With multiple sites to oversee and competing priorities, it’s easy for small issues to go unnoticed until they escalate into costly problems. This is where OUTCO’s External Condition Surveys come in, providing a proactive approach to site maintenance, risk management, and budget planning.
At OUTCO, we act as your eyes and ears on-site saving you time and providing valuable insights, ensuring that nothing is overlooked. Our comprehensive External Condition Surveys help identify risks, prioritise repairs and maintenance, and enable better financial planning for long-term maintenance.
Why External Condition Surveys Matter
An External Condition Survey is a thorough assessment of a site’s external assets, covering everything from access points to landscaping and surface conditions. The goal is to provide facilities and property managers with a complete picture of their site’s condition, providing valuable insights and enabling informed decisions on maintenance, repairs, and future investment.
Without regular surveys, small issues such as surface damage, blocked drains, or failing signage can develop into more serious safety hazards or compliance risks. By staying ahead of these issues, facilities managers can prevent unexpected costs, reduce liability, and save time and money through planning and budgeting.
What’s Included in an External Condition Survey?
Our surveys cover every aspect of a site’s external environment. A structured Condition Report Checklist ensures that all key areas are assessed:
1. Access Points
2. Perimeter and Security
3. Surfaces (Car Parks, Roads, Hardstandings)
4. Paving and Walkways
5. Line Marking and Traffic Calming Measures
6. Surface Grit and Dirt
7. Drains and Covers
8. Litter and Waste
9. Signs and Signposts
10. Exterior Lighting
11. Landscaping and Tree Management
12. Site Furniture (Benches, Bollards, Barriers, etc.)
13. Pest Control
14. Other Issues
How OUTCO Supports Property and Facility Managers
OUTCO provides expert-led External Condition Surveys to give facilities managers complete oversight of their outdoor assets. Our approach is detailed, proactive, and tailored to each site’s unique needs.
Acting as Your Eyes and Ears On-Site
Many facilities managers oversee multiple locations and simply can’t be everywhere at once. Our team acts as an extension of your own, conducting detailed inspections and providing photographic evidence of any issues. Providing you with full visibility of your site without needing to be on the ground.
Helping Plan Reactive Works
When issues are identified, we prioritise them based on urgency and risk, allowing for a structured approach to reactive maintenance. This helps prevent minor defects from becoming major repair projects, saving both time and money.
Our team can also provide cost-effective solutions for remedial works, ensuring issues are addressed promptly before they escalate. Whether it’s line marking refreshes, pothole repairs, drain clearance, or vegetation control, we have the expertise and resources to handle it.
Budget Planning
One of the biggest challenges facilities managers face is balancing maintenance needs with available budgets. Unexpected repairs can be costly, but regular external condition surveys allow for more accurate budgeting and financial planning.
By identifying areas that require attention before they become urgent, we help property managers allocate budgets efficiently. Planned maintenance is far more cost-effective than emergency repairs, and a structured approach ensures a better return on investment.
Why Choose OUTCO for External Condition Surveys?
Comprehensive Reporting: Our surveys include detailed photographic evidence, RAG-rated assessments, and actionable insights, making sure facilities managers have all the information they need.
Expert Recommendations: We don’t just identify issues, we provide practical solutions and recommendations for addressing them.
Technology-Driven Approach: Our advanced service portal allows clients to track survey results, request maintenance, and access reports in real time, providing full transparency and ease of management.
Nationwide Coverage: No matter where your site is located, we have teams across the UK ready to conduct detailed surveys and implement maintenance plans.
Proactive Maintenance Planning: We help reduce emergency repairs and extend the life of outdoor assets, saving facilities managers money in the long run.
Book Your External Condition Survey Today
Call us on 0800 0432 911 or contact us here.
Let OUTCO take the stress out of site inspections and maintenance planning so you can focus on what you do best.
