comprehensive building consultancy services. This includes condition surveys, defect analysis, project management, and contract administration for new builds, refurbishments, and listed buildings across the UK.
Expert Witness
We provide expert witness services for property disputes. Our surveyors prepare detailed reports, attend court hearings, and offer technical expertise in dilapidations, building defects, and contractual disagreements.
Project Management
We manage construction and refurbishment projects from inception to completion. Services include brief development, contractor procurement, budget control, and quality assurance for commercial property developments.
Condition Surveys
Our detailed building condition surveys identify defects, maintenance needs, and compliance issues. Services cover pre-acquisition checks, scheduled maintenance planning, and reinstatement assessments for insurance purposes.
People
Paul J Tully
Director
Chartered Building Surveyor with extensive dilapidations expertise. Specialises in commercial property claims and lease compliance. Holds BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying and is a member of RICS.
Mark Robertson
Director
RICS and CIOB accredited surveyor specialising in building consultancy. Over 20 years' experience in dilapidations management and commercial property advisory services across the UK.
Questions
What are commercial dilapidations?
Dilapidations refer to a tenant's obligations under a commercial lease to repair, reinstate, and maintain premises. Failure to meet these can result in financial claims by landlords.
How can tenants prepare for dilapidations claims?
Review lease terms early, conduct regular property assessments, accrue funds according to accounting standards, and seek professional advice at least 18 months before lease expiry.
Do landlords need to prove dilapidations losses?
Yes. Landlords must demonstrate actual losses through detailed schedules showing required works, costs, and how disrepair affects property value.
What services do you offer for lease breaks?
We help tenants prepare for lease breaks by assessing compliance requirements, negotiating settlements, and advising on minimum repair obligations to satisfy break clause conditions.
How do you handle complex property disputes?
Our RICS surveyors provide expert witness services, including detailed reports, court testimony, and technical analysis to resolve disputes over building defects and lease obligations.
