Our Services
Below sets out some frequently asked questions about our core services:
Do I need a survey?
Our advice is always yes. Often buyers associate the need for a survey with older properties. However, we have found some potentially serious defects even on brand-new properties. A property purchase is a big investment and ideally you want to have a thorough understanding of what you are buying.
Take a look at the photographs later in this section to see some of the surprises we can find.
What type of survey do I need?
We provide one type of survey report format that is suitable for all types of residential property. The EC Surveyors LLP Building Survey is a bespoke format, benchmarked against the RICS Level 3 survey (formerly referred to as a Building Survey) and encompassing the requirements of those who require either an RICS level 2 or level 3 survey.
When we prepare a fee quote for this service, we look at on-line marketing details or other available information about the property. This helps us to make an assessment of the time that will be necessary to complete our survey inspection and report for each property.
For clients requiring inspections of a limited range of issues and/or a verbal or summary report, a bespoke service can be tailored to your needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
What is included in the report?
E C Surveyors LLP Building Survey.
For clarity, our Description of Service sets out what we will and what we will not undertake during a survey inspection. Click on the link to find out what is included in our service.
Sometimes the survey will reveal specific issues that need to be addressed and/or require a more intrusive inspection of a particular element. We can help put you in touch with specialist consultants or contractors where necessary or advisable.
What sort of things can a survey find?
A few examples of what we find…
Structural movement
Defective flat roof
Decay to timbers
Failure of flat roof
Deteriorating Roof Covering
Water Ingress
Evidence of bats
Outdated wiring
Urgent repairs due
Damp penetration
Gutters requiring maintenance
Poor quality roof detail
Cavity wall tie failure
Vermin
Droppings from vermin
Failed flat roof covering
Structural movement
Decay and deterioration to roof level items
Blocked drains
More blocked drains
Leaks from above
Sashes to repair
Timber decay in c. 2000 roof
Spray foam insulation
Bi-fold doors off their runners
Rotten & dangerous windows
Blockage of valley gutters
Movement to roof structure
Examples of aspects of survey inspections
How much will it cost?
Please contact us for a no-obligation fee quote using the Quote Request.
How long will it take?
From the date of inspection, most reports are returned electronically in pdf format in approximately 7 working days after the inspection, excluding weekends and bank holidays etc.
Our Other Services
- BCIS Estimate of Reinstatement Cost for Buildings Insurance
- RICS Market Valuations of Residential Properties via our sister business, A C Valuations
- General Advice
Architectural Design Experience
In past years Ed Chamberlain BSc (Hons) MRICS has undertaken a range of architectural projects, a selection of which are set out within the Case Studies section.
These include a wide range of residential extensions, alteration and new build dwellings. Ed draws on his wealth of experience to provide his survey clients with helpful advice in relation to work they may be considering and how best to proceed. Such advice is provided on an informal basis, usually through discussion for survey clients.
Due to high volumes of survey work, we are not currently undertaking architectural design work, but can provide clients with general advice in respect of proposed alterations and extensions.