Following our recent condition survey at Cherkley Court in Leatherhead, we were asked to carry out another survey at the iconic Royal Lancaster Hotel in Bayswater, London.
Cherkley Court was acquired in 1910 by Lord Beaverbrook, politician and owner of the Express Newspapers group. During Beaverbrook’s time, the house attracted many famous weekend guests including Winston Churchill, Andrew Bonar Law, Rebecca West, H.G. Wells, Harold Macmillan and Rudyard Kipling.
The Royal Lancaster hotel famously featured in the Michael Caine film “The Italian Job”. It was opened in 1967 and has hosted some of the city’s most prestigious events and guests. Designed by the architect who created the NatWest Tower and Centrepoint, keeping it in top condition requires regular surveying and maintenance. We were delighted to assist the current owners with their latest survey.
A RICS Condition Survey provides an objective opinion about the condition of a property at the time of inspection. The report aims to tell you about:
- The construction and condition of the property on the date it was inspected.
- Any defects that need urgent attention or are serious.
- Things that need further investigation to prevent serious damage to the fabric
of the building. - Defects or issues which may be hazardous to safety and where further
enquiries are needed.
A condition survey can be helpful for a range of matters, from bidding for project funding, to lease agreements, and for regular planned and preventive maintenance. Whether your building is famous, listed, or not, if you would like us to carry out a condition survey, please don’t hesitate to contact us, the team will be pleased to assist.