Residential Valuations and Surveys
We provide a friendly, local service suited to your needs. From our base near Ipswich we cover an area up to Norwich, across to Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge, and down to Colchester. Our director, Nina Robinson, has 35 years of professional experience and is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. We are experienced in local house types.
Our services are described below.
ENHANCED HOMEBUYER SERVICE
CLEAR, COMPREHENSIVE, GEARED TO CUSTOMER NEEDS
Chiltern Associates Chartered Surveyors provides an ENHANCED HOMEBUYERS service. Our service goes well beyond the normal homebuyers service. It is competitively priced to match any quote from other sources. This report is suitable for more modern properties which do not require major refurbishment.
We guarantee the following:
- Prompt response to initial inquiries. Queries explained without obligation to buy.
- Clear report geared to your needs.
- Detailed digital photographs of problem areas.
- Report completed and sent within 4 working days of inspection.
- Report in understandable terms. Action points clearly defined.
- Detailed explanation of serious defects. Key factors affecting value highlighted.
- 10 minute discussion with surveyor after report received.
- Additional copy of report for legal advisors.
- Easy payment arrangements: credit card or debit card. Payment taken just before survey done.
- Additional option for higher fee includes builder costs on chosen items.
Building Survey
This is suitable for older properties which require more major work.
In addition our Building Survey service includes
- Detailed description of problem areas needing immediate attention and longer term repairs.
- Outline costings on items where repairs required.
Valuation
This could be provided for various purposes such as matrimonial court cases, tax matters, compulsory purchase etc. It is based on the same principles, clear language and a detailed professional approach.
Home Condition Report
The new Home Condition Report for sellers is not yet mandatory. Nevertheless we can provide this if required. Out Director is training as a Home Inspector.
Customer Quotes
'I was very impressed with the professional, prompt report you sent through. I was delighted with your work at a reasonable price.'
Chiltern Associates Chartered Surveyors - One of our surveyors in Suffolk