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Surveyors in Harpenden

In the Harpenden region, our panel of surveyors provide superior building surveys and valuations. Request a quotation for a Building Survey or RICS HomeBuyer Report.

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Local Survey in Harpenden

The services provided include Building Surveys, Valuations, Party Wall, Dilapidations, Expert Witness, Project Management, Schedules of Condition, and more.

Commission an RICS Chartered Surveyor for a survey in the local area today. Your surveyor will deliver accurate reports for residential buyers and commercial property investors in Harpenden.

Building Surveys in Harpenden

Full Building Survey: unlike the basic RICS HomeBuyer Reports, a Full Building Survey includes photographs and greater detailed analysis of defects and remedies.

HomeBuyer a report from RICS using a traffic light system listing essential property defects. It is also possible to request an optional valuation to be included with the survey.

Snagging List: if you’re buying a new-build property, get your housing developer to fix all issues in advance of your arrival with a Snagging List.

Property Valuations in Harpenden

Valuation types include the following:

  • Market Valuation
  • Right to Buy
  • Insurance/Reinstatement Cost Assessment
  • ATED (Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings) Valuation
  • Non-Domicile Tax
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • Probate and Inheritance Tax
  • Matrimonial/Divorce Settlement
  • Shared Ownership Staircasing/Equity
  • Rent Reviews
  • Charities Act
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Party Wall Awards in Harpenden

Our panel of MRICS Chartered surveyors are experienced in the Party Wall Act and can be appointed to serve notices, conduct schedules of condition and make an Award for owners in the Harpenden area.

Specific Defect Report in
Harpenden

Concentrating on a particular defect within a property, these surveys provide expert advice on the cause and recommended remedies, ensuring our clients receive the necessary knowledge before moving forward with a purchase, lease, or renovation.

Expert Witness in Harpenden

Our panel of experienced surveyors can provide expert witness reports in support of negotiation, litigation, and resolution of disputes.

Schedule of Condition in
Harpenden

These record the state of the property on a date before moving or building work. For the landlord, but also for the tenant, the Schedule of Condition is a means of safeguarding themselves, providing a baseline for the house and potentially helping to resolve disputes.

Structural Engineering Report
in Harpenden

Structural engineers report on structural integrity and how to preserve it in the face of design and building work, particularly when removing loadbearing walls or chimney breasts and installing beams.

Leasehold and Freehold Services
in Harpenden

You may need a surveyor for collective enfranchisement or lease extensions, who can help you negotiate the terms and make the investment worthwhile.