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Fully qualified chartered building surveyor regulated & a member of the RICS. We offer a range of services including Valuations and Home Buyer Surveys (Level 2).
About Us
We are a family run business and we pride ourselves on our high quality friendly customer service, use of technology and professionally qualified staff. We are fully regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
We are local and proud of it. Martin was educated in Great Broughton and Cockermouth Grammar School. We have many years knowledge of the local market as we only operate within the area of our expertise, we are not part of a national franchise. We know about construction, Martin is a Chartered Building Surveyor member of the RICS. He has been self employed since 1992 having served his time as a quantity surveyor and architectural technician before qualifying as a building surveyor. He also holds a P402 in Asbestos surveying and is a Domestic Energy Assessor.
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What We Do...
Valuations
A Valuation is one of the key RICS member practices. Valuer Registration is the quality assurance mechanism that monitors all registered RICS members who carry out 'Red Book' valuations and ensures consistent standards.
More Info...Home Buyers Reports (Level 2)
The RICS HomeBuyers Report is our most popular survey and is suited to the majority of properties and purchasers. The RICS HomeBuyer Report includes statements on the construction and condition of each element...
More Info...Why is an Independent Surveyor a Good Investment?
Buying a property, even as a private dwelling, is one of the largest investments many people will make in their lives. As of February 2016, the average price of property in England and Wales was £190,275, rising to £530,368 in London. One of the most powerful tools to aid somebody looking to invest in property is the knowledge and experience of a Chartered Surveyor. Depending on whether you require detailed information on the condition or value of a property, there is a choice of surveys within the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) suite to suit your requirements.
Despite the variety of information available to homebuyers and investors prior to making such an investment, only 20% undertake some form of independent survey before purchasing. With any other investment, such a low proportion of investors completing even the most basic of due diligence before investing would be concerning. The average cost of a home survey outside of London is £400, which is roughly 0.25% the average property value.