Planned Preventative Maintenance

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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.

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A forward maintenance schedule

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

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Avoid emergency repairs

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

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Built for portfolios

Consistent, comparable reporting across multiple properties and sites.

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Supports compliance

Underpins asset management and statutory compliance with a documented plan.

How it works

Matched with the right surveyor in three steps.

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Tell us what you need

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

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We match you with surveyors

We shortlist RICS-qualified commercial surveyors who cover your area and survey type.

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Receive quotes and book

Compare no-obligation quotes and book the surveyor that’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.

Accreditations & memberships
Surveyors regulated by RICS
Property Redress Scheme
Chartered Association of Building Engineers
ICO — Information Commissioner’s Office
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 no-obligation quotes to compare.
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 compare no-obligation quotes before proceeding.

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