Protecting Your Future Investment

Informed decisions start with a professional property survey.

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Why You Need a Survey

A survey is an essential part of the homebuying journey, enabling you to make conscious decisions that protect your finances. We recommend booking your survey within the first 1-2 weeks of a sale being agreed to prevent delays.

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Choosing the Right Survey Level

The RICS Level 1 Report should be used for a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

A clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different elements of the building, services, garage and outbuildings, showing problems that may require varying degrees of attention.
A summary of the risks to the condition of the building.
Advice on replacement parts guarantees, planning and control matters for your legal advisers.

A RICS Level 1 Report does not include a valuation.

Level 2 (with or without valuation)

This report is suitable for conventional properties which are in reasonable condition. The report gives you more detailed information and provides the choice of either a survey or a survey & valuation.

Level 2 Report (survey) 
Includes all the features of the RICS Condition Report, however further detail of defects and remedial repairs. It also includes advice on defects that may affect the property with repairs, and ongoing maintenance advice.

Level 2 Report (survey & valuation) 
Includes all the features of the RICS Condition Report, however further detail of defects and remedial repairs, inclusive of a current market valuation in accordance with RICS Redbook standards and insurance rebuild costs. Highlighting defects that may affect the value of the property, remedial repairs required, and ongoing maintenance advice.

Level 2 Report (survey & valuation)

Includes all the features of the RICS Condition Report, however further detail of defects and remedial repairs, inclusive of a current market valuation in accordance with RICS Redbook standards and insurance rebuild costs. Highlighting defects that may affect the value of the property, remedial repairs required, and ongoing maintenance advice.

Party wall

A party wall surveyor helps resolve disputes and ensure compliance with the Party Wall Act when construction or renovation involves shared walls, boundaries, or structures. They prepare legal documents, conduct surveys, mediate disagreements, and issue Party Wall Awards to guide and safeguard the process.

Valuation

Our RICS regulated network of surveyors and accredited valuers can provide professional reporting and services.
– Help to buy
– Shared ownership
– Probate
– Matrimonial
– Change of ownership

Structural engineer

Your pre purchase survey may have highlighted the need for further investigation and inspection to be conducted by a structural engineer.
When might you need a structural engineer?
Home Inspection Reveals Issues: If a surveyor identifies structural problems during a pre-purchase inspection, such as foundation cracks, uneven floors, or sagging rooflines, a structural engineer can evaluate the extent of the issue. Their assessment helps determine the necessary repairs and their costs.

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Specialist Investigations

If your survey highlights specific concerns, our network includes Structural Engineers to evaluate foundation issues and Party Wall Surveyors to resolve boundary disputes.

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