Planned Preventative Maintenance

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In short

What is a PPM survey, and who is it for?

A planned preventative maintenance (PPM) survey produces a forward maintenance schedule, commonly over 1 to 5 years, so owners and facilities managers can budget and prioritise works instead of reacting to failures. A RICS-qualified surveyor assesses the condition and remaining life of each element, then sets out what needs doing, when, with indicative costs.

It turns reactive, premium-priced emergency repairs into a planned, budgeted programme you control.
It is built for portfolios, because consistent, comparable reporting across multiple sites supports capital planning and prioritisation.
A documented maintenance plan underpins statutory compliance and asset value, and planned maintenance follows the RICS PPM professional standard.
Carried out by RICS-qualified surveyors. You can check a firm's regulation via RICS Find a Surveyor.

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Why it matters

What is a Planned Preventative Maintenance survey?

A planned preventative maintenance schedule maps the works your buildings will need and when, so budgets are predictable and nothing is left until it fails.

A forward maintenance schedule

Know what each building needs and when, over a clear planning horizon.

Avoid emergency repairs

Plan works in advance to avoid the premium cost of reactive failures.

Built for portfolios

Consistent, comparable reporting across multiple properties and sites.

Supports compliance

Underpins asset management and statutory compliance with a documented plan.

How it works

Matched with the right surveyor in three steps.

Tell us what you need

Answer a few quick questions about the property and your timeline.

We match you with surveyors

We match you with one of the RICS-qualified commercial surveyors who cover your area and survey type.

Receive your quote and book

Get a no-obligation quote and go ahead only if it’s right for you.

What's involved

What a PPM survey involves

A planned preventative maintenance (PPM) survey produces a forward maintenance schedule for a building or a portfolio. A RICS-qualified surveyor inspects the assets, assesses the condition and remaining life of each element, and sets out what needs doing and when, with indicative costs. It turns reactive, emergency spending into a planned, budgeted programme you control.

What it delivers

A condition assessment of building elements and services
A forward maintenance plan, typically over 1 to 5 years or more
Indicative costs and priorities you can budget against
A schedule you can repeat and update year on year
Support for compliance and asset management

Who needs one

Commercial landlords and property owners
Facilities and property managers
Portfolio owners planning capital expenditure
Anyone moving from reactive repairs to planned maintenance

Why it pays

Emergency repairs carry a premium and disrupt tenants
Planned works can be sequenced, budgeted and tendered properly
A documented plan supports statutory compliance
Consistent reporting makes portfolios comparable

The case for planning

Reactive repairs cost more, every time.

Emergency works carry a premium and disrupt tenants. A PPM schedule lets you sequence and budget works on your terms, protecting both the asset and the relationship with the people who use it.

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Qualified & accredited

Qualified, regulated and accountable.

The surveyors we match you with are RICS-regulated and accredited professionals. ComSurv is a matching service and is not itself a regulated firm.

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Questions

PPM survey FAQs

How much does a PPM survey cost?+

It depends on the number of properties, their size and the length of the plan. As a guide, a single building starts from a few hundred pounds, with portfolio programmes priced on scope. You'll get a no-obligation quote.

What planning horizon does a PPM schedule cover?+

Commonly 1 to 5 years, though longer horizons are used for capital planning. You choose the period that fits your budgeting cycle, and the schedule can be refreshed as works are completed.

What is the difference between PPM and reactive maintenance?+

Reactive maintenance fixes things after they fail, usually at a premium and with disruption. PPM plans works in advance so you can budget, prioritise and avoid emergencies. Over time it is typically cheaper and less disruptive.

Can a PPM survey cover multiple properties?+

Yes. PPM is built for portfolios. You get consistent, comparable reporting across sites so you can plan and budget maintenance across the whole estate.

Does a PPM survey help with compliance?+

It supports it. A documented, forward maintenance plan underpins asset management and helps evidence that building elements and services are being maintained responsibly.

Who carries out the survey?+

A RICS-qualified surveyor experienced in planned maintenance and your property type. We match you with one who covers your area, and you get a no-obligation quote before proceeding.

Also required on this property

One property, several obligations. Sort them together.

Most commercial premises carry more than one compliance duty. These are the ones that usually sit alongside this service, or run our compliance check to see everything your property needs in one go.