Before you fall in love, look closer.
Buying a home is a big decision. We help you see past the first impression, understand the risks and move forward with your eyes open.
A house can look right. That’s not the whole story.
The viewing tells you how a home feels. A survey helps you understand what you’re really taking on.
From the roof you couldn’t inspect to signs of movement you might miss, our reports put the condition of the property into plain language. Not to alarm you. To give you the information you need to make a considered choice.
Understand defects, condition and areas that may need attention.
Know what to clarify before exchange, and where further investigation may be sensible.
Move ahead, seek more information or reconsider with facts in hand.
The right detail for your decision.
Both survey levels are carried out in accordance with the RICS Home Survey Standard by our RICS-regulated practice.
Level 2
Home Survey
A focused picture of a conventional property’s condition, highlighting significant issues so you know what deserves attention.
Level 3
Home Survey
A deeper investigation for older, altered or more complex properties, with detailed insight into defects and potential repairs.
Confidence isn’t pretending there’s no risk. It’s knowing what you’re buying.Meet Your Surveyors
No jargon.
No guesswork.
A report is most useful when you understand what it means for you.
Our approach pairs professional inspection with human conversation. Talk to us before your survey about what’s worrying you, then discuss the findings afterwards. Where applicable, reports are delivered within 24 hours of inspection.
Tell us about the home
Share the property type, age if you know it, and any questions already on your mind.
We investigate
Your surveyor inspects the accessible parts of the property within the scope of the survey you choose.
You get the full picture
Read the report, talk through the findings and make your next decision from a stronger position.
Which survey is right?
A newer conventional home and a heavily altered period property call for different levels of scrutiny. Our simple comparison will help you see where to begin.
Find answers to common questionsInformation can change the conversation.
What you learn about a property may shape what happens next.
Explore our Professional Negotiation Certificate and the £5 Billion Homebuyer Secrets Guide for more ways to approach a purchase thoughtfully. The survey is not simply a document to file away; it can be a starting point for informed decisions.
A valuation for the decision ahead.
From buying more of a shared home to settling an estate or understanding a tax position, a formal valuation can provide an independent assessment for a defined purpose.
Valuations for existing equity-loan customers dealing with repayment or sale.
Help to Buy valuationIndependent market valuations to support staircasing or a sale, subject to provider requirements.
Shared Ownership valuationFormal valuations for estate administration and tax-related reporting.
Inheritance Tax / Probate · Capital Gains TaxOur formal valuation work is prepared in accordance with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (the Red Book), subject to the agreed purpose and scope of instruction.
A clearer picture starts here.
Tell us a little about the property. We’ll help you understand the right survey for your move.