Authorized Person Service

Every Person for whom building works, including the building of a new structure or alteration of an existing building, or streets works are to be carried out shall appoint an authorized person as a coordinator according to the Buildings Ordinance.

Trusty Surveyors provide Authorized Person service in carrying out feasibility study on statutory compliance and land lease matters; submission of new building and/or additions and alterations works to Buildings Department; advice for compliance with Buildings Ordinance, such as orders for unauthorized building works and fire safety compliance for existing commercial, composite and domestic buildings.

Development and Redevelopment Potential of Land and Building

Building and land is a valuable asset to the owner. There is always a development and redevelopment potential of a land and / or an existing building. There are also constraints in the said development and redevelopment potential.

Trusty Surveyors provide Authorized Person, Building and Quantity Surveying service in assessing the development and redevelopment potential of a land and / or an existing building. We will value the asset after checking the market comparables, lease conditions and all the government regulations.

Renovation, Addition and Alteration Works and Project Management

A building with inadequate regular maintenance will deteriorate rapidly. The value of the building will depreciate rapidly. Addition and Alterations Works and Renovation will improve the integrity of the building and enhance its value.

Trusty Surveyors provide building inspection service – our survey report will highlight the scope of maintenance and repair works, with budget associated estimate. Our service will include preparation of tender document such as specification and drawings, tendering, and submission of tender analysis report with recommendation of selection of contractor. During the contractor’s work on site, we conduct regular site inspection to ensure the quality of work and contract works are properly executed.

In the past, we have been appointed as Project Manager for design and supervision of the renovation works for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. The works content includes maintenance and repair works, interior design and fitting out works, waterproofing works, building services upgrading works.

Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS) and Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (MWIS)

Under MBIS, the owners of buildings aged 30 years or above (except domestic buildings not exceeding 3 storeys) and served with statutory notices are required to appoint a Registered Inspector (RI) to carry out the prescribed inspection and supervise the prescribed repair works.

Under MWIS, the owners of buildings aged 10 years or above (except domestic buildings not exceeding 3 storeys) and served with statutory notices are required to appoint a Qualified Person (QP) to carry out the prescribed inspection and supervise the prescribed repair works.

Trusty Surveyors provide RI and QP service in carrying out the prescribed inspection on the common parts, external walls, projections or signboards and all windows of the buildings providing advices on repair works, supervising works of the registered contractors and submit related forms to Buildings Department in order to comply with the requirements.

Fire Safety and Power Supply Improvement Works for Commercial Buildings

Most of the commercial buildings completed in 1980s or before do not meet the requirements of the current Building Regulations and Fire Services Regulations. Orders are imposed on the owners of the said commercial buildings by Buildings Department and Fire Services Department to meet the statutory standard.

Trusty Surveyors, teaming up with qualified building services engineer, provide Authorized Person and building services engineering service to prepare remedial proposal and supervise the contractor’s work to meet the requirements of the regulations of the related government departments.

Condition Survey

Construction works including basement excavation, piling works and subsequent building works of the adjoining site affect the condition of the existing building. Cracks will appear and integrity of the building will be impaired.

Trusty Surveyors provide building surveying service before commencement of the above works. We will thoroughly inspect the existing building, record the condition with drawing and photos, and recommend method of measurement of further cracks development so as to safeguard the interest of the clients and provide grounds for future claims as a result of the construction works.

Unauthorized Building Works

Unauthorized building works are commonly found on the external walls and roof top of the buildings. Orders are usually imposed on the building owners whose buildings are containing unauthorized building works. It is the duty of the building users to observe the relevant government regulations and it is the government policy to remove all unauthorized building works.

Trusty Surveyors provide Authorized Person service in interpreting the Buildings Ordinance and the allied regulations. We point out the unauthorized building works, coordinate with the Buildings Department and suggest methods to achieve the requirements of the ordinance and regulations.

Fire Insurance Valuation and Related Works

Every building requires a valid fire insurance policy. Assessment of the value of a building is essential before buying the relevant fire insurance. Besides, assessment of reinstatement cost of the building after fire, flooding or collapse requires the professional knowledge and technique of professional surveyors.

Trusty Surveyors provide advice on the reinstatement cost of the building and re-assessment of the building value by carrying out on-site inspection so that the reasonable compensation can be claimed by our clients.

Building Condition and Measured Survey

The condition and area of an existing building will affect its value. It is essential for a potential buyer to ascertain the condition of the building before the completion of the sales and purchase agreement.

Lost of the comfort and quiet enjoyment of the use of a building may be due to water seepage problem, structural defects and noise generation as a result of works etc. It definitely affects the rental of a building payable to the landlord.

Trusty Surveyors provide professional building and measurement survey service. We will thoroughly survey the building, highlight all the defects in the building and recommend the method of repair with the associated cost. It can resolve the technical problems and relieve the contractual liability of the two parties including buyer and seller, landlord and tenant.

Building and Contract Dispute

Building and contract disputes are not uncommon in building contracts in respect of the quality and quantity of contractor’s works which are non compliance with the contract terms.

Trusty Surveyors provide professional advice in resolving the disputes by assessing the contract conditions and the actual workdone on site. Further, we provide supporting service such as expert evidence in court, arbitration and mediation service.

Licence Application

Licence is required before a restaurant, food storage, hotel, elderly home, cinema, karaoke, pub, body beauty, massage and game centre etc can come into operation.

Trusty Surveyors provide Authorized Person and Building Surveying service in applying the above licence. We will provide service in preparing plans and forms for submission to the relevant licensing authority. We will coordinate and negotiate with the licensing authority until the licence is issued.

Expert Witness

Expert Witness plays an important role in the trial of the building and contract disputes. Expert Witness can express their personal opinions which are mostly based on their professional analysis on evidences collected. Therefore, the statement of Expert Witness plays a key role in a lawsuit.

Trusty Surveyors provide Expert Witness service in resolving the building and contract disputes for our clients. We will assess the evidences collected, produce a detailed report and use our professional knowledge and judgement to provide expert evidence in court so as to help our clients to resolve the disputes and claim reasonable compensation.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot

An unmanned aircraft systems or drones technology further improves, drones are now used in a variety of commercial applications. For example, building surveyors can carry out inspection by drones (accompany with/without infra-red camera) at the inaccessible and/or unreachable areas in the buildings, land surveyors can map areas more quickly and safely with mapping drones etc.