JHA Architecture provides building surveying services to help clients understand the condition, performance and requirements of existing buildings.
Our surveying input supports informed decision-making for acquisition, maintenance, refurbishment, compliance and project planning, alongside specialist net capacity assessments for schools and education estates.
What This Service Includes
- Measured building surveys
- Condition surveys and defect analysis
- Dilapidations advice
- Building reports and technical assessments
- Refurbishment and repair support
- Property-related due diligence input
- Net capacity assessments for schools
Net Capacity Assessments for Schools
As part of our building surveying offer, we provide net capacity assessments to help schools, academy trusts and local authorities understand how existing accommodation supports pupil numbers, curriculum delivery and future planning requirements.
Our assessments provide a clear and practical review of teaching spaces, support areas and overall school capacity in line with Department for Education guidance and operational needs.
- Detailed assessment of existing school accommodation
- Calculation of net capacity and pupil place provision
- Review of teaching spaces and support facilities
- Analysis of suitability for current and projected pupil numbers
- Identification of constraints and opportunities within the estate
- Reporting to support funding bids, expansion plans and estate strategies
How We Work
We combine practical building knowledge with clear reporting, giving clients concise and useful information that supports confident next steps.
For education projects, we work closely with schools, academy trusts and local authorities to provide clear, accurate and practical assessments that support informed decisions around capacity, accommodation and long-term estate planning.
Typical Project Types
Our surveying work supports commercial, public sector, healthcare, education and specialist property requirements.
Net capacity assessments specifically support primary schools, secondary schools, academies, SEND provision and wider education estate planning projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of surveys do you provide?
We provide measured surveys, condition surveys, defect reviews, technical assessments and wider building-related reporting.
Can surveying services support refurbishment planning?
Yes. Surveying can provide the information needed to assess existing conditions and plan repair, improvement or redevelopment work.
What is a net capacity assessment?
A net capacity assessment evaluates the usable teaching accommodation within a school to determine the number of pupil places the building can effectively support.
Why are net capacity assessments important?
They help schools and education providers plan for future growth, understand estate limitations and support funding, expansion or reorganisation decisions.
Who requires net capacity assessments?
Schools, academy trusts, local authorities and education consultants often require assessments when planning expansions, refurbishments or estate reviews.
Discuss Your Project
Speak to JHA Architecture about your building surveying requirements, including net capacity assessments and education estate planning.
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