Residential Surveys and Valuation
Drone surveys
Our drone surveys offer an innovative approach to residential evaluations, providing a comprehensive view of a property's exterior and surrounding land.
Prices start from £100.00
RICS Home Surveys
Why do you need a survey?
A survey provides an expert account of the property’s condition, and highlights any problems in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Your home is likely to be one of the most expensive purchases you make, so you need to know as much as you can about the property before you buy it, live in it and eventually look to sell it.
During a survey, an RICS professional conducts an in-depth visual inspection of the property and provides you with a written report. Surveys are carried out in accordance with the RICS Home Survey Standard, which sets out the professional standards.
The appropriate level of survey will in most cases depend on the age, size, condition, complexity and originality of the property. Our surveyors can provide you with the information for you to be able to make an informed decision about which survey level is appropriate.
Level 1
This service is designed for clients (buyers, sellers and owners) seeking a professional and objective report on the condition of the property at an economic price. As a result, it is less comprehensive than survey level two and survey level three. This level of service includes a visual inspection that is less extensive than for the other survey levels. No tests of the building fabric or services are undertaken. The report objectively describes the condition of the building, its services and the grounds. It highlights relevant legal issues and any obvious risks to the building, people or grounds. The report is succinct and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects and problems. Where the surveyor is unable to reach a conclusion with reasonable confidence, a recommendation for further investigation should be made. A survey level one report does not include advice on repairs or ongoing maintenance and this, combined with the less extensive inspection, usually means it is better suited to conventionally built, modern dwellings in satisfactory condition. It will not suit older or complex properties, or those in a neglected condition.
Prices start from £350.00
Level 2
This level of service is for clients who are seeking a professional opinion at an economic price. It is, therefore, less comprehensive than a level three service. The focus is on assessing the general condition of the main elements of a property. This intermediate level of service includes a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services and grounds, but still without tests. Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements and cellars). The report objectively describes the condition of the different elements and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems. At this level, although it is concise, the report does include advice about repairs and any ongoing maintenance issues. Where the surveyor is unable to reach a conclusion with reasonable confidence, a recommendation for further investigations will be made. This level of service suits a broader range of conventionally built properties. This level of service is unlikely to suit:
• complex buildings, for example those that have been extensively extended and altered
• unique or older historic properties.
• properties in neglected condition.
. Where the client is planning to carry out extensive repair and refurbishment work in the future.
Prices start from £425.00
Level 3
This level of service is for clients who are seeking a professional opinion based on a detailed assessment of the property. The service consists of a detailed visual inspection of the building, its services and the grounds and is more extensive than a survey level two. Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements and cellars). Although the services are not tested, they are observed in normal operation – in other words, they are switched on or off and/or operated where the occupier has given permission and it is safe to do so. The report objectively describes the form of construction and materials used for different parts of the property. It describes the condition and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems. Additionally, it should:
• describe the identifiable risk of potential or hidden defects in areas not inspected
• propose the most probable cause(s) of the defects based on the inspection
• outline the likely scope of any appropriate remedial work and explain the likely consequences of non-repair
• make general recommendations in respect of the priority and likely timescale for necessary work
• give an indication of likely costs (if required for an additional cost). Where the surveyor feels unable to reach the necessary conclusions with reasonable confidence, they will refer the matter for further investigations. However, at survey level three such referrals are the exception rather than the rule. A survey level three report will aim to provide the you with all the information you need to make a decision. This level of service will suit any domestic residential property in any condition.
Prices start from £650.00
Other Survey Services
Damp, condensation and mould surveys
We identify, diagnose and propose solutions for damp, condensation and mold issues in properties.
Prices start from £350.00
New Build Snagging Surveys
Buying a new build home can be stressful. It is often the small details that are missed in a property handover and it’s important to fully document all the little snags that prevent you from enjoying your new home.
Prices from £375.00
Valuation Services
Help to Buy
Price from £240.00
Matrimonial Valuations
We understand the sensitivity of matrimonial valuations and provide fair, unbiased and accurate valuations to help you during these challenging times.
Prices start from £240.00
Right to Buy
Congratulations you have decided to buy your council property! Do not over pay by ensuring the price you pay for your home is fair.
Prices start from £240.00
Energy Services
Energy Performance Certificates
An EPC is a legal requirement when selling or letting a property.
Prices from £75.00
Retrofit Assessments
A retrofit assessment is a highly detailed assessment of a property to see what improvements need to be made to make it more energy efficient with lower emissions.
Prices from £150.00
Property Inventories
Inventories, check outs and mid-term inspections
As a landlord you want to make sure that your investment is protected. We offer bespoke inventory services which will document the incoming condition of your property prior to the tenant moving in. This acts as the basis for deposit negotiations at the end of the tenancy when the check out will be cross compared against the initial inventory. We also offer mid-term inspections so that you can document the ongoing condition of the property.
Prices start from £55.00
