We have written quite a lot about which type of building survey is best for your potential new home, such as What's in...
Building Surveys Articles
RAAC Roof Plank Failures (Updated 2023)
RAAC or Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete roof planks, were widely used in flat roof construction between the...
Building Surveys during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
All our Building Surveys are carried out under our Terms of Engagement and the latest RICS Professional statement....
We are moving on 13th March 2017!
After 10 years in The Small Office, it's lived up to its name & we are moving! Chawton Hill has grown steadily but...
15 Questions to Ask Before Buying a House (Updated 2023)
15 house buyer questions to ask before buying a house According to this article, the average homebuyer in the UK makes...
Building Surveys – The Chawton Hill Way
The world of building surveys is very competitive. Just Google 'building surveyor in Surrey' and you will return over...
Modern Methods of Construction
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have been a recurring topic for many years. At last weeks Conservative Party...
Should you rely on a desktop mortgage valuation? (Updated 2023)
What is a desktop mortgage valuation? As the name suggests a desktop mortgage valuation is carried out by a surveyor...
Homeowners Take Serious Financial Risk
Rising property prices are stretching budgets more than ever before. Many people are scaling back on the level of...
Property Maintenance
Our RICS Building Survey report helps home buyers make an informed decision when purchasing a new property or when...
Building Survey Report: What Will I Receive? (Updated for 2023)
If you are buying a new home, a building survey is an important part of the process. In our previous article ‘What is...
Partner Profile – White & Sons
In the first of our Partner Profile series, we take a look at our recent relationship with White & Sons, a...