Building Survey

A Building Survey (previously known as a "structural survey") is a customised service suitable for all residential properties, giving full details of a property's construction and condition. You are likely to need this type of survey if, for example, the property is unusually built or run-down, if the property has been significantly altered, or if you are planning a major conversion or renovation.

Building Surveys are usually tailored to your needs. The report includes detailed technical information on materials and construction, as well as details of the whole range of defects.

The Building Survey is an investigation of the construction and condition of the building, and does not normally include a Valuation, although this can be provided on request.

Downloadable documents (PDF)
Choosing Between Surveys
Description of the RICS Homebuyer Service Level 1
Description of the RICS Homebuyer Service Level 2
Description of the RICS Homebuyer Service Level 2 with valuation
Description of the RICS Homebuyer Service Level 3

The "Choosing Between Surveys" and "Description of the RICS Homebuyer Service" downloadable information sheets to the right are useful in choosing the correct survey. If you have further queries, please contact our qualified surveyors who are happy to provide free advice.

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Contact us
by email: info@allensmithsurveyors.com
or call any local office
on the telephone numbers below:


Kent (Head Office):

Telephone: 01795 506354
Allen & Smith Chartered Surveyors
Senekol
Southsea Avenue
Minster-on-Sea
Kent ME12 2LU

South London Office:

Telephone: 020 78703384
Allen & Smith Chartered Surveyors
Old Bank House
363 Hither Green Lane
Lewisham
London SE13 6TJ

Berkshire Office:

Telephone: 01189 869963
Allen & Smith Chartered Surveyors
12a Southview Park
Marsack Street
Reading
Oxfordshire RG4 5AF

Essex Office:

Telephone: 01702 840033
Allen & Smith Chartered Surveyors
282 Leigh Road
Leigh-on-Sea
Essex SS9 1BW

Our customers say...

  • Property valuation survey in Kent - Residential Valuations - Kent

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    Perfect thank you Pam and please do thank the surveyor for their additional work.

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