Socio Building Surveying Consultancy

Office 3, Alpine House, 28 Church Road, Rainford, St Helens WA11 8HE

T: 01744 733344 | E: simon@sociobsc.co.uk

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Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary in 2026

In 2026, the Rainford-based Socio Building Surveying Consultancy proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone: 25 years in business. Established in 2001 by Chartered Building Surveyor Simon Hairsnape, this independent practice has spent a quarter of a century delivering expert, RICS-regulated property solutions across the North West and nationwide. From building maintenance and condition surveys to complex contract administration, Socio's dedicated team has earned a first-rate reputation across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. By blending decades of senior private-sector expertise with a commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent through degree apprenticeships, the consultancy continues to provide the reliable, competitive, and tailored advice that has anchored its client relationships for twenty-five successful years.

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Recent Clients & Projects

Projects:

  • Refurbishment of UK Distribution warehouse for Furniture retailer – St Helens
  • Reroofing warehouse and office for Agricultural machinery manufacturer – St Helens
  • Extension to warehouse for Specialist Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Company – Runcorn.
  • Full refurbishment and project management for derelict office building for local Hospice.
  • Alterations and Refurbishment proposals to Physiotherapy and Consulting rooms for Independent Hospital

Surveys:

  • Dilapidations advice on offices and warehouse for a leading provider of global IT solutions and managed services – Elland West Yorkshire
  • Schedules of Condition – 1960s warehouse and offices for Textile Fabricator - Wigan
  • Football Stadium Annual Audit for Safety Certificate purposes.
  • Residential Building survey report for prospective purchaser – Detached House – Holmes Chapel
  • Due Diligence and advice to investors assigning building survey report on Industrial and office premises of Oil and Natural Gas company - Skelmersdale.