SURVEYS

Buying a property is likely to be the largest financial investment you will ever make. The RICS, solicitors and mortgage lenders recommend that buyers obtain a survey report before purchasing a property.  The mortgage lender may undertake a valuation, but this is generally for their internal use and is not a detailed report on the condition of the property.

An independent and comprehensive survey carried out by a qualified Chartered Surveyor will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision. This will give you the confidence to proceed with the purchase of your property by highlighting potential risks and unforeseen expenditure with the property. Our survey reports have saved many of our clients thousands of pounds by identifying unforeseen problems and defects.

We pride ourselves on providing a fast and efficient service delivering thorough and informative survey reports. All clients have a direct contact number for the surveyor to ensure they are able to discuss any issues in more detail.

As Chartered Surveyors certified under the RICS Valuers Registration Scheme, you can have confidence that the firm operates under the highest standards and codes of practice. 

We would be delighted to offer you a competitive quotation for any of our services.

If you are unsure on what survey you would like or need further information on surveys, please take a look at the short video below

For more information on the types of surveys available, you can visit http://www.rics.org.

We offer the following types of surveys:

This service includes a thorough inspection of the property and a report providing detailed information about the condition. It gives advice on defects that may affect the value of the property, repair issues and ongoing maintenance advice.

 This survey is generally suited to modern properties and smaller older properties in good condition which are of traditional construction.

 The report will also highlight matters that need to be referred to your Legal Adviser. It usually contains a market valuation that indicates whether the property you are buying is good value for money together with a reinstatement value for insurance purposes.

 The report is written in an easy to understand format highlighting what action is needed prior to purchase. This will give you all the information that you need as a purchaser to buy your property with confidence.

The RICS Building Survey is the most detailed type of report we produce and is often tailored to the clients specific requirements. This survey is particularly suitable for larger, older properties of unusual construction or where renovations/alterations are planned.

 The report has more technical information than a Home Buyers report about the method of construction, condition, defects, repair issues, the performance of materials and ongoing maintenance advice. The report does not usually include a valuation or reinstatement value, but these can be provided as an additional service.