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Our friends at Blue Flame Gas and APT (Advanced Preservation Treatments) have teamed up with us to offer you a wide range of services. We can now offer you the following * Premier Building Surveys *Building Surveys * RICS HomeBuyers Survey & Valuation * “Look See” Drain Scans * Domestic and Commercial EPCs (Energy Performance … Read More »

We are now offering our clients a new service “Mundic Testing”. Here is an introduction to Mundic Testing and why it may be relevant to you. Many properties in the South West of England are constructed from concrete blocks laid onto mass concrete foundations. The main reason for the use of concrete blocks in this … Read More »

Buying a house is likely to be the biggest purchase you’ll ever make and it makes good sense to find out as much as you can about the property you are thinking of buying. A survey will inform you of the general condition of the house and put you in an informed position from which … Read More »

  A Valuation report that has been obtained by a mortgage lender will often be from an in-house staff valuer, an associated firm of valuers or a corporate organisation with whom they have reciprocal arrangements. These organisations may also offer you additional Homebuyer Survey Reports and occasionally Building Surveys. However, are they truly unbiased? An … Read More »

Are you a Buyer Contemplating a Purchase? If you are a buyer contemplating a purchase, you should always take advice when buying something expensive. If you are buying a home with the assistance of a mortgage, the lender will most probably obtain a valuation report to confirm that the property has reasonable security for a … Read More »

Quality service standards assured by: Use of computer software for RdSAP and iSBEM calculations that have been approved by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government. Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Membership of The Independent Surveyors Association (ISA). Members bound by the rules … Read More »

WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR SERVICE AND OUR COMPETITIVE PRICES! Our company aims to provide  you with a personal service of the highest standards. We currently have three Chartered Surveyors who possess a wide knowledge and understanding of the property market, properties and locations throughout Cornwall and Devon. Have a look at our testimonials section … Read More »

WE NOW HAVE OUR “LOOK SEE” DRAIN SCAN EQUIPMENT Why might I need a “Look See” CCTV Drain Scan ? CCTV Drain Scans are usually for :- drainage investigation – due to a blockage or ongoing persistent drain problems homebuyers assessment – a surveyor has recommended a closer look at the drains as he suspects … Read More »