Building Surveyors Torquay
What Our Clients Say
H&S Surveyors are a long-established firm of Surveyors in South Devon, covering Torquay and the nearby towns of Newton Abbot, Dartmouth, Exeter, Kingsbridge, Plymouth as well as the surrounding area. We are well known locally for our exceptional service quality and our friendly, professional approach to any property-related matter.
For expert advice from a Surveyor in Torquay you can trust, please call us on 01626 335008
| You will be quoted based on the fee scale according to the type and value of the property. These prices are strictly starting from prices. | Valuation Report |
Help to Buy Valuation | HomeBuyer Report with Valuation |
Building Survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A visual inspection of the property to access conditions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| A “traffic light” grading system is used to indicate defect severity. | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Identifies legal issues and disputes pertaining to the property | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Broad recommendations for repair of property | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technical details of building construction and materials provided | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Identifies future maintenance requirements | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appraisal of market value (Where not included this can be provided separately) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Reinstatement cost (Where not included this can be provided separately) | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
Surveyors in Torquay
Purchasing a property may well be the single largest financial transaction you are ever likely to make, which is why it is so important that you get it right. There are many issues to consider, including whether the house you are thinking of buying may be modern or if it may be an older style or period building. Properties can have different forms of construction, and all sorts of building defects may be present, though not necessarily obvious to the layman or always visible to the naked eye.
Structural problems with a particular property can be the result of poor workmanship or maintenance or maybe the consequence of an undiagnosed design fault. Issues such as subsidence, rising dampness and timber decay can strike fear into many property owners’ hearts.
This is where a professional surveyor’s report can be invaluable. The best way to reach an informed decision on whether to proceed with an investment of this scale is to take professional advice and commission a professional property survey prior to purchase. A survey will provide you with a robust tool for negotiations with the vendor before you sign on the dotted line while avoiding unpleasant and often costly surprises once you have moved in.
At H&S Surveyors, we aim to provide a fast, friendly service with concise jargon-free reports for the benefit of our clients. As your surveyor in Torquay, we offer a full range of surveys to suit all requirements including:
As professional Surveyors, we are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and are regulated by its protocol. As such, the quality of our services and reports is monitored on a regular basis to ensure that we are fully compliant with RICS requirements for Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) and Complaints Handling Procedure (CHP).
Contact Us
If you’re looking for a Surveyor in Torquay, H&S Surveyors should be your first port of call. Feel free to contact our friendly team for expert advice and assistance on any property-related matter. Call us today on 01626 335008 or email admin@hammondandshaw.com for our prompt attention. We look forward to hearing from you.
Why Choose Us?
- 25+ Years Experience
- Family run business
- Regulated by RICS
- Excellent reviews
- Comprehensive surveys
- Competitive quotes
We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to ensure we are delivering the highest standard of service.