Commercial Building Surveying and Property Consultancy
Providing expert advice to landlords, investors and occupiers across Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties.
Led by Ashleigh Stephens, an experienced Surveyor specialising in commercial property.
Who We Are
Ashstep Surveys is a specialist commercial building surveying and property consultancy led by experienced Surveyor Ashleigh Stephens. We provide clear, practical advice to landlords, investors, occupiers and property professionals across Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties. From commercial building surveys and dilapidations advice to project management and specialist consultancy, we help clients make informed property decisions with confidence.
For landlords
[~45 words] [Protect the value and condition of your asset. From schedules of condition at lease start to dilapidations at lease end, Ashstep gives you clear, defensible advice that holds up in negotiation.]
- [Schedules of condition & dilapidations]
- [Planned maintenance & budget costs]
- [Commercial EPCs & compliance]
For investors
[~45 words] [Buy with your eyes open. Pre-acquisition surveys identify condition, risk and likely cost before exchange — so you can negotiate from knowledge and avoid expensive surprises after completion.]
- [Pre-acquisition due diligence]
- [Building surveys & defect analysis]
- [Reinstatement cost assessments]
For occupiers
[~45 words] [Understand what you're taking on. Whether you're signing a lease or planning a fit-out, Ashstep advises tenants and business owners on condition, repairing liability and the works ahead.]
- [Lease-entry schedules of condition]
- [Dilapidations defence]
- [Project management for fit-outs]
For agents & solicitors
[~45 words] [A responsive specialist to refer with confidence. Ashstep turns instructions around quickly and reports clearly, helping your clients move forward and keeping transactions on track.]
- [Fast, reliable referrals]
- [Clear, defensible reporting]
- [Party wall & CDM advice]
Select a service to explore
A focused range of commercial surveying and advisory services. Pick one to see what's involved.
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Commercial Building Surveys
[~50 words] [A thorough, independent assessment of a commercial building's condition — structure, fabric and services — with clear commercial recommendations. Ideal before buying, leasing or taking on responsibility for a property.]
- [Condition & defect analysis]
- [Repair priorities & indicative costs]
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02
Dilapidations
[~50 words] [Advice for landlords and tenants on repairing obligations and lease-end liabilities — from schedules and quantified demands to negotiation, protecting your position and your budget.]
- [Terminal & interim schedules]
- [Negotiation & settlement support]
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03
Pre-Acquisition Surveys
[~50 words] [Due-diligence before you commit. A focused inspection that flags risk, liability and likely cost ahead of exchange, so you can buy with confidence and negotiate from a position of knowledge.]
- [Risk & cost flagged pre-exchange]
- [Fast turnaround to deadlines]
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04
Schedules of Condition
[~50 words] [A documented record of a property's condition at a point in time — protecting both parties to a lease and providing an agreed baseline against future dilapidations claims.]
- [Photographic & written record]
- [Agreed baseline for the lease]
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05
Project Management
[~50 words] [Independent oversight and contract administration that keep building works on time, on budget and to specification — from procurement through to practical completion.]
- [Contract administration]
- [Cost & programme control]
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06
Planned Maintenance Reports
[~50 words] [Forward maintenance plans with budget costs that help asset owners plan spend, prioritise works and move from reactive repair to managed, predictable upkeep.]
- [Prioritised, costed schedule]
- [Multi-year budget planning]
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Why Choose Ashstep Surveys
When property decisions matter, you need advice you can trust. Ashstep Surveys delivers expert commercial surveying services with regional knowledge, practical guidance and a commitment to exceptional client service.
Director-led service
[A Chartered Surveyor on every instruction — no hand-offs to junior staff.]
Fast turnaround
[Responsive scheduling and prompt, readable reports that let you act.]
Clear, practical advice
[Plain-English findings with practical, commercial recommendations.]
Commercial Focus
[A specialist in commercial property, not a residential firm dabbling.]
Regional expertise
[Placeholder — Gloucestershire and surrounding counties knowledge.]
Fair, transparent pricing
[Placeholder — clear, fixed-fee quotes for most instructions.]
Regulated & accredited by
Recent projects
Each set out as Problem → Solution → Outcome. [Placeholder case studies.]
[Pre-acquisition survey, Gloucester]
[Schedule of condition, Stroud]
Testimonials
[Testimonial — ~30 words. Ashleigh gave us a clear, commercial view of the building's condition within days — exactly the advice we needed before exchange.]
Speak to a Surveyor
[~30 words] [A direct line to a Chartered Surveyor, a prompt response, and a fixed-fee quote for most instructions. Tell us about the property and we'll come back to you.]
Call [01452 000 000]
Email [info@ashstepsurveys.co.uk]
Area [Gloucestershire & surrounding counties]