Building Surveys

Building Surveys and Services for Home Owners

Our Building Surveys are the most detailed type of RICS report on the condition of a property and are designed to provide the purchaser with an in-depth analysis of their new home. Please see our Terms of Engagement – RICS Building Surveys for full details.

We carry out Residential Building Surveys in all parts of Surrey, Middlesex, London and Greater London, and Hertfordshire.

If you already have a quotation from us, and need to make a booking, click here. Otherwise, please click here or see below to make an enquiry.

Book Your Building Survey With Us

Chawton Hill are regulated by RICS. Each of our chartered surveyors are based locally and have many years of experience. Every member of the team has a thorough understanding of all local property types, including large detached properties, estates, complex new buildings and historic residences.

You can see each of our surveyor’s profiles on our team page.

Our Building Surveys usually take around 5 hours and include:

Tests for moisture and infestation.
Internal and external roof and chimney inspections.
Any defects prioritised into our easy to read traffic light system.
Estimated defect repair costs.

Verbal summary report on the same or next day.
Written report within 5 days.
Free walk-around with your surveyor to discuss any findings.
Optional Reinstatement Cost Assessment (if floor area is known).

Download a Full Sample Survey – this redacted survey is an actual example of the level of detail our surveys include.

Building Survey Quote

Please fill out our quick form and our team will get straight back to you with a date and quote.

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Other Services for Home Owners

Whether you’re thinking of changing your house, refurbishing, extending or just looking after your home, Chawton Hill can help. Take a look at our services for residential property owners:

Party Wall Services.
Extensions, Alterations and Refurbishment.
Preparing for Surveys.

And don’t take our word for it – take a look at our feedback on Really Moving or Trustpilot.

Latest News

Keep up to date with the latest news and information from Chawton Hill

Mortgage Rates in 2023

Aug 23, 2023 | Residential

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Fire Reinstatement Works

Apr 28, 2023 | Insurance, Project Case Studies, Residential

Client Family home Project team Chawton Hill – Lead Consultant, Principal Designer, Contract Administrator. Landway Construction - Main Contractor Project Details Chawton Hill was able to assist the client with the whole process to restore their fire-damaged home in...

A Schedule of Condition

Apr 25, 2022 | Residential, Schedule of Condition

A schedule of condition (or SOC) is a factual record of the condition of a property. We usually prepare these for legal reasons or to lend ‘status’ to a lease agreement. As part of our Professional Services, Chawton Hill prepare Schedules of condition for both...

What our Clients say

Customer satisfaction and customer feedback has been our primary focus since we launched in 2001 and it’s always great to hear back from our building survey and building project customers.