House Survey Quote
Get an Instant Online Home Buyers Survey Quote
or call us on 0333 344 3234 - we have local surveyors throughout England and Wales.
Love our Competitive House Survey Costs
Local Building Surveyors (throughout England)
Fast Availability and Delivery of Reports
Panel of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - RICS Surveyors
Which house survey
do I need?
Do you need a Building Survey or a HomeBuyers Report? Not sure what the difference is? Find out here!
Plus sample reports and more.
The
importance
of getting a
home survey
Love our tailored
HomeBuyers Survey Quotes
We'll tailor your home buyers survey costs to your specific property making sure you get the right survey at a competitive price; either the Home Buyer Report or the Full Building Survey
Local Professionals
Our surveyors use their local knowledge to ensure they deliver a detailed report to help you decide whether you should move forward with your home move or if you should pull out. We can even support you with future plans such as extensions and plan drawings
Fast availability and delivery
We normally have availability within days of you booking and our turnaround for reports are within 3 working days for HomeBuyer Reports and 5 working days for Building Surveys
Panel of Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors
We have a panel of surveyors who are registered with and regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and have indemnity insurance that covers all of the work they undertake for you.
About our house survey services
We have hand selected some of the best surveyors to work with in the market who provide a service we are prepared to put our name to. We have a number of different specialist surveyors who handle different types of survey which include:
- RICS Regulated surveyors for Level 2: HomeBuyer Reports, Level 3: Building Surveys, Property Valuations and Snag Reports
- Structural Engineers for Intrusive and Non-Intrusive Subsidence Inspection, Survey to Remove Load Bearing Wall, Plan Drawings for Extensions and Measured Drawings.
- Drawing Surveyors for Measuring Floor Plans (selling a property), ACAD Drawings and Land Registry Compliant Boundary Plans (used for splitting a property)
- PCA Regulated Surveyors for Damp & Timber Surveys
- Asbestos Surveyors for Asbestos Surveys
- Drain Surveyors for CCTV Drain Surveys
When using a SAM panel surveyor we handle all of the booking process for you and we have negotiated 'better than direct' fees with all of our panel surveyors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a fixed quote?
You can either call our us on 0333 344 3234 (local call charges apply) and we'll discuss the type of survey you need, or you can use our online form above to set a call back time that suits you.
During our call we'll discuss what your intentions are and which survey would better suit your style of property. We then email you a competitively priced fixed fee quote setting out the scope of work for the service chosen.
How do I book a SAM Surveyor?
Booking is easy, so when you are ready to instruct you call us on 0333 344 3234 (local call charges apply). We take all of the property details including:
- Your full names and correspondence address;
- Property address;
- Type of property; and
- Estate agent or access details.
We book in our panel surveyor on the earliest available date (normally within 2 to 3 days) or on a specific date of your choice
What qualifications does a RICS surveyor have?
Our panel of RICS surveyors are all regulated by RICS and hold one of the following accreditations:
- Associate RICS (AssocRICS)
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Member RICS (MRICS); or
- Fellow RICS (FRICS).
A Home Buyer Survey - What does it cover?
A HomeBuyers Survey involves an examination of the structure of the inside and the outside of a property aimed at pinpointing issues such as subsidence, damp, cracks, infestation and damage. The survey is non-intrusive.
If the HomeBuyers Survey shows up any such problems, our appointed surveyor will explain to you what you should do to get more in-depth information about the type and scope of the matter and what is required to fix it.
If you are worried about any defects that you think your property in Ascot has, we strongly recommend you get a HomeBuyers Survey as the cost of remedying the problem might grow to many thousands of pounds as time progresses.
Subsidence Inspection
The surveyor will look for signs of subsidence within the property paying special attention to signs of cracking internally and to the external walls. As a rule, if you can fit the width of a 50p into a crack in a wall, it could be a sign of subsidence. Our surveyors will flag in their reports if they feel you need to instruct a structural engineer to review a crack further.
Damp Testing
There are numerous reasons why a property can be affected by damp. The Surveyor will take samples in the property using a damp meter and assess the condition of the property to provide a report on whether they feel the property is affected by damp. Further investigations maybe suggested including getting a damp and timber specialist.
Identify Infestations
Woodworm, mice, rats and ants are infestations that your don't want in your home. Your surveyor will look for visible signs of mouse droppings, damage to floor boards (when visible) and damage to wiring, carpets or skirting boards
Asbestos
Prior to its banned use, asbestos was a commonly used building material, particularly as part of cement products, floor tiles and roofing shingles. Asbestos was used for its durability and resistance to heat and is commonly found in artex ceilings, garage roofing and chimney stacks. Your surveyor will confirm if they suspect any materials in the property have asbestos and if so, suggest getting an asbestos surveyor to intrusively taking samples of the asbestos to confirm the type.
HOMEBUYERS REPORT
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
A Mortgage Valuation Survey is not a HomeBuyers Survey
People have been known to confuse a mortgage valuation with a HomeBuyers Survey. This confusion can prove costly and end up in a home buyer having to fork out for expensive repair costs which should have been shared with the vendor with this reflected in a reduction in the original sale price. If you're buying a property in Ascot with a mortgage, your lender conducts its own mortgage valuation to calculate the value of the property and this is in no sense a report on structural defects.
A HomeBuyers Survey notes defects as well as including a full valuation of a property independently of the mortgage lender or anyone else. The information in it can be used to get quotes for the cost of fixing any issues and presents evidence for bargaining with the seller about sharing repair costs, if appropriate.
BUILDING SURVEY
Most freehold houses in Ascot that are over 50 years old, that have been refurbished/developed or are unusual in style should get a Building Survey. A Building Survey used to be called the Full Structural Survey and is the most comprehensive visual inspection a surveyor can provide. Choosing a HomeBuyers Report when you should have a Building survey can be costly if key defects don't get reported in the detail you require.
Meet our Building Surveyors
We employ only expert Building Surveyors to undertake surveys. Whether you are buying an old run down 'doer upper' or standard construction freehold house, our surveyors have seen them all.
With a vast number of years of experience completing surveys on properties we'll be able to give you the detailed report you need to know what defects there are with your property.
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