Building Surveys in London – Chartered Building Surveyors
Full Building Survey of Edwardian House in Kent
Our client wished to return this Edwardian property of three self contained flats to a single dwelling.
Full building survey – Edwardian House, Kent
This substantial Edwardian house was converted to three self-contained flats during the 1950s and had not been the subject of any modernisation for at least 30 years. Our client wished to return the house to a single dwelling.
They required a building survey to identify the current structural condition, the scope of structural work necessary to reinstate the property and an assessment of the potential cost of all of the work, including reinstatement to a single dwelling. Our survey identified concerns with the roof, water penetration, the services and asbestos.
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Schedule of Condition for Historic Wall in Ashford, Kent
This schedule of condition of an historic wall in Ashford, Kent was undertaken before work commenced on a major building project.
Historic Wall, Kent
Collier Stevens conducted a schedule of condition report for an historic wall in Ashford, Kent.
Our client was undertaking a major commercial development and prior to commencement required a detailed record of historic structures to the perimeter of the site. We assessed the stability of the structures and prepared a detailed written and photographic record of their condition. This meant that any claim for damage on completion could be reasonably assessed.
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Expert Witness Report – Conservatory Installation
A dispute over a poorly constructed and leaking conservatory led to our client taking legal action against the installers.
Client / Conservatory installer dispute
A dispute over a poorly constructed and leaking conservatory led to our client taking legal action against the installers.
We were able to prepare an expert witness report identifying the shortcomings and design errors that assisted the parties in reaching an out of court settlement.
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Schedule of Condition for Office Lease in Kent
We conducted schedules of condition reports for an industrial unit lease in Kent. The inspections covered both internal and external aspects, resulting in a detailed written and photographic schedule. This documentation serves as a crucial agreed record, helping mitigate potential dilapidation claims throughout the lease term.
Lease of Office Premises, Kent
Collier Stevens was asked to undertake before and after schedules of condition reports for the lease of an industrial unit in Kent.
We conducted an internal and external inspection of the condition of the premises and prepared a written and photographic schedule of condition to be appended to a new fully repairing lease.
We provided an agreed record of the condition of the premises at the outset so that future dilapidation claims may be mitigated.
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Disabled Access Audit for Kent Police
Collier Stevens undertook an access audit of their estate, specifically on sites where there was a first point of access to Police services.
Police Force – disabled accessibility to first point of contact
Collier Stevens were engaged by a Kent Police Force to undertake a disabled access audit of their estate. We were required to concentrate specifically on those sites where there was a first point of access to Police services, principally police stations.
Our audits were used to prioritise a programme of improvements to ensure equal access to services for all abilities wherever possible. We were subsequently retained to provide design advice where alterations were appropriate.
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Single Defect Report for Damp and Condensation in London
We were engaged by tenants’ legal advisers to assess a property, resulting in an Expert Witness Report linked to dampness and condensation damage primarily attributed to insufficient ventilation and inadequate insulation, providing valuable insights for the case.
Dampness & Condensation, London
On behalf of tenants’ legal advisers Collier Stevens were asked to attend site, inspect the property and prepare a CPR35 compliant Expert Witness Report to assist in identifying housing disrepair liability for dampness and condensation damage. Principally due to a lack of ventilation and inadequate insulation.
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ISVA Homebuyer Survey of Period Building in Kent
This Level 2 ISVA Homesurvey was undertaken for a client in Kent who was concerned about both the flat itself, as well as the building as a whole.
First Floor Conversion Flat in a Period Building, Kent
This level 2 ISVA Homesurvey was undertaken for a client who was concerned about the general decorative and maintenance repair of the building as a whole, as well as the standard of conversion and condition relating to obligations under the lease.
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Residential Disability Alterations in Kent
In Kent, a client sought our expertise for converting an existing outbuilding into a wheelchair-accessible ground floor bathroom. Our services included a measured survey, design drawings, and specifications, encompassing door widening and external ramps, ensuring accessible and inclusive facilities.
Conversion of outbuilding into wheelchair accessible bathroom – Kent
We were asked by a client in Kent to provide the design and specification for the conversion of an existing outbuilding into a ground floor, wheelchair accessible bathroom, including associated alterations comprising door widening, external ramps etc. Our disabled access work included a measured survey, design drawings and specification.
For more information on the Disable Access services we provide, get in touch with our building surveyors in Kent.
Collier Stevens is an independent firm of Chartered Building Surveyors in London. We provide comprehensive building surveys to help you buy, maintain, or manage property with confidence. RICS-regulated, highly experienced, and trusted by homeowners, landlords and property professionals. Our building inspection and survey services include:
- Level 3 residential building surveys
- Level 2 homebuyer reports & surveys
- Structural surveys, inspections & reports of commercial premises
- Schedules of condition
- Defect diagnosis & resolution
- Surveys of all commercial and non-residential premises
Need a building survey in London? Get in touch for further assistance, or call on 020 8295 1200.
About Our London Building Surveys
Buying property in London can be complex, fast-moving, and risky. A detailed building survey ensures you fully understand the condition of the property before committing. Our trusted property surveyors in London inspect structural integrity, defects, materials, damp, alterations and anything else that could affect safety, value, or future costs.
Whether you are purchasing a house, flat, or an investment property, our surveys give you clarity and control.
Why Choose Collier Stevens as Your Trusted Chartered Surveyors in London?
- Our Chartered Surveyors in London are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- We are regulated by RICS
- We will give you accurate, concise, clear and knowledgeable advice
- We have completed long and rigorous training to get our letters and have to undertake a programme of continual training and updating to keep them
- We’re not selling other services
- We must have Professional Indemnity insurance
- We safeguard the security of client monies
- We act ethically and with integrity and honesty
- We have the required skills and competencies to do the job
- We manage conflicts of interest transparently
Get a Quote or Book Your London Survey
For reliable, independent, RICS-regulated building surveys in London:
Call: 020 8295 1200
Email: info@collier-stevens.co.uk
Or request a London building survey quote online.
How Our Building Surveyor London Process Works:
- Request a quote or contact our Bromley office
- We arrange the survey date directly
- A thorough on-site inspection of the property
- Delivery of your written report
- Optional follow-up call with your chartered surveyor to discuss findings and next steps
Our building surveyors in London cover the following areas from our local office in Bromley:
Contact our trusted London chartered surveyors, for all of your building survey needs – including measured building surveys in London. From our office in Bromley, our London building surveyors cover Bexley, Dartford, Camden, Redbridge, Croydon, Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Newham, Westminster, City of London, Kingston, Sutton, Bromley, Islington, Richmond, Docklands, Lewisham, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Greenwich, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark, Merton, Hammersmith and Fulham.
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FAQs
How long does a building survey in London take?
The length of time a building survey takes depends on the size of the property and the extent of any defects that may be identified. As a reference, inspecting a standard three-bedroom home in good condition can take several hours. Larger properties or those with numerous defects will require additional time. For exceptionally large homes, it is common for two surveyors to conduct the inspection together.
Can I meet the London building surveyor on site?
If you’ve commissioned a London building survey, you can request to meet the surveyor on site. This must be arranged in advance, as we need the vendor’s consent – occasionally, they may decline – and we also require payment before the survey takes place. Please mention this when booking your survey.
We will schedule a time for you to meet the London building surveyor, typically towards the end of the inspection. Meeting earlier usually isn’t helpful, as we won’t have substantive findings to discuss. For the best service, it’s important that you don’t stay for the full inspection, as this can be distracting and prevent us from completing a thorough London building survey. In most cases, around 20 minutes is sufficient for the surveyor to explain the key findings.