With 25+ years in the property industry, Able Surveyors serve clients with residential and commercial property assets in Merton and the surrounding area in South West London. From studio flats and new-build blocks to executive homes and period houses, plus all manner of commercial premises, we have built up extensive local knowledge and are welcoming your enquiries.
Buying in Merton
The southwestern London Borough of Merton comprises Wimbledon, Mitcham and Morden, appealing to families and retired couples on account of the peaceful atmosphere, good schools, low crime rates and a wealth of family friendly housing. Wimbledon enjoys a more energetic choice of bars, pubs and restaurant, buoyed on by the influx of visitors for the annual tennis championships.
This is a relatively wealthy borough, with less unemployment than the London average and a spread of properties ranging from aspirational family homes in leafy Wimbledon village to cosy Victorian terraces in Colliers Wood and new builds in Southfields and Wimbledon.
Merton has an average overall property price of £644,959 according to recent Rightmove figures. This is more expensive than nearby Kingston-upon-Thames but cheaper than Wandsworth and Richmond-upon-Thames. House prices in Merton are up 10% on 2016.
Property Services in Merton
At Able Surveyors, our team strives to deliver targeted property insights for every client, enabling them to take informed decisions about their property asset in Merton. Our seasoned team of Chartered Surveyors carries out a large variety of services aimed to help you with the purchase and maintenance of your property asset.
- Home Surveys – Basic Condition Report, Mid-Range HomeBuyer Report, In-Depth Building Survey
- Registered Valuations – for a range of purposes including matrimonial, probate, insurance and tax matters
- Specific Defect Surveys – including Damp Reports, Drone Surveys and Movement Monitoring Services
- Schedules of Condition – for property letting/leasing to safeguard your interests in dilapidations claims, and for party wall matters
- Stock Condition Surveys – to enable effective preventative maintenance scheduling for your portfolio
- Contract administration and cost management services
FAQs
- What is a Stock Condition Survey?
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A Stock Condition Survey (SCS) is the assessment of the current and future repairs and maintenance liabilities of a property. If you are responsible for managing a large property portfolio, we are able to carry out SCSs tailored to meet your needs – from surveying individual elements (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms) to full block surveys.
- What is the traffic light scheme employed in home surveys?
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Home surveys use jargon free, easy-to-understand condition ratings based on three colours: Green refers to ‘Condition Rating 1’ indicating that no repairs are needed, Amber refers to ‘Condition Rating 2’ highlighting defects that need repairing or replacing but are not considered urgent or serious. Red refers to ‘Condition Rating 3’ highlighting urgent and/or serious building defects.
Contact Us
For all enquiries about building surveys and valuations in Merton or any of our property related services, please contact the Able Surveyors team. You can reach us by calling 0207 164 6628, emailing info@ablesurveyors.co.uk or submitting a short message here.
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
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
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Additional Drone Survey
(for a more detailed view of a properties roof)
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