Able Surveyors are a team of friendly, experienced chartered surveyors standing ready with an accumulated 25 years’ worth of experience to serve Stratford, East London, Essex as well as the home counties. With a wealth of knowledge regarding residential and commercial property Able Surveyors are able to provide the full range of RICS Surveys as well as more specialist reports such as Schedules of Condition, Stock Condition Surveys and Damp Reports.
Whether you require a property survey or another building related service for a property in or around Stratford why not get in touch with Able Surveyors expert team who would be happy to help with any property related enquiries you might have.
Property in Stratford
Historically Stratford has held a reputation of being a less desirable residential location, however since the 2012 London Olympics and the accompanying Olympic-driven renovations that struck the area Stratford image has been increasingly boosted putting the area back on the map as a great place to live and work.
Property prices have remained stable in the Stratford area despite these renovations, and as such remains between 25-30% behind the average London price of £625,000 with an average of just over £450,000. This makes Stratford one of the most affordable places in Greater London attracting interest from home buyers and investors alike.
Property Services in Stratford
Whether you are thinking of buying a home, or investing in commercial property in the Stratford area, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the building that you will be committing to. Many buyers tend to believe that an independent survey is unnecessary, preferring to rely on mortgage valuations, information provided by the property vendor or a quick look around the property themselves.
Able Surveyors firmly believe that you need to be in possession all the facts before you commit, so that you are able to make an informed decision on your property purchase. The expert team of building specialists stand ready to investigate any kind of property across the southern counties to determine its condition and identify any major areas of concern.
Whether you are in need of a RICS Condition Report, HomeBuyer Report or even a Building Survey, the team is ready to advise on the best course of action, and most suitable type of survey whatever your needs. Able Surveyors are also happy to offer a number of specialist property services which tackle more in-depth investigations into things such as damp reports, specific defect surveys and drone surveys.
FAQs
- Our Range of Services
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Able Surveyors offer a comprehensive range of property surveying services to clients in Stratford and East London. Whether you are a first time buyer, a growing family or a buy-to-let investor, it is critical to have a full understanding of the condition of the property you are about to commit to.
Surprisingly, many purchasers choose not to arrange for any kind of survey for the property asset they are thinking of investing in. As an unfortunate result, they could end up facing hefty bills to fix defects and other problems on their property that a survey would have identified.
Our highly popular RICS surveys inspect the general condition of a property and provide essential information on areas of concern.
- A RICS HomeBuyer Survey is a mid-range survey that is appropriate for the majority of UK properties. A detailed inspection is reported using a standardised structure and presented in a user-friendly manner.
- A RICS Building Survey, formerly known as a ‘full structural survey’, is particularly suited to unusual properties, older structures, buildings constructed with unconventional methods or materials or where major works are planned.
- Why do I need a survey?
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Property transactions operate under the principle of caveat emptor – buyer beware. The seller is not obliged to provide you with extensive details about the property’s condition; it’s up to you to obtain the information. Purchasing a property without any kind of survey means that you are effectively buying blind. The risk is that you end up with a property that needs serious renovation work costing thousands of pounds.
A RICS property survey is designed to give you an independent insight into the current condition of the property, carried out by a professional surveyor. You can also choose a specific defect survey report if you are concerned about one particular aspect. Having a survey can put you in a stronger negotiating position if you choose to proceed with the purchase.
- Which survey should I get?
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As mentioned above, Able Surveyors offer three different types of RICS survey – the RICS Condition Report, the RICS HomeBuyer Report and the RICS Building Survey. The right survey for your property depends on several factors including the age of the property, its general condition and method of construction.
See below for a survey comparison table that we have created to give you a clear understanding of the differences between our surveys and to help you choose which one is most suitable for your property purchase.
Contact us
For further information regarding any of Able Surveyors services, or to arrange for a property survey for a house or apartment in and around the Stratford area, why not contact Able Surveyors by emailing info@ablesurveyors.co.uk or calling their office on 0207 164 6628 to speak to the team directly.
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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✓
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Additional Drone Survey
(for a more detailed view of a properties roof)
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+£300
+£300
+£300
