Building Surveyors in Farnham

Building surveys in Farnham

Property comes at a premium in Farnham thanks to its proximity to London, its characterful market town centre and its location within the beautiful Surrey Hills. Many of the properties are large, luxury homes, or period, listed buildings and as such can come with higher than average maintenance and repair requirements.

Level 3 surveys

For these reasons, many of the surveys we carry out in Farnham are Level 3, full building surveys; the most comprehensive type of survey available. Our RICS surveyors use their years of experience in Surrey property surveys to provide tailored, customized reports and advice, so that buyers get a thorough understanding of the current condition of the property they are purchasing, as well as the budget needed to bring the house up to standard and/or maintain it in excellent condition. 

Our in-house structural engineers also review survey findings and provide structural insight into defects when required, meaning that our clients get a complete report without needing to instruct third parties for further inspections.

Whether you are buying a town centre property or a more rural home in nearby Shackleford, Rowledge or Wrecclesham, our RICS surveyors will use their local knowlege to ensure that you are fully informed and equipped to decide on whether the property is right for you.

People selling their properties also instruct us for vendor surveys in Farnham. This allows sellers to understand the true condition of their property, and anticipate any issues that could come up when their buyers instruct their surveys. Many vendors also use the surveys to create a plan of works prior to putting their homes up for sale, giving them more confidence over negotiations in what is often a competitive property market.

Level 2 surveys

Farnham is also home to several modern estates on the outskirts of town, such as those towards Aldershot, Hale and Wrecclesham, as well as bespoke, small and one-off developments of new build properties within the city centre or nestled in the surrounding countryside. A Level 3 survey is also the gold standard survey for these properties; however, a Level 2 homebuyer survey is often considered for houses built within the past few decades.

Level 2 surveys follow a set format and are a little less detailed and tailored than a Level 3 survey; instead, they are shorter and focus on major and serious defects. They can be a good choice for people buying a modern home that was built using standard methods and is still in good condition.