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Canary Wharf Surveyors — Our Services

From a quick homebuyer's report on a modern flat to a comprehensive building survey on a Victorian townhouse, our chartered building surveyors in Canary Wharf have you covered. Explore our full range of residential and commercial surveying services below.

RICS Level 2 Building Survey Valuation Party Wall Measured Survey Defect Report Commercial
RICS Level 2 Survey

HomeBuyer Survey (RICS Level 2)

The RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey — sometimes called a homebuyers report — is the most popular survey type for modern, conventional properties in reasonable condition. It is typically the right choice for properties built after 1930 that have not been significantly altered.

The survey gives you a comprehensive overview of the property's condition, using a traffic-light rating system (Condition Ratings 1, 2 and 3) to highlight areas of concern. It also includes a market valuation and a reinstatement cost assessment — useful for insurance purposes.

What is Included?

  • ✓ Visual inspection of all accessible areas
  • ✓ Traffic-light condition ratings for all key elements
  • ✓ Market valuation by a registered valuer
  • ✓ Reinstatement cost assessment
  • ✓ Summary of legal issues to flag to your solicitor
  • ✓ Free follow-up consultation to discuss findings
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RICS surveyor presenting homebuyer report to first-time buyers

Best For:

Modern homes (post-1930), standard construction, leasehold flats, properties in broadly good condition. Ideal for first-time buyers wanting a thorough check with a market valuation.

Chartered surveyor conducting a full building survey in a London property

Best For:

Older properties (pre-1930), listed buildings, properties with visible defects, unusual construction, large homes, major purchases. The most comprehensive survey we offer.

RICS Level 3 Survey

Building Survey in Canary Wharf (RICS Level 3)

The RICS Level 3 building survey — traditionally known as a full structural survey — is our most comprehensive inspection product. A building survey canary wharf clients commission for older, larger or more complex properties is always bespoke to the property, going far beyond the standardised HomeBuyer report format.

Our chartered building surveyors will examine every accessible element of the property, probing for defects, analysing their causes and explaining what needs to be done. The report includes detailed repair recommendations and, where possible, indicative cost guidance to help you budget and negotiate.

What is Included?

  • ✓ Thorough inspection of structure, fabric and services
  • ✓ Detailed analysis of every significant defect found
  • ✓ Repair recommendations with cost guidance
  • ✓ Market valuation and reinstatement cost assessment
  • ✓ Comment on legal issues for your solicitor
  • ✓ Free follow-up consultation included
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Compare Survey Levels

Which RICS Survey Level Is Right for You?

1

Condition Report

  • Visual inspection only
  • Traffic-light ratings
  • No valuation
  • No repair advice
  • New builds & modern homes
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2

HomeBuyer Survey

  • Full visual inspection
  • Traffic-light ratings
  • Market valuation included
  • Reinstatement cost
  • Brief repair advice
  • Legal issues flagged
  • Most popular choice
From £499Fixed fee, no hidden extras
3

Building Survey

  • Most comprehensive survey
  • Detailed defect analysis
  • Full repair recommendations
  • Cost guidance included
  • Bespoke to the property
  • Market valuation included
  • Older / complex properties
From £799Fixed fee, no hidden extras
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Valuation

Property Valuation by Registered Valuers

Our RICS registered valuers provide independent, Red Book-compliant property valuations for a wide range of purposes. Whether you are buying, selling, remortgaging or dealing with a more complex legal matter, an independent valuation from a qualified valuer gives you the most reliable basis for decision-making.

Valuation Services We Offer:

  • ✓ Market valuations for purchase and sale
  • ✓ Help to Buy and shared ownership valuations
  • ✓ Probate and estate valuations
  • ✓ Matrimonial and divorce valuations
  • ✓ Lease extension & enfranchisement valuations
  • ✓ Commercial and mixed-use property valuations
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Party Wall

Expert Party Wall Advice in London

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is one of the most misunderstood pieces of property legislation in England and Wales. If you are planning a loft conversion, rear extension, basement excavation or any other work that affects a shared wall or boundary, you have legal obligations to your neighbours — and they have rights too.

Our surveyors provide comprehensive party wall advice for building owners and adjoining owners across London. We take the complexity out of the process and handle all the paperwork so you can focus on your project.

Our Party Wall Services:

  • ✓ Initial party wall advice and assessment
  • ✓ Preparation and service of party wall notices
  • ✓ Acting as agreed surveyor for both parties
  • ✓ Acting as appointed surveyor for one party
  • ✓ Preparation of party wall awards
  • ✓ Schedule of condition surveys
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Measured Survey

Measured Building Survey

A measured building survey is a precise spatial survey of a building or site, producing accurate drawings including floor plans, elevations and sections. These are essential for refurbishment projects, extensions, planning applications and property management purposes.

Our team uses the latest laser scanning technology and software — including Revit — to produce accurate, fully coordinated drawings to the level of detail your architect, consultant or project manager requires.

Deliverables May Include:

  • ✓ Accurate floor plans to scale
  • ✓ Elevation drawings (internal and external)
  • ✓ Section drawings
  • ✓ 3D models (Revit or SketchUp)
  • ✓ Site plans and setting-out information
  • ✓ CAD and BIM deliverables available
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Surveyors reviewing architectural floor plans for a measured building survey
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Defect Analysis

Defect & Condition Reports

Sometimes you do not need a full survey — you need an expert to look at one specific problem. A defect report is a targeted inspection focused on a particular concern, such as damp, cracking, roof failure or structural movement.

Our surveyors will diagnose the cause of the defect, explain the implications for the property, recommend remedial action and provide guidance on repair costs. This type of report is also useful when you want a second opinion on a finding from another survey or when your solicitor or mortgage lender has flagged an issue.

  • ✓ Damp and water ingress investigations
  • ✓ Structural cracking and movement analysis
  • ✓ Roof condition and failure reports
  • ✓ Timber defects (woodworm, dry rot, wet rot)
  • ✓ Subsidence and foundation investigations
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Business Clients

Commercial & Residential Property Consultancy

We work with landlords, property companies, developers, solicitors and project managers across London and the Home Counties, providing specialist surveying and property consultancy services.

Commercial Surveys

Building surveys and condition reports for office premises, retail units and industrial properties. We help businesses understand the condition of properties they are acquiring, leasing or managing across London.

Property Management

Condition reports and planned maintenance schedules for landlords and property management companies. We help you stay on top of repair obligations under lease terms.

Refurbishment & Project Management

From pre-acquisition surveys to contract administration, our surveyors and project managers support refurbishment and fit-out projects from inception to completion.

Leasehold Advice

Expert advice for landlords and tenants on lease obligations, dilapidations, service charges and leasehold enfranchisement. We help you understand and manage your legal exposure under your lease.

Sales & Lettings Support

Pre-sale surveys and condition reports to help sellers and letting agents present properties with full transparency. Reduce fall-throughs and speed up your sales and lettings process.

Expert Witness

Our senior surveyors are available to act as expert witnesses in property-related legal disputes, providing independent, court-compliant expert reports and testimony on building defects, valuations and party wall matters.

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Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Just get in touch. Our Canary Wharf surveyors will listen to your property requirements and recommend the right service for your situation — with no obligation and no pressure.

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Common Questions

Services FAQs

The cost of a building survey in London depends on the type of survey, the size of the property and its location. As a guide, our RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer surveys start from £499 and our Level 3 building surveys start from £799. We provide fixed-fee quotes — so you will always know exactly what you are paying before you book. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your property.
Yes, though it is more common to commission a survey once your offer has been accepted, to avoid incurring the cost if you are not successful. That said, for properties you are very serious about, a pre-offer survey can save you from making an offer on a property with serious hidden problems. Our surveyors can advise on the best approach for your circumstances.
A mortgage valuation is carried out for the benefit of your lender, not for you. It simply confirms that the property represents adequate security for the loan. It does not provide any meaningful assessment of the property's condition and you may not even receive a copy. A proper survey, carried out by your own appointed surveyor, is a thorough inspection carried out entirely for your benefit, giving you a detailed understanding of the property you are buying.
Yes, absolutely. We have extensive experience surveying leasehold flats and apartments, including the many new-build and recently converted properties in and around Canary Wharf. For leasehold properties, we also provide advice on the lease terms, service charge history and any issues that your solicitor should be investigating. A RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer survey is usually appropriate for most flats, though we may recommend a Level 3 survey if there are concerns about the building or its structure.
We typically have availability within 5-10 working days of your booking. In many cases, particularly for straightforward properties in central London, we can accommodate requests more quickly. Get in touch as soon as you have an accepted offer so we can secure a date that fits your conveyancing timeline.