Building Surveyor Henley
The Building Surveyors here at Oakfield Chartered Surveyors are able to offer a range of services to support you with property-related matters. Whether you are buying a property, extending a house or need professional support on neighbourly matters, one of our building surveyors will be able to help you.
Buildings Surveyors Services
Our building surveyors have extensive knowledge of planning and construction regulations and requirements and are able to provide a wide range of specialist services, from arranging asbestos checks to dealing with party wall issues. In addition to this we also specialise in surveys of historic buildings.
Planning Applications and Party Wall matters
One of our Henley surveyors can advise you and point you in the right direction with your planning application needs, with either works to your existing property, or for a new-build construction. Professional support with a planning application facilitates a smooth and efficient application process. As part of the survey process, we can also advise on building regulation matters and other essential matters such as works under the party wall act. Your surveyor can also conduct a planning search if you need to know the planning history for a property.
Measured Surveys
A building surveyor can prepare highly accurate plans of the existing layout of a property and the elevations for you. These can include precise floor area readings.
Specific defect report
Building Surveyors Henley?
We are one of the leading Chartered Surveyors covering London, Buckinghamshire, Marlow and Oxfordshire and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality building surveys.
Contact us to discuss your requirements further.
Party Wall matters
If you need to serve notice under the party wall act or have received a notice from your neighbour who is undertaking an extension or a shared wall, one of our surveyors can help to guide you through this process.
Schedule of condition
Boundary disputes
A building surveyor can provide advice and support if you are involved in a boundary dispute with a neighbour.
Construction and maintenance projects
Your building surveyor can oversee major building work projects. Whether you are extending your existing property or planning a new build, a building surveyor can manage the project for you, liaising with you and the building contractors, providing regular progress reports, and supporting the smooth running of the project. We can also oversee major maintenance projects, such as roof or window replacement, and refurbishment works.
Homebuyer report: RICS Level 2 Survey
The RICS Level 2 survey involves a thorough inspection of a property to ensure that you are clear about its condition before you decide whether to buy it. The building surveyor will conduct an assessment of the property, including:
- checking timber for rot and woodworm
- testing for damp and checking the damp proof course
- checking services – gas, electricity, water
- assessing boundary walls and fences
- checking for any signs of subsidence
- examining means of escape
- identifying any local issues which could impact the property, e.g. noise pollution or flooding
Building Survey
You may have heard the Building Survey referred to as the RICS Level 3 survey or a full structural survey. This is the most comprehensive of the property surveys we conduct. In addition to providing the coverage of the Homebuyer report, the building surveyor will give a more in-depth inspection and analysis of the structure of the building. This may include testing as well as a visual inspection. The building surveyor may move furniture and other items in order to check areas which are concealed but can still be accessed without damaging the fabric of the building. For example, furniture may be moved in order to check for mould or other signs of damp on walls. Where there are suspected defects which cannot be checked in a non-destructive survey, the building surveyor will list these in the survey report.
A building survey means that you are not buying “blind”. It allows you to make an informed decision, avoiding the risk of discovering issues with the property once you already own the property.
For an indepth analysis and comparison of Level 2 and Level3 surveys then please take a look at the following details: Beyond the Valuation, Maximising Henley Property Value with RICS Level 2 & 3 Surveys
Valuations
We prepare a range of valuations for our clients, focusing on different aspects including:
• Help to Buy valuations
• Insurance valuations
• Mortgage valuations
• Matrimonial valuations
• Probate valuations
Looking for a Building Survey in Henley-on-Thames?
We are one of the leading Chartered Surveyors covering London, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality building surveys.
Contact us to discuss your requirements further.
How to choose building surveyors in Henley-on-Thames
• Be a chartered surveyor, with an RICS-accredited qualification
• Have experience in conducting surveys and other services
• Discuss your specific survey requirements with you
• Provide advice and answer your questions on surveys and other buildings and construction-related matters
• Supply a copy of the terms of engagement on request
If you want to understand in more detail the type of information the survey will give you, ask the surveyor for an example of a survey report.
Chartered Surveyors in Henley-on-Thames: Quotes for building surveyor services
Oakfield Chartered Surveyors is an independent firm, with extensive knowledge of the property sector in the home counties and London. Our experienced building surveyors all have RICS-accredited qualifications. When you instruct a building surveyor from Oakfield Chartered Surveyors, you are assured of the highest standards of service, customised to meet your specific requirements. Call us today to discuss the services you need, and we will be delighted to prepare a free estimate of our fees.