Pre-Purchase Surveys in Kent

Pre-Purchase Surveys in Kent

We are an independent company specialising in pre-purchase surveys for new and old properties throughout Kent. Our surveyors cover the following areas; Maidstone, Gillingham, Dartford, Chatham, Ashford, Rochester, Margate, Tunbridge Wells, Gravesend, Canterbury, Sittingbourne.

With the use of specialist equipment and specialist knowledge our surveyors will identify any issues to your potential new property, and will provide a summarised report along with the costs that you would be expected to outlay in order to rectify.

If you would like to discuss further on the services that we can offer then please call the office number below:

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pre-Purchase Survey?

 

When buying a property a Pre-Purchase Survey is a general term that can come in different forms. This could be a snagging survey to a new build house, a RICS conditions survey, a RICS homebuyers survey or a RICS full building survey to an older property. It can also be a specialist /technical survey e.g. a roofing or electrical survey.

What do you at Prepurchasesurvey.co.uk offer?

 

We offer specialist surveys. These are as follows:

  • Electrical

  • Heating & Plumbing

  • Below ground drainage

  • Cavity wall borescope inspection

  • Heat loss thermal imaging

  • Roofing

  • Damp & Timber

  • Asbestos 

  • Japanese knotweed

Should I have Pre-Purchase Survey undertaken?

 

You do not need to have a pre purchase survey undertaken on the property you are buying however a pre purchase survey can help you avoid expensive surprises and can provide you peace of mind on what you might need to spend in the future.

How much will a pre purchase survey cost?

 

This depends on the specialist surveys that you select but if you were to have a three technical surveys such as Electrical, Heating & Plumbing and Below ground drainage you can expect a cost of around £850.

When is the best time to have a Pre-Purchase Survey carried out?

 

The best time to book a Pre-Purchase survey is when you have had your offer accepted and prior to exchanging contracts.

Who books the specialist surveys in with the seller of the property?

 

Once you have enquired with us we will provide you with available dates for the specialist surveys to be undertaken. It is then your responsibility to organise these survey dates with the vendor/seller of the property.

Usually this will be organised through your solicitor.

Get in Touch

Feel free to use the form to contact us on any further information that you may require.

You may also email or call us to make an appointment. Our general response time is one business day.

Opening hours:

Monday           8am - 8pm
Tuesday          8am - 8pm
Wednesday   8am - 8pm
Thursday        8am - 8pm
Friday               8am - 8pm
Saturday       8am - 4pm
Sunday           8am - 4pm

info@snaggingsurvey.co.uk 020 3488 1050