Why do I need a survey?

We provide ourselves on giving exceptional service and we will take time to fully discuss your proposed purchase.

80% of people buying a home do not get a professional survey

To put this another way the purchaser will obtain no independent advice on an investment that may take 25 years to pay for (even when you buy a second hand car these days they have usually be inspected by the AA or RAC, prior to sale). Most buyers rely on a mortgage valuation undertaken as a legal requirement by the lender.

A mortgage valuation does not give you adequate protection

A mortgage valuation is not undertaken to provide information for the purchaser, many lenders will not even provide their clients with a copy of the report. The valuation is only intended to give an indication of the value of the property and whether it is a good risk for the lender. It is not an indication of the condition of the property nor does it provide the purchaser with advice on any action you need to take, prior to exchanging contracts to protect yourself or matters requiring attention following completion of the purchase to remedy defects. A significant percentage of mortgage valuations are undertaken following drive by inspections or simply from the mortgage surveyors office. Therefore not even a 15 minute walk round inspection of the property has been undertaken.

Areas including Peterborough, Stamford, Bourne, Spalding, Boston, Wisbech, March Kings Lynn. For further details click here

We provide advice only on residential properties. This ensures your surveyor is an expert in this field and has an up to date knowledge of issues regarding the residential market. Purchasing a home is both a large financial and emotional decision.