We are also a member of the RPSA (Residential Property Surveying Association)



We take the time to get to know every property before engaging in any survey.

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Surveys

Types of Surveys undertaken and their meaning

Home Buyer/Condition Survey/ RICS Level1/2

A survey report format designed to reflect the condition of a traditional property that is more modern from 1950 and above, of standard construction and not too big or complicated.

Includes many features not found in other, similarly priced surveys, such as:-

• Clear colour-coded condition ratings for quick identification of important issues
• Multiple photographs and diagrams, helping you understand your new home
• A jargon-free report that avoids many of the annoying caveats and exclusions often found in home buyer reports
• Pole Camera Photos
• Thermal imaging

Building Survey / Level 3

• Ideally suited to Pre 1950, extended/altered, Flats or higher value homes.
  
• All the benefits of the Home Buyer/Condition Survey, plus...
• More comprehensive descriptions of construction and defects
• Explanations of how to go about rectifying defects
• Consequences of not carrying out repairs
• Understanding potential defects that could be present
• Moisture identification and rectification.

RICS  Level 1/2 Home Buyers or Condition Reports are  not suitable for

• Listed buildings
• Pre-1950
• Substantially altered or renovated properties
• In poor condition
• Some Flats
  

Buy To Let Survey

• We do not do buy to let surveys no more

New-build Snagging Survey

• A must for any newly constructed home
• Identifies "snags" in finishing quality
• Designed to help avoid buyer/developer conflict by impartially identifying incomplete or cosmetically unacceptable works
• Focus on the parts of the property you see, touch and use every day including the garden.

Moisture Building Survey

• Recommended for basement flats, old properties, and listed buildings.
• All the advantages of a building survey with a section on any moisture issues and rectification.
• Designed to give you a clear idea of what it means to be a converted basement, old property or listed building and what you may expect.
• Retrofit recommendations to any improvement work on an existing building to improve its energy efficiency by request.

Moisture Survey

• Focuses on just the area of damp at the property and mould issues.
• Designed to give you a clear idea of what is to be expected to rectify a damp issue.
• impartial advice and in no way connected with damp proofing companies.
• Historic properties covered with over 25 years experience in damp and flooded properties.
• Thermal imaging, water sampling and calcium carbide testing

Schedule of Condition Report and Defect reports

• These are generally for rental properties and there complete condition or if they have a single issue
•  For landlords or tenants
• Damp and mould identification and cause.

Drone Survey

• Residential Roof and chimney up to 30m inspection
• Will give you a summary of the roof coverings condition and any chimneys
• Photo evidence of any defects or repairs needed