Chartered Building Surveyors for Kingston upon Thames

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.

0207 164 6628

info@ablesurveyors.co.uk

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.

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 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 price 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 Surveyors 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 party wall matters
Stock Condition Surveys – for preventative maintenance scheduling for your property portfolio

How expensive is it to carry out a home survey?: 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.
How long will the surveyor’s inspection visit take?: 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 (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)

+£300

    
 
 
         Andrew Mulvey 
 12/04/2022
 
 
  I can't say enough good things about Able - not just on the survey quality, but also on the excellent communication. They knew I was in a hurry, and they made sure they gave me the earliest possible slot (about a week after paying). On the day, the surveyor kindly called me and spent half an hour talking through what he found, to put my mind at ease. The next day, I got a summary of the survey. And a couple of days later, the full survey report. It was incredibly detailed, and answered all my questions. It also listed the costs of each repair.

A few weeks later, and after the searches came back, I emailed Able with a list of questions. A couple of hours later, the surveyor personally called me and spent an hour going through each point step by step. At no point did I feel rushed, and he spent time reassuring me about each item I was worried about.

All in all, dealing with Able was the best experience I have had in the home-buying process, and I would be delighted to use them again if I ever buy another place.
  
 
        arpana agarwal 
 11/03/2022
 
 
  Jack did a great job for us and was available for any follow-up questions in a timely manner.  We got a thorough and professional report at a much more reasonable cost than other firms.  Thank you!
  
 
        Achilleas Konstantelakis 
 15/12/2021
 
 
  Excellent service and communication. High quality report with lots of detail. I highly recommend them.
  
 
        Sharon B 
 08/11/2021
 
 
  One of the best people you want to use when considering buying a property. Communication was second to none and the report provided was detailed and gave me the assurance I was looking for. Very reasonable price for a first time buyer.
  
 
        Alireza Mohammadi 
 05/11/2021
 
 
  I am happy with service they provided. I was in dark regarding a house that I am going to buy but they stepped in and shed some lights and gave me some insights about the condition of the property. They are resposive nd helpful. I am happy with their service and also I have to mention that their price was reasonable.
  
 
        Vivian Wijaya 
 04/11/2021
 
 
  My second time using their services, this time with surveyor Jack. As always: professional report, prompt response with follow up call. Honest (refunded unnecessary part of the survey). Got returning customer discount. Absolutely nothing to complain. They are ABLE, as the name says.
  
 
        Stefan Laxness 
 30/09/2021
 
 
  Very efficient, very competent, excellent customer service!
  
 
        Chris Folarin 
 29/09/2021
 
 
  I felt good because of the impeccable services i received. For keeping me in loop all the way is very professional even when you couldn't reach the agent. The report was very detailed and the attention to details was very impressive. The Initial report i first received was very commendable.
Great job and keep it up.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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