Load-bearing structures
Foundations, vertical and horizontal structures, stairs and roof structures with long service-life cycles.
SERVICE LIFE AND RENEWAL
Building service-life assessment
Building age is not enough. We combine condition, documented renewals, maintenance, environment and evidence quality into an estimate of remaining service life and investment horizon.
01Structures and systems
02Evidence and confidence
03Risk and intervention timing
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT SOLVES
Reference service life is only a starting point. Two buildings of the same age may have different conditions, renewal histories and future costs. We therefore assess individual components, their actual condition and the quality of evidence supporting each conclusion.
The result is not one universal number, but a component-level view of remaining service life, confidence, risk and recommended intervention timing.
ASSESSMENT SCOPE
The building assessed
component by component.
The scope is tailored to the asset, purpose of the review, accessibility and available evidence.
Envelope and finishes
Roof coverings and waterproofing, facades, windows and doors, finishes and components with shorter renewal cycles.
Building systems
Heating, cooling, ventilation, water and drainage, electrical installations, lifts and other relevant systems.
Renewals and operation
Renewal years, repairs, service history, use intensity, maintenance, environment and intended future operation.
EVIDENCE AND RELIABILITY
Every conclusion has its
source and confidence level.
We clearly separate verified facts from professional assumptions, so the client sees both the result and the strength of evidence behind it.
Evidence source
Inspection, measurement, design documentation, inspection or service report, facility manager statement or expert estimate.
Accessibility
We record whether a component was fully accessible, partly accessible or inaccessible and how this affects the conclusion.
Confidence level
High, medium or low confidence based on document completeness, physical verification and the share of assumptions.
Limitations
Unverified or inaccessible areas, missing evidence and the need for probes or specialist testing are stated directly in the report.
ASSESSMENT EXAMPLE
Renewals and models
in one view.
This is a basic anonymised chart example from a commercial building technical due diligence. For confidentiality reasons, we do not publish the extended graphical assessments, including the detailed impact of individual component renewals on the building's overall service life.
01 / SERVICE-LIFE DEVELOPMENT
Building condition over time
The chart shows how renewals of individual components affect the service-life development of a specific property.
Renewed elements
1Electrical installation in 1996
2Heat source, 2005
3Windows and doors, 2016
02 / CALCULATION METHOD
Comparison of depreciation models
We use seven methods; the chart presents three representative models and the selected semi-quadratic curve.
Click a method name to hide or show its curve.
Source: anonymised AUDICO technical due diligence deliverable for a commercial building, 2026. This is a specific professional calculation, not a general forecast for another property.
OUR PROCESS
From component to
investment horizon.
The assessment is a repeatable professional process, not a mechanical calculation.
Scope and evidence
We define components, required detail and available technical records.
Inspection and verification
We record condition, access, defects and interventions, supported by measurements where needed.
Estimate and confidence
Reference values are adjusted for condition and asset factors, with a confidence level assigned to every conclusion.
Risks and priorities
Remaining service life is translated into intervention urgency, renewal priorities and CAPEX input.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
An output with clear
confidence boundaries.
- 01Register of assessed structures and building systems
- 02Observed condition, deterioration and estimated remaining service life
- 03Evidence source, accessibility, confidence level and limitations
- 04Risk register, urgency, deal-breakers and recommended action
- 05Schedule of submitted inspections, validity and upcoming checks
- 06Input for renewal planning and qualified indicative CAPEX
WHEN TO USE THE ASSESSMENT
Know the horizon
before the cost arrives.
Acquisition and financing
To review future renewal needs and risks before the transaction closes.
Portfolio management
To compare assets consistently and prioritise investment by condition and urgency.
Renewal and change of use
To identify components that can be retained, require further testing or belong in the renewal plan.
ENERGY AND REGULATORY READINESS
Service life goes beyond
technical condition.
When planning renewals, we also consider the building's energy performance and the readiness of its envelope and systems for progressive decarbonisation and relevant EPBD requirements.
Energy performance
Condition of the envelope and building systems and their effect on future operation.
Renewal plan
Intervention timing is linked to future CAPEX, OPEX and the investment horizon.
EPBD readiness
We identify the gap between current condition and relevant future requirements.
An EPBD-readiness review is not automatically an energy audit or a legal confirmation of compliance. The exact scope depends on the purpose of the review and available evidence.
Energy audit and detailed energy assessment →FAQ
Common questions.
We adjust each component’s reference service life for age, documented renewals, observed condition, maintenance, use intensity, environment and evidence quality. The result is a professional estimate at the review date.
Design, materials, workmanship, maintenance, defects, loading, environment and completed renewals all matter. Calendar age is therefore only one input.
No. The estimate is not a guarantee of failure or trouble-free operation. Accuracy depends on access, evidence and diagnostic scope; all material limitations are stated in the report.
Yes. For portfolios we use a consistent data structure and methodology so assets can be compared and investments prioritised by impact and urgency.
FREE CONSULTATION
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investment horizon?
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