Business Details
Your Trusted Building Surveyors in Edinburgh
Adams Building Consultancy is a multi-award-winning practice specialising in technical property advice, combining innovative techniques with over two decades of industry expertise. Our firm has gained national recognition through appearances on BBC Watchdog Live and Channel 4's Dispatches, addressing building defect investigations. We hold prestigious accolades including Chartered Building Surveyor and Expert Witness of the Year, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Our services span property lifecycle management, dispute resolution, and expert witness testimony, focusing on risk mitigation and value enhancement.With dual qualifications as a Chartered Building Surveyor and Engineer, we deliver tailored solutions for commercial, residential, and heritage properties. Our approach prioritises clear communication, commercial awareness, and problem-solving, ensuring client expectations are consistently exceeded. Operating across Scotland, we serve clients from initial consultation through to project completion and beyond.
Services
Building Surveys
Dilapidations Consultancy
Expert Witness
Insurance Consultancy
Heritage Surveys
Project Management
Dispute Resolution
Snagging Inspections
Maintenance Plans
Condition Surveys
Highlights and features
- 22 years of postgraduate experience in real estate and building consultancy
- Dual qualified Chartered Building Surveyor and Chartered Building Engineer
- Holder of a Masters-level Expert Witness qualification (LETAPAEWE)
- Judicial appointment to Scotland's First-tier Tribunal for property disputes
- Recipient of multiple industry awards including 'Building Surveyor of the Year'
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
What people say
Expert level of knowledge
Consummate professional
Exceeded expectations
Professionalism and commitment to detail
Highly recommended
Services
Building Surveys
We conduct comprehensive building surveys assessing property condition, defects, and remedial requirements. Our reports provide commercial advantages by identifying risks and cost-saving opportunities for acquisitions, disposals, and development projects. Covering offices, industrial units, and residential properties, we deliver actionable recommendations to mitigate financial exposure while ensuring compliance with technical standards.
Dilapidations Consultancy
Our dilapidations service advises on lease covenant breaches, liability costs, and dispute resolution. We represent landlords and tenants in negotiating settlements, achieving average savings exceeding 50% of initial claims. With expertise in expert witness testimony, we prepare schedules of dilapidations and defend claims through strategic legal support for commercial and residential properties.
Expert Witness Services
As one of Scotland's leading expert witnesses, we provide litigation support in property disputes involving defects, professional negligence, and contract compliance. Our services include court testimony, written opinions, and dispute resolution through arbitration. With a Masters-level qualification in expert evidence, we offer technical authority in dilapidations, building pathology, and insurance claims.
Insurance Consultancy
We specialise in insurance valuations, reinstatement cost assessments, and dispute resolution for property owners and insurers. Our services ensure accurate property valuations for insurance purposes and manage post-loss reinstatement projects. We handle complex claims involving water damage, fire, and structural defects, working with loss adjusters to deliver timely, budget-compliant solutions.
Heritage Surveys
Our heritage consultancy provides condition surveys and conservation strategies for historic buildings. We manage restoration projects using minimal intervention principles while maintaining cultural integrity. Services include quinquennial inspections for churches, defect analysis, and planned maintenance programmes to preserve listed buildings and scheduled monuments across Scotland.
People
Greig Adams
Founder & Chartered Surveyor
With 22 years' experience, Greig is a dual-qualified Chartered Building Surveyor and Engineer holding Fellowships with RICS and CABE. He has provided expert testimony in Scottish courts and acted as a tribunal member for property disputes. Recognised as 'Building Surveyor of the Year', he specialises in dilapidations, expert witness services, and heritage conservation.
Questions
What building survey types do you offer?
We provide pre-acquisition surveys, dilapidations assessments, condition reports, and expert witness services for residential and commercial properties across Scotland.
Do you handle insurance-related property claims?
Yes, we manage insurance reinstatement projects, conduct reinstatement cost assessments, and resolve disputes between policyholders, insurers, and loss adjusters.
Can you assist with leasehold dilapidations disputes?
We prepare and defend dilapidations claims, achieving average savings of 50% for tenants while advising landlords on lease covenant compliance.
Are your services available outside Edinburgh?
We operate nationwide across Scotland, including Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Fife, with experience in urban and rural property consultancy.
What qualifications do your surveyors hold?
Our principal surveyor holds Fellowships with RICS and CABE, a Masters-level expert witness qualification, and judicial appointments for property disputes.
