RICS Home Surveys and Valuations made simple...
Peer | King Surveyors was founded to make it simple and convenient for homebuyers in Essex to book a RICS Home Survey or Valuation on their property. Simply select the Survey or Valuation service you need and book directly online... we do everything else.
If you are uncertain of which survey or valuation you need, please click Which Survey do I Need?, or send us a message or give us a call, we would be happy to advise. Our locally based surveyors and cover the whole of Essex including Colchester, Chelmsford, and Southend-on-Sea, undertaking RICS Home Survey Level 2 (Homebuyer) and Level 3 (Building Survey) reports and RICS-accredited ‘Red Book’ Valuations. You will be looked after by one of our fully qualified RICS surveyors who will be your dedicated contact through the home survey process.
All Essex: Harlow to Harwich, Braintree, Colchester, and Chelmsford...
Why choose Peer | King Surveyors?
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Fully RICS accredited and Regulated by RICS
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Home Survey or Valuation at a date and time that suits you
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Our surveyors arrange keys and access on your behalf
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Jargon-free reports – advice in Plain English
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One surveyor assigned to your case from start to finish
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Comprehensive Professional Indemnity insurance cover
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5 working day report delivery*
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Secure online payment, all debit/credit cards and Apple Pay accepted
*for Level 2 surveys and valuations
Our services in Essex:
RICS Valuation
Market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost, in accordance with RICS 'Red Book' requirements
Includes site visit
£359 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 2)
Formerly known as a 'RICS Homebuyers Report'
£499 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 2) with Valuation
Formerly known as a 'RICS Homebuyers Report'
Includes market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost
£699 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 3)
Formerly known as a 'Building Survey' or 'Structural Survey'
£799 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 3) with Valuation
Formerly known as a 'Building Survey' or 'Structural Survey'
Includes market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost
£999 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 3) - Victorian
For terraced properties built c.1837 to 1901
£699 including VAT
Which survey do I need?
That depends on what information you are looking for, for example: are you buying a property but want to make sure there are no hidden problems? Or do you need to know the value of your home for tax or matrimonial purposes? Perhaps you are considering buying a unique or listed property and you have specific concerns?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an RICS Home Survey in Essex before buying my property?
It is crucial to have a RICS Home Survey done on any property you are planning to buy in Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, or anywhere across Essex.
Our Brentwood and Essex based surveyors thoroughly inspect our clients' properties and report on defects to make you aware of problems before you commit to buying, potentially saving you significant expense and difficulties by finding issues early. Our surveyors are all RICS accredited, and can also provide you with the information needed to renegotiate purchase price or help get your vendor to address necessary repairs before you exchange contracts.
Whether you are buying in Colchester or Chelmsford, Brentwood or Braintree, Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, Harwich, Clacton, or Southend, we would be glad to help you in your Essex property purchase with an RICS Home Survey or valuation.
What is included in an RICS Home Survey in Essex?
We help buyers by providing RICS Home Surveys to give peace of mind that there are no serious or potentially costly defects with the property they are planning to buy. Issues you the vendor needs to address prior to your purchasing the property can be highlighted, or alternatively you could renegotiate a lower price to reflect the costs of repairs required. Whether you are buying in the middle of Colchester or out in the Essex countryside it's always worth having a survey done before you commit to a home purchase.
What services does a surveyor in Essex offer?
Peer | King Surveyors provide a wide range of RICS Home Survey services to clients in Chelmsford and throughout Essex, including:
RICS Home Survey Level 2 (formerly Homebuyer’s Report)
RICS Home Survey Level 3 (formerly Building or Structural Survey)
Either survey type can be upgraded to include a valuation for additional cost; this will provide the property’s market value and an insurance reinstatement cost:
We also carry out standalone RICS ‘Red Book’ valuations across Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, and across Essex to support probate and inheritance tax calculations, matrimonial disputes, and capital gains tax assessments, as well as preparing independent RICS Valuation Reports for repayment of Help to Buy equity loans.
How much does it cost to hire an Essex surveyor for a home survey?
Our fees are the same throughout Essex for RICS Home Surveys, including Colchester, Brentwood, Chelmsford, and Bishop's Stortford:
£499 (including VAT)
Ideal for any Essex property if it is from around 1920 onwards, of 'average' size, and in reasonable condition. This is our most frequently-booked RICS Home Survey service.
RICS Home Survey Level 2 (with Valuation)
£699 (including VAT)
As above, with a market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost added, prepared by one of our Essex based surveyors.
£799 (including VAT)
Best for older properties (pre-1920, with solid wall construction), we recommend the Level 3 survey. Also choose this service for listed, unusual, or altered buildings like the many timber-framed farmhouses throughout Essex. For properties in poor condition such as auction or probate sales this home survey service is also most suitable.
RICS Home Survey Level 3 (with Valuation)
£999 (including VAT)
As above, plus one of our Essex based surveyors will include a market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost.
RICS Home Survey Level 3 'Victorian' (Reduced Fee Option)
£699 (including VAT)
For smaller Victorian terraced townhouses, typically in built-up areas like Colchester and Chelmsford, you can select the Level 3 'Victorian.' Most of these houses were built between c.1837 and 1901.
How do I find a trusted surveyor in Brentwood, Colchester, or Chelmsford?
Make sure your surveyor is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); this is the Chartered Surveyors' professional body.
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