Level 1 Condition Survey
A concise report on the condition of a conventional, modern property, using clear condition ratings to flag anything urgent or in need of attention.
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Surveying, inspection & property consultancy services
A comprehensive range of independent services for residential and commercial property, grouped below by specialism. Not sure which one you need? Get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.
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Residential & Commercial Surveys
Whether it is your first home or a portfolio of commercial buildings, we tell you what condition a property is in, what matters most and what it is likely to cost.
Ask about these servicesLevel 2 HomeBuyer Survey
The usual choice for standard homes. Covers visible defects and condition ratings, with practical advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance before you commit.
Ideal for: Most standard houses and flatsLevel 3 Building Survey
Our most detailed inspection for older, larger, altered or unusual properties. Explains defects, their likely causes, repair options and what to prioritise.
Ideal for: Period, extended or unusual homesCommercial Building Survey
A thorough assessment of offices, retail, industrial and mixed-use buildings, covering the fabric, structure and key risks before you buy, lease or invest.
Ideal for: Commercial buyers and occupiersCommercial Stock Condition Survey
Condition data across a commercial estate, element by element, so you can set budgets and prioritise works across multiple buildings.
Ideal for: Commercial landlords and estatesResidential Stock Condition Survey
Consistent condition data across a residential portfolio, helping housing providers, landlords and managing agents plan investment with confidence.
Ideal for: Housing providers and landlordsPre-Purchase Survey
Independent advice on a property before exchange, so you can renegotiate, budget for repairs or walk away knowing the facts.
Ideal for: Residential and commercial buyersPre-Lease Survey
Understand the condition of a building before you sign, and the repairing liabilities you could be taking on under the lease.
Ideal for: Incoming tenantsProperty Investment Survey
Condition, risk and likely future costs assessed with an investor's eye, to support acquisition, refurbishment and hold decisions.
Ideal for: Investors and developers
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Damp, Defects & Building Pathology
Defects rarely have one obvious cause. We investigate how and why a building is failing, so the fix addresses the problem rather than the symptom.
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Identifies the type and source of damp, whether rising, penetrating or condensation-related, and recommends proportionate remedies rather than unnecessary treatments.
Ideal for: Owners, landlords and tenantsCondensation & Moisture Investigation
Looks at ventilation, heating, occupancy and the building fabric to find out why moisture is building up and how to control it for good.
Ideal for: Persistent mould and moistureStructural Defect Investigation
Investigates cracking, distortion and other signs of structural concern, explains their significance and advises whether specialist input is needed.
Ideal for: Cracks, bulges and distortionProperty Defect Report
A focused report on a specific problem, setting out its cause, how serious it is and the repair we recommend.
Ideal for: A single, known issueBuilding Pathology Investigation
A diagnostic look at how a building is performing, considering its materials, construction and use to explain recurring or complex failures.
Ideal for: Complex or recurring problemsSubsidence & Structural Movement Survey
Assesses whether movement is historic or ongoing, its likely cause and sensible next steps, including monitoring where it is needed.
Ideal for: Suspected subsidenceInsurance Claim & Defect Report
Independent, evidence-based reports to support an insurance claim, recording the damage, its cause and the scope of repair.
Ideal for: Owners, insurers and loss adjusters
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Maintenance & Property Condition
Good records and a clear maintenance plan protect a building's value. We give owners, landlords and tenants the evidence and forward planning they need.
Ask about these servicesSchedule of Condition Report
A detailed, photographic record of a property's condition at a fixed point in time, typically before a lease starts, works begin or a neighbour builds.
Ideal for: Leases, works and disputesSchedule of Dilapidations
Sets out the repairs a tenant is responsible for under the terms of a lease, usually at or near its end, for either landlord or tenant.
Ideal for: Landlords and tenants at lease endPlanned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Survey
A costed, prioritised programme of maintenance, showing what needs doing and when, so spending can be planned rather than reactive.
Ideal for: Building owners and managersRoof Condition Survey
A close inspection of coverings, flashings, gutters and visible roof structure, with clear recommendations for repair or replacement.
Ideal for: Leaks, ageing or storm damageDrone Roof Inspection
High-resolution aerial images of roofs, chimneys and high-level areas that are hard or unsafe to reach, without the cost of scaffolding.
Ideal for: Tall, large or fragile roofsBuilding Reinstatement Cost Assessment
Calculates the cost of rebuilding your property for insurance purposes, so you are not under-insured or paying for cover you do not need.
Ideal for: Owners, landlords and freeholders
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Fire Safety & Compliance
Fire doors and compartmentation only protect people if they are installed and maintained properly. We inspect, record and tell you exactly what needs attention.
Ask about these servicesFire Door Inspection
Checks doors, frames, seals, closers, gaps, glazing and ironmongery, recording each defect and the remedial work needed to bring the door up to standard.
Ideal for: Blocks of flats, HMOs and commercial buildingsFire Compartmentation Survey
Inspects walls, floors, ceiling voids and service penetrations to confirm fire compartments are intact, identifying breaches that could let fire and smoke spread.
Ideal for: Responsible persons and managing agents
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Party Wall & Legal Services
When building work affects a neighbour, or a property matter ends up in dispute, you need independent, well-evidenced professional advice.
Ask about these servicesParty Wall Surveys & Awards
Acting for building owners or adjoining owners under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, from notices and schedules of condition through to agreeing the award.
Ideal for: Extensions, loft conversions and basementsExpert Witness Report
Impartial, independent reports on building defects and property condition, prepared for courts, tribunals and the parties to a dispute.
Ideal for: Solicitors and their clients
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New-Build & Property Inspections
A brand-new home should be finished properly. We check it thoroughly and give you a clear, itemised list to hand to your developer.
Ask about these servicesNew-Build Snagging Survey
A thorough check of a new home for defects and unfinished work, giving you a clear, itemised list to send to your developer, ideally before completion or early in the warranty period.
Ideal for: New-build buyers
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