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We offer full structural building surveys for all types of commercial and residential property.
Our Chartered Building Surveyors provide full structural building surveys for all types of residential and commercial property, including flats and properties of non-standard construction.
Following a thorough inspection of all accessible areas of the property, you will receive a detailed building survey that provides a complete overview of the property’s condition and structural health. We can also advise on and answer any specific queries you have regarding construction, extension, alterations or repairs you may want to make to the property.
For homeowners looking for a sellers valuation or purchasers looking for a pre-purchase valuation, we can conduct these inspections at the same time as our building survey. This will save time and provide a cost saving to you compared to when both reports are conducted separately.
Our aim is to assist you in making an informed financial decision relating to property you intend to purchase or already own.
Reports are turned around within five to seven days of inspection and you will be able to talk directly to the surveyor working on your behalf should you have any questions when you receive your report.
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You can typically expect to pay a fixed fee between £750 and £1200 + VAT for a straight forward residential building survey but larger or more complex properties will cost more and the exact cost will depend on a number of factors including the size and age of the property.
The prices above are indicative only. We cannot give you an exact figure until you have confirmed the property address, as every property is different. The professional fees payable will always reflect the particular requirements of your property and the time which it is anticipated will be devoted to the matter.
We are unable to offer RICS home-buyers reports as we don’t feel they provide enough detailed information for our clients. Our surveyors have given an overview of the different kinds of survey available and cover the pros and cons of each in this article to enable you to choose the right survey for your needs. ‘Home-buyers report or building survey’.
A ‘Level 3 Building Survey’ and a ‘Structural Survey’ are the same (RICS changed the name to “Level 3 Building Survey” after years of confusion). They provide a thorough inspection of the building’s condition. The report provides tailored advice on issues pertaining to the building and grounds. It also includes guidance on repairs and required maintenance.
Kempton Carr Croft’s Chartered Surveyors regularly complete building surveys throughout London and the whole of the South East of England. The team works from offices in Basingstoke, Camberley, Gerrards Cross, Maidenhead, London, Reading, Staines and Windsor.
We undertook a building survey on a property for Mr Holloran. Here is his feedback:
“Thank you for this extensive and very readable survey report. I have gone through the report in detail which is very clear.”
Malcom Kempton represented our family against a cross rail encroachment dispute, a very difficult & complicated issue. It took time but he laboured on and we finally we had a successful result. He was very polite & professional at all times, as were the other staff we dealt with. I would not hesitate in recommending Kempton Carr Croft to friends & family. I now face a different surveying issue and I didn’t think twice about who to call, this is now on going and I am still impressed with the service being given. I rate them 5 big stars!
Our Chartered Building Surveyors were instructed by Polly Comber to undertake a Structural Survey on a residential property that she was purchasing in Burnham, Buckinghamshire. Polly kindly shared some feedback about her experience;
“It’s been a pleasure working with Kempton Carr Croft and everyone has been extremely helpful. I will certainly be using you again and will recommend you to others that require the services of a Chartered Building Surveyor”
The surveyor will check the electric board and fixtures for general condition and signs of potential damage. The inspection involves only the visible parts of the electrical system. The survey will be a partial examination of the electrics and will not make suggestions on electrical work you may need.
The surveyor will start the heating system and check its visible parts for basic function and condition. The inspection will not be a full examination of the pipework, radiators and hot water system.
As part of assessing a property, a surveyor will move through the house, checking its structural soundness. They will probably look in large cupboards and under the stairs, but they will only look through a few cupboards to assess the condition of the walls and identify major cracks.
If there is access and available space, a surveyor will make a visual inspection of the loft space. They are looking for signs of damp, mould and/or leaks. They will not move any items in the loft.
