INDEPENDENT MONITORING SURVEYING

Impartial oversight to safeguard your construction project’s quality, compliance, and progress

Terracotta Property’s Independent Monitoring Surveys provide unbiased, expert assessments of construction projects, ensuring risks are managed, contractual obligations are met, and lender interests are protected. Whether you’re a financial institution, developer, or investor, our RICS-regulated surveyors deliver rigorous oversight to keep your project on track, on budget, and aligned with industry standards.

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WHY INDEPENDENT MONITORING MATTERS

Construction projects face a myriad of risks—cost overruns, delays, non-compliance, or substandard workmanship. Our independent monitoring service acts as a critical safeguard by:

Mitigating financial risks: Validating expenditure against budgets and funding drawdowns.
Ensuring compliance: Monitoring adherence to contracts, planning consents, and building regulations.
Protecting quality: Identifying defects early to avoid costly post-completion disputes.
Providing transparency: Delivering clear, actionable reports to all stakeholders.

OUR INDEPENDENT MONITORING SERVICES

1. Initial Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

We conduct a thorough review of your project’s feasibility, including:

Financial scrutiny: Appraising construction costs, cash flow, and funding adequacy
Design & procurement: Assessing contractor competency, design sufficiency, and procurement strategy.
Regulatory checks: Verifying planning conditions, warranties, and third-party agreements.

2. Construction Phase Monitoring

Regular site inspections and progress reports cover:

Programme adherence: Tracking milestones and critical path delays.
Quality control: Inspecting workmanship, materials, and compliance with specifications.
Health & safety: Auditing site practices against CDM regulations.

3. Drawdown Certification & Financial Oversight

Validate funding requests by:

Reviewing expenditure: Confirming costs align with the contract sum analysis.
Certifying drawdowns: Issuing lender-approved certificates tied to project milestones.
Monitoring contingencies: Flagging potential cost overruns or underutilized budgets.

why choose terracotta property?

At Terracotta Property, we bring chartered expertise to every project, combining technical precision with up-to-date market insight to deliver exceptional value. Unlike many consultancies, we provide truly impartial advice—free from contractor affiliations and dedicated solely to protecting your interests.

Our proactive approach focuses on early risk identification and intervention, helping to prevent costly disruptions before they escalate. We pride ourselves on clear, actionable reporting and expert guidance - empowering you to take control and make decisions with complete confidence.

Sectors we cover

Our team monitors projects across:

Residential (Single-unit, BTRs, HMOs)
Commercial (Offices, Retail, Industrial)
Specialist (Healthcare, Education, Hotels)

Our services

Terracotta Property offers a comprehensive range of services to meet diverse property needs. These include expert valuations, detailed building surveys, and professional advice on party wall matters. Their offerings also cover reinstatement cost assessments, advanced drone surveys, project management, contract administration, and dilapidations.

With a client-focused approach, Terracotta ensures reliable support and tailored solutions for every stage of property ownership and development.