What we do
Building consultancy for every stage of ownership.
One chartered practice, accountable from the survey before you buy to the management of works once you own. Browse our services below, or get an indicative fee for a Level 3 Building Survey.
Residential · RICS Level 3
Level 3 Building Survey
Our most comprehensive residential survey, the right choice for older properties, anything altered or extended, listed buildings and homes of unusual construction.
You receive a thorough, prioritised report: what's wrong, how serious it is, the likely cause, and what to do about it, written so you can act on it, then a conversation to talk it through.
- ✓ Detailed inspection of the structure, fabric and services
- ✓ Defects ranked by urgency, with repair guidance
- ✓ Plain-English findings, no impenetrable jargon
Commercial
Commercial Acquisition Surveys & Technical Due Diligence
Pre-purchase building surveys and TDD for investors, funds and occupiers. We set out the physical condition, liabilities and capital expenditure so you can price risk accurately before you exchange.
Reports are structured around your decision (acquisition, lending or lease) and delivered to your timetable.
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Dilapidations
Advice and schedules for both landlords and tenants, at any stage of the lease. We prepare and respond to schedules, advise on liability, and negotiate settlements that hold up, protecting your position without unnecessary conflict.
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Record & protect
Schedules of Condition
A precise, photographic record of a property's condition at a moment in time, taken before a lease is signed or before adjoining construction begins. It's an inexpensive safeguard that prevents expensive disputes later.
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Project Management & Contract Administration
We take a building project from brief to completion: defining scope, procuring contractors, administering the building contract and certifying works. You get a single point of accountability holding cost, quality and programme together.
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Forward planning
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Reports
Costed maintenance plans, typically over five to ten years, that let building owners and managers budget with confidence. We forecast what each element will need and when, turning reactive spending into a planned programme.
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Drone Surveys
Safe, close inspection of roofs, high elevations and inaccessible areas, without scaffolding or roof access. High-resolution aerial imagery captures defects you'd otherwise miss, and keeps everyone on the ground.
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Choosing a residential survey
Which survey do I need?
RICS offers three levels of home survey. The right one depends on the property's age, type and condition. Here's the short version, and we're always happy to advise.
Level 1 — Condition
A basic visual check for newer, conventional homes in good condition. Flags significant risks, no advice on repairs.
Level 2 — HomeBuyer
A mid-level survey for conventional properties in reasonable condition. Includes a condition rating and advice.
Level 3 — Building Survey
The most thorough level, suited to older, altered, listed or unusual properties. Detailed findings, causes and repair advice. Our speciality.
Get an indicative fee →Unsure which applies to your property? Ask us. We'll point you to the right level honestly, even if it's a smaller job. Or read our FAQ.
Tell us about your property.
We'll confirm the right service and a fixed fee, usually the same working day.