Are you looking for professional advice and guidance for your residential or commercial property portfolio in Chelsea? Able Surveyors are an established, independent firm of Chartered Surveyors with an excellent reputation for dealing with high value property in Kensington & Chelsea and beyond. From single apartment units to townhouses, residential blocks and complete portfolios, we should be your first port of call for all building related services.
Investing in Chelsea Property
Chelsea is one of the most popular upscale residential areas in Central London, boasting enviable historic period architecture, great shopping and a number of excellent schools. The demand for property in Chelsea has always been robust, both among discerning clients looking for family residences in the area, and among professional developers looking for development opportunities.
Highly desirable residential areas include the handsome redbrick houses of the Cadogan Estate, the Thomas Cubitt stucco fronted houses in Eaton Square, part of the Belgravia Estate, and the mansions in Cheyne Place.
According to Rightmove figures, Chelsea has an overall average property price of £2,282,951, 5% up from 2014 prices. The majority of sales during last year were apartments, with an average price tag of £1,710,256.
Professional Property Services
We have an extensive range of property services available to assist in the purchase and maintenance of all types of buildings. With 25+ years’ industry experience and unrivalled technical knowhow, we can provide targeted insights to enable you to make informed property decisions.
- RICS Property Surveys – RICS Condition Report, RICS HomeBuyer Report, RICS Building Survey
- RICS Property Valuations – for probate, matrimonial, insurance and tax purposes
- Specific Defect Surveys – further investigations into building problems, including Damp Reports and Drone Surveys
- Schedules of Condition – for property letting/leasing and for party wall matters
- Stock Condition Surveys – to plan preventative maintenance schedules for your portfolio
- Contract administration and cost management services
FAQs
- Why would you need a damp report?
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Damp reports can be commissioned by property owners, purchasers, management companies or building contractors for buildings where signs of damp have been detected, and further investigation is needed. The cause of damp can usually be attributed to trees and vegetation near buildings, blocked ventilation, or roof and guttering defects leading to moisture penetration. Left untreated, this can have serious long-term consequences on the structural integrity of the building and on the health of its occupants. Please contact Able Surveyors if you suspect damp in your property.
- How do you monitor structural movement?
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Are you concerned about potential movement in building foundations as a result of your adjoining neighbour’s planned basement conversion or building extension? Have you noticed existing cracks in your walls, or perhaps doors or windows not closing properly, making you suspect subsidence? Able Surveyors can offer ongoing crack monitoring and reporting over several months to establish a clear record of what is occurring, identify the potential causes of movement, and recommend the appropriate remedial action.
Contact Us
For expert advice and guidance on any residential or commercial property related issue or to enquire about a RICS survey or property valuation in Chelsea, please don’t hesitate to contact the Able Surveyors team. Call us now on 0207 164 6628.
VALUATION REPORT STARTS AT £350 +VAT
HOMEBUYER REPORT (RICS HOME SURVEY LEVEL 2) STARTS AT £450 +VAT
HOMEBUYER REPORT (RICS HOME SURVEY LEVEL 2) WITH VALUATION STARTS AT £500 +VAT
BUILDING SURVEY (RICS HOME SURVEY LEVEL 3) STARTS AT £550 +VAT
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Detailed visual inspection for hidden defects
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A “traffic light” grading system is used to indicate defects severity.
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Identifies legal issues disputes pertaining to the property
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Informed recommendations for repair options
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Technical details of building construction and materials provided
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Identifies future maintenance requirements
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Mortgage valuation / reinstatement cost
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Additional Drone Survey
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