Welcome to Able Surveyors in Croydon, an independent firm of RICS Chartered Surveyors with over 25 years of experience in Greater London property. We work with private individuals, commercial operators and the professional landlord to provide a wealth of specialist advice and guidance to help you get the best out of your property asset.
Property in Croydon
Croydon in South London is set to become London’s biggest growth centre, on account of an ongoing £5.25 billion investment programme into the area. The London Borough of Croydon offers a unique mix of amenities for residents and businesses, making it a highly attractive option for investors from near and far.
Croydon is arguably the UK’s best-connected business hub, being only 15 minutes from Central London and Gatwick Airport. There’s a wealth of superior office space available, priced at a fraction of what it would cost to move further into the capital, with ambitious retail schemes planned and a skilled workforce located nearby.
Surrounded by the green Surrey countryside, there are nearly 30,000 homes planned for the Croydon area over the next 10 years including some of the country’s tallest residential towers. Take the 43-story pink and purple Saffron Tower for example, which is now a local landmark.
According to Rightmove, Woodcote Green is the most expensive local neighbourhood, with prime residential areas including Pine Coombe and Bishops Walk in the Shirley Hills as well as the Whitgift Estate and The Waldrons.
Our Services in Croydon
We have a large portfolio of specialist property services in Croydon designed to help our residential and commercial clients with the purchase and maintenance of their properties. Putting our experienced team’s considerable surveying expertise at your disposal, we aim to provide targeted property insights to inform your decision-making.
- RICS Property Surveys: Level 1 Condition Report, Level 2 HomeBuyer Report and Level 3 Building Survey
- RICS Property Valuations for inheritance/probate, divorce/separation, tax/insurance and other financial purposes
- Specialist building investigations including Damp Reports, Specific Defect Surveys, Drone Surveys and Movement Monitoring Services
- Schedules of Condition to protect the interests of landlords/tenants and neighbouring property owners in claims for damage or dilapidations
- Stock Condition Surveys, contract administration and cost management services
FAQs
- What’s the benefit of having a Schedule of Condition?
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A Schedule of Condition is a way for landlords and tenants, or neighbouring property owners, to protect their respective property interests, by outlining and agreeing the condition of a property and any potential repair work that might be needed, at the outset of a lease or in advance of any building works.
- Why are drone surveys so popular?
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Drone technology has become increasingly recognised as a safe, convenient and cost-effective way to survey at height. Not only can a drone survey reach previously inaccessible areas such as rooftops and congested urban spaces with ease and without risk to personnel, the technology delivers high quality visual data in terms of close-up aerial photography and high definition video footage.
Contact Us
For enquiries about building surveys and valuations in Croydon or to discuss any of our property-related services, please contact Able Surveyors at 0207 164 6628, email info@ablesurveyors.co.uk or send us a short message here.
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
A visual inspection of the property to access condition
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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
(Where not included this can be provided separately)
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Additional Drone Survey
(for a more detailed view of a properties roof)
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