Compliance & surveys
Surveys
A survey turns a vague worry about a building into a written list of what is actually wrong, what it will cost, and what can wait.
People usually ask for a survey at one of three moments: before buying something, after a tenant reports a problem, or when planning a budget for the year ahead. The useful output is the same in all three cases — a clear list of what is wrong, prioritised, with prices attached.
Types of survey we carry out
- Damp and mould surveys
- Structural surveys
- Drainage surveys
- Compliance related surveys
- Roof surveys, carried out by drone
Reports you can actually act on
A report full of caveats and unexplained terminology is not much use to somebody deciding whether to spend money. Ours are written to be read by the person paying — what we found, why it matters, what it costs, and how urgent it is.
How it works
Agree the scope
Whole building, or just the roof, or just a damp problem — we agree what is being inspected before we attend, so the price is fixed.
Inspection
We attend, inspect and photograph. For roofs and high-level elements we will tell you in advance if access equipment is needed.
Written report
You get the report with photographs and costed recommendations, prioritised so you can see what needs doing now and what does not.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a RICS homebuyer survey?
No. Ours are practical condition and defect surveys carried out by contractors who will tell you what the repairs cost. If you need a formal RICS valuation or homebuyer report for a lender, you need a chartered surveyor, and we will say so.
Will you quote for the work you find?
We can, and most clients ask us to. There is no obligation to use us for the remedial work, and the report is yours to take elsewhere.
How quickly do I get the report?
Usually within a few working days of the inspection, and we will tell you the timescale when the survey is booked.
Ready to get started with Surveys?
Tell us what you need and we’ll come back with a clear, fixed quote.