Chartered Building Surveyors for Merton

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.

0207 164 6628

info@ablesurveyors.co.uk

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

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 RICS Chartered Surveyors carries out a large variety of services aimed to help you with the purchase and maintenance of your property asset.

RICS Home Surveys – Basic Condition Report, Mid-Range HomeBuyer Report, In-Depth Building Survey
RICS 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

What is a Stock Condition Survey?: 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 RICS surveys?: RICS 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 (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.