Technical Due Diligence
Sanford provides technical due diligence services to support informed property acquisition, development and capital investment decisions.
Technical due diligence identifies the physical, compliance and delivery risks associated with a property or proposed works, allowing clients to understand liabilities, future capital requirements and potential constraints before committing.
When technical due diligence is typically required
Technical due diligence is commonly undertaken:
prior to property acquisition
before committing to major refurbishment or upgrade works
during feasibility for redevelopment projects
when assessing capital expenditure or lifecycle costs
to support transactions, financing or investment decisions
Early due diligence helps avoid unforeseen costs, programme delays and compliance issues.
What Sanford assesses
Sanford’s technical due diligence typically includes assessment of:
Building condition and fabric
Structural and services systems
Compliance with approvals and regulations
Fire, life safety and access considerations
Maintenance liabilities and defects
Upgrade and capital works requirements
Delivery constraints and risk items
Findings are presented in clear, practical terms to support commercial decision-making
How Sanford’s approach adds value
Sanford’s technical due diligence is informed by real delivery experience, not just inspection.
This means:
risks are assessed in the context of likely construction outcomes
upgrade and remediation implications are realistically framed
advice considers staging, access and operational impacts
findings are aligned with feasibility and delivery planning
Where required, Sanford coordinates specialist consultants to support detailed investigations.
How technical due diligence supports better decisions
Technical due diligence helps clients:
understand true asset condition and liabilities
quantify future capital expenditure
identify compliance and delivery risks early
negotiate acquisitions or contracts with clarity
avoid unexpected scope growth during delivery