Welcome to Able Surveyors in Kingston upon Thames, the professional choice for surveying residential and commercial property across Greater London. Our experienced team offers a broad range of specialist services and plenty of expert advice designed to help you with the purchase and management of your property asset.
Buying in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames on London’s southwestern border with Surrey is a highly desirable area for families and retirees seeking spacious property and good shopping facilities. Once an ancient market town, Kingston still boasts royal affiliations and the borough is home to two royal parks and Hampton Court Palace.
There’s a friendly local community, a renowned university and good schools, as well as one of the lowest crime rates in the capital. Recently, the area’s traditional demographic has begone to coexist with a new influx of young professionals who love Kingston’s lively cultural scene, riverside pubs and excellent retail therapy opportunities.
Properties here are come in a broad mix of architectural styles, and range from basic town centre flats to suburban period homes all the way to the exclusive residences around Kingston Hill and the Coombe Estate.
Kingston’s average overall property prices is £696,053, according to Rightmove figures. This is cheaper than nearby Richmond, Wimbledon and Twickenham, but substantially cheaper than Coombe Warren.
Professional Services in Kingston upon Thames
Able Surveyors strive to provide targeted property insights for each client, making it easy for you to take informed decisions for your commercial or residential property in Kingston upon Thames. Our team of seasoned RICS Chartered Surveyor is at your disposal, providing a broad range of property services to help you with the purchase, maintenance and management of your asset.
- RICS Property Surveys – Level 1 Condition Report, Level 2 HomeBuyer Report, Level 3 Building Survey
- RICS Property Valuations – for a variety of applications including matrimonial, probate, insurance and tax purposes
- Specific Defect Surveys – including Snagging Reports, Damp Reports, Drone Surveys and Ongoing Monitoring Services
- Schedules of Condition – for property letting/leasing, major building projects and for party wall matters
- Stock Condition Surveys – for preventative maintenance scheduling for your property portfolio
FAQs
At Able Surveyors, we offer three levels of RICS Surveys – Home Condition Reports (from £350 +VAT), HomeBuyer Reports (from £450 +VAT) and Building Surveys (from £550 +VAT). Exact prices will vary depending on the property and your exact needs for a survey, so please speak to our team on 0207 164 6628 to obtain a free, no obligations estimate.
The duration of the site visit will depend on the size and type of the property, and the exact RICS survey chosen. A simple Condition Report may take the surveyor an hour or so, while a mid-range HomeBuyer Report is likely to take anything up to 4 hours. A RICS Building Survey could take considerably longer, depending on the property, and may last an entire day.
Contact Us
For more information about our Chartered Building Surveys and RICS Valuations in Kingston upon Thames, please call the knowledgeable team at Able Surveyors on 0207 164 6628 or send us a short enquiry via our Contact Form.
| Valuation Report Starts at £350 +VAT |
HomeBuyer Report Starts at £450 +VAT |
HomeBuyer Report with Valuation Starts at £500 +VAT |
Building Survey Starts at £550 +VAT |
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| 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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✓ |
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| Identifies legal issues disputes pertaining to the property |
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✓ |
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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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✓ |
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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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+£200 | +£200 | +£200 |