Expert Property Services Across Norfolk & Suffolk

Norwich Surveyors offers a comprehensive range of RICS-regulated surveying services for residential and commercial properties throughout East Anglia

Building Surveys (RICS Level 3)

Norwich Surveyors provides comprehensive Level 3 building surveys for properties requiring detailed structural assessment. Our thorough inspections are ideal for older properties, those of unusual construction, or where significant alterations are planned.

What's Included in Our Building Survey

  • Comprehensive structural inspection of all accessible areas
  • Detailed assessment of roof, walls, floors, and foundations
  • Identification of defects with priority ratings
  • Recommendations for repairs and maintenance
  • Advice on future maintenance requirements
  • High-quality photographs documenting key findings
  • Follow-up consultation to discuss report findings

Ideal For:

Historic & Listed Buildings
Properties Requiring Renovation
Properties with Known Issues
Unusual Construction Types

Building Survey Pricing

Small Properties (up to £200k) From £750
Medium Properties (£200k-£500k) From £950
Large Properties (£500k+) From £1,250

All prices include VAT. Final cost determined by property size, complexity, and location.

Professional RICS surveyor conducting detailed building survey inside period property

Our RICS qualified surveyors conduct thorough inspections of all accessible areas

Norwich Surveyor explaining homebuyer report to young couple outside their Norfolk property
2-3 Days Turnaround
95% Client Satisfaction

Homebuyer Reports (RICS Level 2)

Our RICS Level 2 homebuyer reports provide essential property information for conventional properties in reasonable condition. Perfect for most residential property purchases, combining survey and valuation in one comprehensive report.

Homebuyer Report Features

  • Market valuation and insurance rebuild cost
  • Condition assessment with traffic light ratings
  • Identification of urgent defects requiring immediate attention
  • Legal issues affecting the property
  • Risks and issues that may affect value
  • Advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance
  • Energy efficiency considerations

Easy-to-Understand Format

Condition 1

No repair currently needed

Condition 2

Defects that need repairing or replacing but are not considered to be either serious or urgent

Condition 3

Defects that are serious and/or need to be repaired, replaced or investigated urgently

Homebuyer Report Pricing

Properties up to £300k From £495
Properties £300k-£600k From £595
Properties £600k+ From £695

Professional Property Valuations

Norwich Surveyors provides RICS regulated property valuations for various purposes including mortgage applications, probate, family law proceedings, and commercial transactions across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Types of Valuations We Provide

Mortgage Valuations

RICS Red Book compliant valuations for mortgage lending purposes, accepted by all major UK lenders.

Probate Valuations

Accurate market valuations for inheritance tax and estate administration purposes, dated as required.

Commercial Valuations

Comprehensive commercial property valuations for investment, lending, and accounting purposes.

Help to Buy Valuations

Government-approved valuations for Help to Buy equity loan schemes and shared ownership properties.

Family Law Valuations

Impartial property valuations for divorce proceedings and family court requirements.

Insurance Valuations

Rebuild cost assessments for insurance purposes, ensuring adequate coverage levels.

Our Valuation Process

1

Initial Consultation

We discuss your requirements and provide a fixed-fee quote

2

Property Inspection

Thorough inspection by qualified RICS surveyor

3

Market Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of local market conditions and comparable properties

4

Report Delivery

Professional valuation report delivered within agreed timescale

Professional surveyor conducting property valuation with documents and comparable sales data
Before and after comparison showing successful party wall project completion

Party Wall Services & Dispute Resolution

Norwich Surveyors provides expert party wall surveying services ensuring compliance with the Party Wall Act 1996. We act for building owners, adjoining owners, and as agreed surveyors across Norfolk.

When You Need Party Wall Services

  • Building new walls on or astride the boundary
  • Cutting into or underpinning party walls
  • Raising party walls or cutting off projecting footings
  • Excavating within 3-6 metres of neighbouring properties
  • Removing chimney breasts from party walls
  • Installing RSJs or structural steelwork

Our Party Wall Roles

Building Owner's Surveyor

Representing property owners undertaking construction work, preparing notices and schedules of condition.

Adjoining Owner's Surveyor

Protecting the interests of neighbouring property owners affected by construction work.

Agreed Surveyor

Acting impartially when both parties agree to appoint a single surveyor to oversee the process.

Typical Timeline

2 months before work

Serve Party Wall Notice

14 days

Response period for neighbours

2-4 weeks

Award preparation if consent not given

Ongoing

Construction monitoring and dispute resolution

Expert Witness Services

Our experienced chartered surveyors provide expert witness services for property disputes, delivering professional testimony and technical reports for legal proceedings throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

Areas of Expertise

Building Defects

Professional assessment of construction defects, water ingress, structural failures, and remedial work requirements.

Party Wall Disputes

Expert testimony on party wall matters, boundary disputes, and construction damage claims.

Property Valuations

Professional opinions on property values, diminution claims, and market-related disputes.

Dilapidations

Commercial lease disputes, terminal schedules, and interim dilapidations assessments.

Professional Negligence

Assessment of surveying and construction professional negligence claims and standards of care.

Residential Disputes

Boundary disputes, right to light issues, and residential property-related legal matters.

Court Experience

  • High Court and County Court appearances
  • Arbitration and mediation proceedings
  • Tribunal hearings and expert determinations
  • Joint expert meetings and hot-tubbing
  • Pre-action protocol compliance
Diverse Norfolk property types requiring expert witness and surveying services

Project Management & Contract Administration

Professional project management services for construction and renovation projects across Norfolk. From planning to completion, we ensure your project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Our Project Management Services

  • Pre-construction planning and feasibility studies
  • Contractor selection and tender evaluation
  • Contract administration and progress monitoring
  • Quality control and site inspections
  • Cost control and budget management
  • Variation assessment and final account agreement
  • Defects liability period management

Project Types We Manage

Residential Extensions
Property Renovations
Commercial Fit-outs
Historic Building Restoration
Industrial Projects
New Build Developments

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