This listed building was originally constructed as the head office for Barnsley Building Society. These extensive offices cover 17,500 sq.ft of floor area over 5 floors. The property had been extensively refurbished at a cost of around £1 million just two years earlier and as such was in very good condition.
The original quality of construction was evident with oak panelling in the boardroom and a coloured glazed dome roof-light, to name just a couple of indulgent items.
Nevertheless, our report identified a number of current and future defects which may give cause to a significant dilapidation claim.