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Chartered Surveyors - Essex
“We're your top-rated Chartered Surveyors serving Essex, offering reliable RICS-Regulated surveying services tailored to meet your requirements.”
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Essex, a diverse county in the southeast of England, offers a wide range of properties, from historic cottages to modern developments. In towns like Chelmsford, Colchester, and Brentwood, you’ll find charming period homes, including Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian properties. These homes often require attention to roof structures, plumbing, or the preservation of original features. Older properties in town centres may also experience issues such as damp or foundation concerns.
For more contemporary homes in areas like Basildon, Braintree and Billericay, even newly built properties can benefit from professional guidance to ensure they meet modern standards, from construction quality to material choices and services.
Key locations we cover in Essex include Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Dunmow (Great Dunmow), Elsenham, Epping, Harlow, Loughton, Roydon, Saffron Walden, Stansted Mountfitchet, Takeley, Thaxted, Theydon Bois, Ugley, Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross and Witham.
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If you’re not sure where to start please see our residential surveys, defect analysis or contract administration pages for guidance on choosing the right service or get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
RICS Home Survey Level 2 (HomeBuyer Report) in Essex
The RICS Home Survey Level 2, previously known as a HomeBuyer Report, is a mid-level survey designed for conventional properties in reasonable condition. It provides a detailed description of the property, highlighting potential issues such as damp, subsidence, or structural problems.
RICS Home Survey Level 3 (Building Survey) in Essex
Previously called a ‘Structural Survey and later a Building Survey’, the RICS Home Survey Level 3 is essential for larger or older properties, or if you’re planning major works. This is the most comprehensive pre-purchase report and it will provide you with an in-depth analysis of the property's condition.
Defect Analysis in Essex
Defect analysis is the process of carefully looking at problems (defects) in a building to determine their cause, how serious they are, and what needs to be done to resolve them. Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, or landlord, understanding property defects is essential to making informed decisions about repairs, maintenance, or potential purchases.
RICS Valuations in Essex
RICS valuations provide an independent, professional assessment of your property's value, carried out by qualified surveyors in line with the rigorous RICS Valuation - Global Standards (Red Book). Whether for probate, taxation, Help to Buy, or shared ownership, they ensure accuracy, compliance, and peace of mind.
Reinstatement Cost Assessments in Essex
A reinstatement cost assessment is an evaluation conducted to estimate the cost of rebuilding or reinstating a property in the event of damage or destruction.
A reinstatement cost assessment helps owners and insurance companies determine the appropriate level of insurance coverage needed to rebuild a property in case of a total loss.
Contract Administration in Essex
Contract administration is the process of managing agreements between parties, such as for building or renovation work. It includes creating a clear specification, which outlines exactly what work needs to be done, the materials to be used, and the standards required. This ensures everyone understands the plan. Once the project begins, contract administration helps track progress, ensure deadlines are met, and resolve any issues to keep everything on track.
Recent instructions in Essex:
RICS Valuations
We recently carried out a RICS Valuation on a property in Stansted Mountfitchet. These valuations are often needed for shared ownership, Help to Buy, probate, or other legal and financial purposes. Our independent, evidence-based reports provide clear and reliable guidance on market value, giving clients the confidence to move forward with purchases, staircasing applications, or legal processes.
RICS Home Survey Level 2
We recently completed a RICS Home Survey Level 2 on a property in Harlow. The survey highlighted common issues for homes of this type, including weathered roof coverings, localised damp, and general maintenance needs. This level of survey gives buyers clear, practical advice on the property’s overall condition, helping them make informed decisions and plan for future upkeep.
RICS Home Survey Level 3
We were instructed to undertake a detailed RICS Home Survey Level 3 inspection on a timber-framed property in Saffron Walden, which has been significantly extended and features vaulted ceilings with exposed timberwork. Given the scale of the building and the specialist nature of timber framing, our report provided an in-depth assessment of the construction, overall condition, and potential future liabilities, ensuring the client had a clear understanding of the property before purchase.