You might think you’ve got an asset survey.
You might even have the spreadsheet, the PDF, the folder full of photos…
But here’s the uncomfortable truth:
Most asset surveys we review are missing critical elements.
And when that happens, planning, compliance, and budgeting all take a hit.
Let’s break down what’s often missing—and how to fix it before it causes more damage.
1️⃣ Fire Safety Assets
❌ Common Issue:
Fire doors listed—but not tagged.
Compartmentation? Not checked.
Fire stopping? Not even mentioned.
✅ What We Do Instead:
We include fire-critical assets in your general survey—
tagged, photographed, and condition-rated.
Because missing this data isn’t just bad—it’s risky.
2️⃣ Asset Location and Tagging
❌ Common Issue:
Assets listed generically: “Boiler 1,” “Pump A.”
But where? In what room? On what floor?
✅ What We Do Instead:
Room-level accuracy.
Assets geo-tagged, labelled with physical tags, and linked to drawings where available.
If you can’t find it—you can’t manage it.
3️⃣ Compliance-Linked Assets
❌ Common Issue:
Surveys that treat assets in isolation from their compliance responsibilities.
Gas boosters, backflow preventers, emergency lighting—no context.
✅ What We Do Instead:
We tag and flag statutory and mandatory assets, clearly separating them for compliance reporting and scheduling.
No more digging through registers to prove you’re audit-ready.
4️⃣ Condition Without Commentary
❌ Common Issue:
A number rating… but no insight.
What’s failing? Why? What next?
✅ What We Do Instead:
Each major issue is noted with written commentary, images, and suggested action.
Because numbers without narrative aren’t much use.
5️⃣ Format You Can’t Use
❌ Common Issue:
A beautiful-looking report that’s locked in PDF.
No filter, no sorting, no integration.
✅ What We Do Instead:
Structured outputs, ready for import.
We provide Excel, CAFM-import formats, and raw data you can actually work with.
🛠️ Why It Matters
Asset surveys aren’t just “box-ticking.”
They’re your foundation for:
- Capital planning
- Lifecycle modelling
- Compliance audits
- Resource allocation
- Energy management
If they’re missing data, you’re missing value.
📩 Want to Find Out What’s Missing?
We offer free asset register reviews for clients who want to know if their current survey data is actually useful.
📞 Book a 15-minute call
📂 Upload your current register for review
🎯 Get clarity on where you stand—and what you really need
👉 [Talk to an expert today] Matt@AssetSurveyor.co.uk