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Residential Surveys

Residential Surveys

Land Surveys

Party Wall Matters

Area Referencing Reports

Land Registry Compliant Lease Plans

Measured Surveys

Drone Surveys

Residential Surveys

Our professional, comprehensive residential surveys give home buyers peace of mind. 

Comprehensive home surveys

We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and undertake the full range of RICS Home Surveys, as follows:

  • The RICS Home Survey - Level 1
  • The RICS Home Survey - Level 2 (survey only) 
  • The RICS Home Survey - Level 2 (survey and valuation)
  • The RICS Home Survey - Level 3 (formerly called a Structural Survey)
  • The RICS Red Book Market Valuation 

The RICS Home Survey - Level 2 (survey and valuation) includes a market valuation and a reinstatement calculation for buildings insurance purposes as standard. However, we can offer both these services under a separate contract if required.

Which report is right for you?

To help you choose the most appropriate survey, please view the RICS Home Surveys Information Sheet.

Understanding your report

We pride ourselves on writing reports that are easy to understand, but we also know that buying a property is a major investment that most people don't do very often. We want you to have complete confidence about your decisions, so we are happy to discuss in person any concerns or queries you may have following receipt of our survey report.

Period and Listed Homes

Period and listed homes need extra TLC - which means specialist expertise. Fortunately, we have this!  If you're thinking about buying a period or listed property, we can help you identify whether repairs and maintenance have been carried out appropriately, recommending suitable remedial action where necessary.  If you're already the proud owner of a period or listed home, we can help you plan and carry out works to make sure you maintain its integrity while securing its future. 

Survey Fees

Our fees for undertaking surveys are tailored to the age, size and complexity of the property. They will also depend on the type of survey required. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your individual requirements.

Aerial Photography

Where appropriate, we use drone technology in our surveys, enabling us to inspect closely all areas of chimney stacks, roof coverings, rainwater pipes and gutters and main walls, which traditionally would be limited to a visual inspection using binoculars from ground level. (Please note that the use of aerial photography is subject to the property's location, weather conditions and obtaining the owner's permission.) 

Alternatively, lightweight pole cameras are used for roof inspections. These provide equally meticulous photographs and are very sturdy even in windy conditions.