Innes Aitken Associates

Whether you are a homeowner planning an extension, a commercial tenant negotiating a lease, or a legal professional seeking expert testimony, we provide the technical clarity you need. Based in Aberdeen and Newport-on-Tay, we serve clients in Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and throughout the Highlands and Islands.

Over 25 Years of Scottish Property Expertise

Our practice is led by Innes Aitken DipBS MRICS LETAPAEWE, a Chartered Building Surveyor with a career spanning over two and a half decades. Before establishing our independent firm, Innes led building surveying departments for major firms across Dundee and Aberdeen.

We bring that high-level corporate experience to a more personal, boutique setting. We believe in a "pre-emptive" approach—identifying potential defects or legal hurdles before they become costly delays.

Masters-Level Expert Witness & Dispute Resolution

We are more than just surveyors; we are specialists in the legal complexities of property. Innes holds the Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (a Level 7 BTEC at Masters level).

We are frequently instructed to provide evidence in cases involving:

• Contract and workmanship disputes
• Landlord and tenant disagreements
• Snagging issues and defect analysis
• Personal injury claims related to property (accidents and trips)

From Residential Extensions to Multi-Million Pound Developments

Our construction expertise is vast. We don't just report on buildings; we help build and maintain them. We act as Contract Administrators for a diverse range of projects, including new builds, refurbishments, and fire or flood damage reinstatements.

For investors and funders, we provide robust Project Monitoring services. We have successfully overseen multi-million pound redevelopments, ensuring that our clients' financial interests are protected from the first spade in the ground to final completion.

Protecting Your Leasehold Interests

We specialise in the technical side of commercial and residential leasing. If you are taking on a new lease, our Schedules of Condition provide a detailed photographic and descriptive record to protect you from unfair repair claims later. Conversely, we work with landlords to prepare Schedules of Dilapidations (Scott Schedules) to ensure their assets are returned in the correct condition.

"Our mission is to provide a friendly, professional service with an uncompromising attention to detail. We aim to give every client the confidence that their property interests are in safe, expert hands."

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