Property Preservation for Commercial Projects, Regeneration and Redevelopments

At Peter Cox, we provide trusted expertise to support commercial developments across the United Kingdom. From large-scale commercial property development projects to new build schemes and refurbishments, our qualified surveyors and experienced technicians work alongside building contractors, property developers, and property managers to ensure buildings are safe, compliant, and built to last.

With decades of experience in commercial development, our surveyors deliver thorough inspections, identifying damp, timber and structural issues, with recommendations detailed in a survey report. We can work with you on projects at every stage, from the design of new build waterproofing systems, to the conversion and regeneration of existing premises.

No matter the size or scope, Peter Cox are here to help. We offer the expertise and responsiveness to support your project with minimal disruption and cost-effective solutions.

We work closely with contractors and developers to deliver thorough and detailed surveys, backed by evidence, and specialist treatments for a wide range of property preservation issues. Our input helps reduce risks, prevents costly delays, and keeps your project running smoothly. Many of our surveyors have decades of experience working closely with commercial clients, and we have the necessary contract management teams in place to provide an expert service.

Our team stays up-to-date with the latest building codes, health and safety regulations, and environmental standards. We ensure when carrying out treatments on your project, we meet all compliance requirements.

We have a central commercial management team to help support our local surveyors, offering effective project management and support for bids and tender processes.

The most critical part of any property preservation project is to accurately diagnose the problem, and provide long term solutions. This is why we will always carry out a thorough damp and timber report to check for the presence of damp and any problems relating to fungal decay and woodworm.

A thorough survey is essential for damp problems, as they are often more complex than meets the eye, and can sometimes be misdiagnosed. Our surveys are carried out by CSRT / CSTDB qualified surveyors, who will detail all their findings in a survey report, which will be provided to you after the survey has been carried out. This will list all the findings along with recommendations for remedial treatments, where necessary.

Whether you require below ground basement waterproofing to BS8102,  remedial damp proofing on a regeneration project, or timber resin splice repairs for fungal decay problems, Peter Cox are here to help.

We can provide you with advice and solutions for rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation, helping you prevent moisture problems on your project.

Wet rot and dry rot are common problems that face regeneration projects, and if left, can cause severe structural damage. While both wet rot and dry rot behave differently, they both require a source of moisture for spores to germinate. It is important to remove the source of moisture that is feeding the fungal decay outbreak before carrying out timber repairs.

For severe damage where beam ends or other structural timbers are embedded in masonry walls, we can provide expert timber repairs including timber resin splice (TRS) for structural timber. Peter Cox can provide treatments that are typically backed by long term guarantees, giving you long term peace of mind.

Many regeneration projects feature original timber beams, floors, or roofing timbers that can be vulnerable to woodworm attacks. If left, woodworm can cause severe damage which may require removing and replacing heavily damaged timbers which are no longer structurally sound.

Peter Cox have a number of CSSW qualified surveyors who can assist in the design of basement and structural waterproofing systems designed to BS 8102.

Our dedicated waterproofing team can work with you at any stage of your project, whether it be at the start sitting with your architect when creating design plans, or beginning with a survey of an existing structure.

Many properties across the United Kingdom suffer with structural issues due to age, deterioration or unavoidable environmental effects. Peter Cox are experts in structural repairs such as wall tie replacements, crack stitching, lintel repairs and structural sock anchor installations.

Peter Cox can assist you with a wide range of property preservation issues, making us the go-to company for property preservation in the United Kingdom. Whether you’re requiring damp proofing on a one off commercial project, or a tender for a large scale project, Peter Cox offers the expertise and responsiveness to support you from start to finish.

We have a proven track record working across the United Kingdom with commercial clients and have worked on numerous projects to deliver fast, effective preservation solutions while ensuring full compliance with industry regulations and health and safety standards.

All Peter Cox surveyors and technicians are fully trained in safe working practices, while our treatment fluids are HSE approved as well as being generally odourless and non-flammable. If you have a tender which involves elements of property preservation, including damp and condensation, we can tailor solutions specifically for your project.

Peter Cox are a member of the British Structural Waterproofing Association and are CHAS, Constructionline and Alcumus (Safecontractor) approved. Our operations are governed by a third-party accredited ISO 9001 Quality Management System, providing you with the assurance that your project will be completed on time, within budget, and to the highest possible standards.

Peter Cox are approved installers of Delta, Koster, Safeguard and Newton waterproofing products. For Structural repairs we are approved installers of Helifix and Cintec structural anchors and have considerable experience of working with structural engineers.

As the experts in our field, Peter Cox aim to offer the right service and price for your needs. Over 500,000 long term guarantees, of up to 20 years, have been issued since the company was founded in 1951. When you work with Peter Cox you benefit from the reassurances that come with a large company. Peter Cox are a trustworthy partner that is part of Rentokil Initial PLC.