Residential Development
We offer independent building surveys for homebuyers and clients interested in the development of residential property
Statistics
reveal that as many as 70 to 80% of purchasers decide against
commissioning an independent survey and, more often than not, this
proves to be a very costly economy. An independent survey will identify
existing and even potential defects which will require immediate or
future expenditure, making this 'modest' investment an essential part
of the house buying process; we all need to budget in our daily lives
but many purchasers fail to perceive how their purchase costs can
greatly exceed their budget if they 'buy blind'.
Why commision an independent Surveyor?
This professional will assist you in making a reasoned and informed decision by carrying out a professional survey and valuation of the property which will immediately expose all defects and drawbacks. The surveyor will then give his or her professional opinionon whether the property is a reasonable purchase at the asking price, any features of the property which affect its present value or future resale price and advise on any action that should be taken such as renegiating the purchase price. This concise report covers the building inside and out as well as all services and the site. The purchaser can now make an informed decision on whether or not to proceed with the purchase and at the very least have any financial risk to their investment greatly minimised.
The surveyor will also address any particular issues relating to the property which should be referred to the client's legal advisors or aspects concerning matters of safety, location, environment and insurance. Where necessary, the Surveyor will endeavour to provide any extra service- outside of the standard inspection which concentrates on matters judged to be urgent or significant- ie preparing a schedule of minor defects or arranging testing of mains services by suitabley qualified specialists
photos show a loft and dormer conversion which we designed and managed in Windsor
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project | House |
| Description of Work | Survey | |
| Value | £150,000 | |
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project | House for sale |
| Description of Work | Building survey | |
| Value | £180,000 | |
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project | House for sale |
| Description of Work | Building survey | |
| Value | £180,000 | |
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project | House for sale |
| Description of Work | Building survey | |
| Value | £180,000 | |
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project | House for sale |
| Description of Work | Building survey | |
| Value | £180,000 | |
 |
project | House for sale |
| Description of Work | Building survey | |
| Value | £180,000 | |
 |
project | House for sale |
| Description of Work | Building survey | |
| Value | £180,000 | |
 |
project | House for sale |
| Description of Work | Building survey | |
| Value | £180,000 | |
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List of services
Residential Property Services
- Boundary Disputes
- Home Buyer's Reports
- Home Inspection Packs
- Home Seller Packs
- Party Wall Awards
- Commercial Energy Performance Certificates
- Energy Advice
- Building Surveys
- Condition Reports
- Flat Survey and Valuation Reports
- House Renovation
- Property Conversion
- Extensions
- Alterations
- Design
- Contract Management
- Project Management
Building Surveying & Professional Services
- acquisition & building surveys
- defect analysis
- technical reports
- costs advice & budgeting
- reinstatement costs
- building maintenance
- planned & preventative maintenance
- due diligence
- schedules of condition
- schedules of dilapidation
- dilapidation advice
- lease advice
- alteration licences
- third party representation
- statutory consents
- expert witness & Litigation representation
- health & safety advice
- asbestos advice
- disabled access advice
- corporate recovery & insolvency
- disaster recovery
- planning & development advice
- specialist consultancy advice
- specification & tender requirements
- party wall advice
- measured surveys
- insurance claim reinstatement management
Architectural Services & Contract Administration
- refurbishment
- alterations and improvements
- repairs and maintenance
- new build
- internal fit-out
- conversions and extensions
- space planning & audits
- tendering and specification
- contract advice
- turnkey services
- planning supervision
Project Management & Development Monitoring
- project management
- project & development monitoring
- strategic project consultancy
- development advice
- contract administration
- fund monitoring
- tenant monitoring
- employers agent
- cost & procurement advice
- project planning & programming