Building Surveyor London

The best building surveyor London has to offer is TCL Surveyors, with decades of experience within the team.

A building surveyor conducts impartial assessments of commercial and/or residential properties. This can include the condition of the building, its legal status in relation to relevant regulations, structural defects, the property’s value, presence of alterations and modifications, the property’s environmental performance and much, much more.

What Is a Building Surveyor?

A building surveyor is a professional who is qualified to complete comprehensive building assessments. The scope of a building surveyor may vary depending on the types of survey they offer. For example, a residential building surveyor may not have experience in assessing commercial properties, while a party wall specialist may have limited experience in preparing schedules of dilapidations.

Key Services of a Building Surveyor in London

Building surveyors provide a wide range of services, including:

Assessing both residential and commercial buildings, surveyors act on behalf of potential property buyers, property owners, tenants, leaseholders and anyone with a legitimate interest in a specific building or piece of land.

When Do You Need a Building Surveyor?

There are many instances in which you might need the services of a building surveyor but the most common include:

Purchasing a Property

Viewing a property doesn’t provide all the information prior to purchase, which is why it’s so important to have a survey undertaken. If you’re purchasing a residential property, for example, you may require a pre-acquisition survey to determine whether there are any current defects in the structure or whether future issues are likely to occur.

Starting a Tenancy

At the start of a new tenancy, it’s common for Schedules of Condition to be drawn up by a building surveyor. These provide a comprehensive report of the condition of the property at the start of a tenancy and can help to resolve potential disputes between tenants and landlords.

Modifying a Property

If you want to make alterations to a property you own, there’s a good chance you’ll require the services of a surveyor. When you’re extending a property and require planning permission, for example, a survey can undertake an assessment to confirm the proposed works fall within the relevant regulations and/or draw up a party wall agreement to protect you and neighbouring landowners. 

Alternatively, if you want to change the use of a property from residential to commercial or vice versa, a surveyor can assist you in preparing an application for a license of alteration. 

Ending a Tenancy

At the end of a tenancy, a Schedule of Dilapidations can be compiled by a survey to determine what dilapidations have occurred during the course of the tenancy and who is responsible for carrying out repairs and/or restoring the property to its pre-let condition. 

Building a Property

Whether you’re building a family home or planning a commercial development, surveyors are critical to the planning and construction phases of the project. From helping you design the property to project managing and assessing the final structure, you can work closely with building surveyors to accelerate the project and minimise the risk of delays.

How to Choose a Building Surveyor in London

When you need a building surveyor in London, it’s helpful to undertake research to ensure your chosen firm has the experience and expertise you need. By choosing a chartered surveyor, for example, you’ll have peace of mind that they are trained, experienced and qualified to the highest standard under the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). 

In addition to this, you can assess their experience and portfolio to ensure they have the necessary expertise to carry out the work you require, as well as gathering information from online reviews, ratings and recommendations. 

Benefits of Hiring a London Building Surveyor

When you’re planning a property transaction, want to protect your investment or reduce the risk of property disputes arising in the future, hiring a London building survey can offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Professional expertise
  • Comprehensive reports
  • Impartial assessments
  • Detailed advice
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Local knowledge

Furthermore, a building surveyor can help to reduce your costs by helping you to determine the true value of a property, avoiding unnecessary construction delays and/or reducing the risk of costly disputes. 

To find out more or to talk to a building surveyor in London, contact TCL Surveyors now on 020 3176 0029 or email us at info@tcl-surveyors.co.uk.