Havering Chartered Building Surveyors

Professional Property Surveys in Havering and RM Postcodes

• Level 2 Homebuyer Report
  Ideal for modern apartments or conventionally built houses in areas like Harold Wood or central Romford, this report includes a detailed non-invasive inspection of the interior, exterior, utilities, and grounds. It provides a clear overview of the property’s condition to help you make an informed decision on your East London or Essex border purchase. Homebuyer Report
• Level 3 Building Survey
  The most comprehensive inspection available, the Level 3 Home Survey is essential for the many substantial detached houses in Upminster, grand period properties in Gidea Park, and the traditional Victorian terraces found across Hornchurch. This in-depth assessment provides a thorough analysis of construction, condition, and any potential defects such as subsidence or aging roof structures. Building Survey
• Market Valuation
  Expert property valuations are a vital tool for legal and financial requirements in the borough. We provide RICS-compliant valuations for matrimonial matters, tax planning, probate, insurance, and high-value mortgage applications across the RM1, RM11, and RM14 postcodes. Market Valuation
• Structural Surveys
  Determining the integrity of construction and materials is vital, especially when renovating properties within Havering’s prestigious conservation areas. Our structural surveys are frequently required by lenders and are increasingly common for homeowners exploring equity release or major structural alterations, such as the large rear extensions and “wrap-around” modernisations common in the area’s spacious 1930s housing stock.
• Asbestos Sampling Survey
  Given the age of many mid-century residential estates in Havering and the surrounding Essex borders, asbestos sampling is a crucial step for buyers. Identifying asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) allows you to accurately budget for safe removal or renegotiate your purchase price based on expert findings.
• Drone Inspection Survey
  Surveying high chimney stacks, expansive roof spans, and hard-to-reach elevations on Havering’s taller period residences or new-build apartment blocks is made easy with our drone technology. This non-disruptive method offers a precise assessment for repairs and cost projections, providing a bird’s-eye view of roof conditions and guttering without the need for expensive scaffolding.

Property in Havering

The most eastern borough of London, Havering sits on the border of Essex and has a total of seven town centres including the likes of Romford, Upminster and Hornchurch. With a range of services from shopping, a broad range of restaurants and events which cater to all tastes, the boroughs most attractive attributes are its affordable housing prices and easy commute via Romford, Gidea Park and Harold Wood, soon to include the hotly anticipated Elizabeth Line.

With initial plans to aid in Havering’s largest regeneration effort agreed the borough is one step closer to achieving the council’s flagship home building programme, and with an average property price of £421,000 it is easy to see which the area is so desirable.

No matter what your enquiry the team at Able Surveyors are happy to help and ease your mind with their friendly and reliable services. Whether a commercial property investor looking to maximise returns on their latest portfolio property, or a private client looking to buy a family home looking for the peace of mind knowing that the property you’re thinking in investing in, Able Surveyors are guaranteed to be able to meet your exact needs.

Contact us

For further information regarding any of Able Surveyors services, or to arrange for a property survey for a house or apartment in and around the Havering area, why not contact Able Surveyors by emailing info@ablesurveyors.co.uk or calling their office on 0207 164 6628 to speak to the team directly.