Kensington Chartered Building Surveyors

Professional Property Surveys in Kensington and W8, W11, SW7

• Level 2 Homebuyer Report
  Ideal for modern apartments or conventionally built houses in areas like North Kensington or near the Olympia borders, 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 Kensington investment. Homebuyer Report
• Level 3 Building Survey
  The most comprehensive inspection available, the Level 3 Home Survey is essential for Kensington’s iconic stucco-fronted terraces, grand Victorian villas in Holland Park, and historic mews houses. This in-depth assessment provides a thorough analysis of construction, condition, and potential defects such as lath and plaster failure, historic movement, or damp in lower-ground floor levels. Building Survey
• Market Valuation
  Expert property valuations are a vital tool for legal and financial requirements in the Royal Borough. We provide RICS-compliant valuations for matrimonial matters, tax planning, probate, insurance, and ultra-prime mortgage applications across the W8, W11, and SW7 postcodes. Market Valuation
• Structural Surveys
  Determining the integrity of construction is vital, especially when renovating properties within Kensington’s highly protected conservation areas. Our structural surveys are frequently required for homeowners exploring equity release or major structural alterations, such as the subterranean extensions (basements) and lateral flat conversions common in the area.
• Asbestos Sampling Survey
  Given the heritage and age of Kensington’s residential fabric, asbestos sampling is a crucial step for buyers of period homes and mansion blocks. Identifying asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) allows you to accurately budget for safe removal or renegotiate your purchase price based on expert findings before contracts are exchanged.
• Drone Inspection Survey
  Surveying high chimney stacks, ornate cornicing, and hard-to-reach elevations on Kensington’s taller residences 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 historic masonry without the logistical challenges of scaffolding on narrow Kensington streets.

Buying in Kensington

Kensington is a popular and affluent area of Central and West London boasting a selection of attractive Victorian and Georgian terraced houses and nestled among some of the capital’s most affluent neighbourhoods including Notting Hill and Knightsbridge. Homes in Kensington are favoured by the super wealthy, though many areas attract a more diverse range of buyers.

Amenities in the area are vast and varied, ranging from two royal parks, plenty of upscale shopping opportunities and a vibrant nightlife. Connectivity is excellent, with 12 Underground Stations and easy links to Heathrow and London City Airports.

Launched in 2014, the Kensington & Chelsea Investment Project is a private investment network for growth enterprises in West London. Its goal is to increase the vitality, diversity and employment potential of the economy, while pioneering productive private and local investment into the area.

Kensington has an overall average property price of £2,227,812, and most of last year’s sales were apartments (average price £1,716,075). The area is more expensive than Earls Court and cheaper than Campden Hill.