Why choose Lockwood Chartered Surveyors?
We are approachable.
By instructing a RICS Home Survey with Lockwood Chartered Surveyors you can feel fully reassured that you're dealing with a professional, experienced and knowledgeable chartered surveyor who will guide you through the process. Our comprehensive yet easy to understand reports will help you make a more reasoned and informed decision about your purchase. Unsure which survey is right for you and the property. Click here to find out more.
The areas covered include places such as Norwich (suburbs and central), Poringland, Bungay, Beccles, Lowestoft, Attleborough, Wymondham, Bury St. Edmunds, Thetford, Watton, Dereham, Fakenham, Burnham Market, Holt, North Walsham, Cromer and Sherringham.
Do I need a survey?
Your home is likely to be one of the most expensive purchases you ever make, and so understandably you will want to know as much about the property before you buy it. We know that, on average, people spend around £5,000 putting things right in their home within the first 12 months. If that’s not an expense you’re expecting, it can be a blow to your cashflow.
Typically what may a survey highlight?
Some of the costly issues which we have helped our clients with include; non-compliant private drainage systems, roofing issues, leaning chimneys, penetrating damp, rising damp, condensation, asbestos, wet rot, Japanese Knotweed. The list goes on. Some of the specific cases are shown below.
Outdated and dangerous electrical installations.
Structural issues such as cavity wall tie failure.
Dampness - Condensation and roofing issues.
Outdated pitch fibre drainage.
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When should I arrange my survey?
Once your offer has been accepted you should instruct a survey. We will undertake a detailed and impartial inspection of the property to identify items of disrepair and structural issues that may need to be addressed, and advise on the risk of hidden defects that could be problematic and or be costly. The survey will describe the construction of the property and will advise of ongoing future maintenance of the property. There is also a section in the survey for your legal adviser. Following receipt of the report we are at the end of the phone to answer any queries.
Is a mortgage valuation a survey?
No a mortgage valuation is not a survey and cannot be relied upon by you, the purchaser, it is for the lenders interest.
Gone are the days of Drive Past valuations. If anything the risk to the general public is increasing. With the advancement in recent years of computer generated valuations there has been an accelerated shift by mortgage lenders towards desktop (remote) valuations and their own in house automated valuations. This means that your future home is not physically inspected, instead the property is valued and underwritten remotely and significant costly defects could be going unnoticed. Even if the property does get the benefit of a physical inspection by a valuation surveyor, this is only a cursory inspection and does not go in to the same level of detail as a RICS Home Survey.
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James WhiteleyI felt like Mr Lockwood went above and beyond throughout the survey process. He saved me a lot of time, and potentially wasted money, by correcting me on the type of survey I needed. Mr Lockwood was extremely thorough in his report and ALWAYS answered any call or got right back to me if he was unable to do so. I really felt he was extremely supportive in a delicate matter. You get what you pay for with Lockwood surveys. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Alex Garcia WylieWe recently used Lockwood Chartered Surveyors, and I was very impressed with the service provided by Andrew. He was extremely responsive from the outset and proactive in addressing my initial enquiry. The survey was conducted promptly, within the agreed timeline, and the resulting report was detailed and comprehensive. Andrew was also very accommodating to my specific timeline requirements and took the time to clearly answer all of my questions. I found the entire process to be efficient and professional, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services.
Graeme BrookeAndrew fitted a valuation survey at relatively short notice. He arrived on time and did a first class job in turning the report around for me. I was happy with the valuation & justifications. Any questions pre & post survey were turned around in a prompt & efficient manner too. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or use again in the future.
Lewis HoskinsWe used Lockwood chartered surveyors for our RICS help to buy valuation and I highly recommend. Andrew was quick to respond and talked us through the process. Thank you for providing a great service.
Christie JadeVery speedy & straightforward RICS Valuation for my Help To Buy Redemption. Andrew was very helpful & accommodating towards my tight time restrictions.
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The whole process was really smooth. We went for a Level 3 Survey with the additional drone/raised camera package. The level of detail in the survey was excellent, and highlighted some issues that we were unaware of. Thank you very much!