Our Services
Independent surveying
Damp & Moisture Surveying
We are regulated by RICS and 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 and don't rely solely on market prices, as all houses are unique.
Complete the form on our contact page, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can once we have looked at your property. We look forward to helping you find your next home!
or fix that damp issue.
Surveys
Types of Surveys undertaken
Home Buyer/Condition Survey/ RICS Level 2
A survey report format designed to reflect the condition of a traditional property that is more modern from 1945 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 some reports
- Pole Camera Photos
- Thermal imaging
- Moisture identification
Building Survey / Level 3
Ideally suited for pre-1950s, 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 in some instances of not carrying out repairs
- Understanding potential defects that could be present
- Moisture identification and rectification.
RICS Level 2 Home Buyers or Condition Reports are not suitable for
- Listed buildings
- Pre-1950
- Substantially altered or renovated properties
- Properties in poor condition
- Some Flats
- large properties
Buy To Let Survey
- We do not do buy-to-let surveys anymore
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.
Bespoke Building and Moisture Survey
Recommended for basement flats, older properties, and Historic and listed buildings.
- All the advantages of a building survey and moisture survey together.
- Extended properties
Bespoke Moisture Survey
Focuses on areas affected by mould and moisture 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.
- Thermal imaging, water sampling and calcium carbide testing where required
- Remediation and Drying advice
- Failed Damp proofing issues
Schedule of Condition Report or Defect Reports
These are generally for rental properties or commercial leases, and their condition before or after lease or if they have a single issue.
- For landlords or tenants
- Damp and mould identification and rectification.
- Repair issues
- Scope of works as an add-on
Drone Survey
- Residential Roof and chimney up to 30 meters inspection
- Will give you a summary of the roof coverings condition and any chimneys
- Photo evidence of any defects or repairs required
- Note that it is limited on coastal areas, nesting seagulls and other birds.