Chartered Building Surveyor in Kent
Full Building Survey of Bungalow in Kent
This was a detailed survey on behalf of a prospective purchaser of a bungalow constructed in the mid-1960s in Kent.
Building survey of bungalow, Kent
This was a detailed survey on behalf of a prospective purchaser of a bungalow constructed in the mid-1960s in Kent.
Our client had particular concerns regarding the performance and expected life of the large flat roof and wished to understand the costs of modernisation. Our survey also identified the presence of asbestos board in various locations and irregularities with the plumbing installation.
If you’re in need of your own building survey, please get in touch with us.
Planned & Preventative Maintenance Schedule – Folkestone
Our client acquired a neglected block of four conversion flats in Folkestone and needed a planned and preventative maintenance inspection and survey to plan necessary works and a service charge budget. We conducted an inspection, and prepared a maintenance schedule with cost estimates over five years for service charge assessment and contractor tendering.
Work Required:
Our client had recently acquired the freehold of a neglected block of four conversion flats in Folkestone. The four conversion flats had not been well maintained. A planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) inspection and a survey were required to determine the necessary works and prepare a service charge budget.
Outcome:
Collier Stevens reviewed the lease and identified the extent of the freeholder’s repairing responsibility. We made a site inspection and prepared a maintenance schedule identifying necessary works. These were then costed and prioritised over a five-year period enabling the freeholder to assess the probable service charges. The schedule was subsequently used as the basis of a specification and tender process for contractors.
If you need a planned maintenance schedule in Folkestone, Hythe or Dover, contact us.
Building Surveys in Folkestone
Moving home or buying or a commercial property and need a building survey in Folkestone? Collier Stevens is a highly qualified surveyor in Folkestone. Our building inspection and property survey services include:
- Level 3 residential building surveys
- Level 2 homebuyer reports and property surveys
- Structural surveys, property inspections and reports of commercial premises
- Schedules of condition
- Defect diagnosis and resolution
- Surveys of all commercial and non-residential premises
- Complete the online form for a FREE quote for your survey or call us on 01303 239000
We provide detailed advice on any and all Folkestone property issues such as damp, structural concerns, and age-related defects, giving clients confidence in their property decisions.
Not sure which survey you need? Take a look at our Buyers Guide to Surveys and Reports blog.
Get Your Free Quote TodayWhy use a Chartered Surveyor in Folkestone?
Chartered Surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Collier Stevens are independent chartered surveyors, who are regulated by RICS and we must follow certain rules and processes to maintain our membership – all giving you peace of mind that you can trust us.
- Our building surveys and homebuyer reports are accurate, concise and clear
- We have completed long and rigorous training to get our letters and must undertake a programme of continuous training to keep them
- We must have Professional Indemnity insurance
- You are guaranteed we have the required skills and competencies to do the job
- We act ethically and with integrity and honesty
- We’re not selling other services, like mortgages for example
- We manage conflicts of interest transparently
Choosing a local Folkestone surveyor ensures you benefit from knowledge of local building types, coastal weather impacts and Kent-specific property regulations.
Get a Quote or Book Your Survey
For reliable, independent, RICS-regulated building surveys in Folkestone:
Call: 01303 761471
Email: info@collier-stevens.co.uk
Or request a Folkestone building survey quote online.
Our building surveyors cover the following areas from our local office in Folkestone:
Folkestone, Cheriton; Morehall; Park; Harvey West; Harvey Central; Harbour; East; and Foord, Tontine Street, Radnor Park, East Cliffe, The Leas, Folkestone West, The Bayle, Sandgate, Golden Valley, Sandgate Road, Newington, Peene, Hawkinge, Crete Road East, Crete Road West, Encombe, Shorncliffe Camp, Acrise, Densole, Lyminge.
If your property is in Folkestone or nearby, we can provide same-day advice and flexible survey appointments to suit your schedule.
Contact Collier Stevens to speak to our building surveyors in Folkestone, or call on 01303 761471.
Recent Kent Building Surveyor Case Studies:
Building Survey Folkestone: Planned Maintenance Survey and Report – Victorian Apartments
Schedule of Condition Folkestone: Industrial Unit
Planned & Preventative Maintenance Schedule Folkestone
FAQs
What’s the difference between a building survey and a HomeBuyer Report for properties in Folkestone?
A building survey provides a detailed inspection of all construction and defects, ideal for older or unusual Folkestone properties. A HomeBuyer Report is quicker and suited to standard homes in good condition.
How long does a building survey take in Folkestone and when will I receive the report?
Most building surveys in Folkestone take a few hours depending on property size, with reports delivered within a week or so. This gives you clear findings and recommendations for your property purchase or maintenance.