Profesional Building Surveying Services
Viewpoint Building Surveys provides independent building surveying and property advice to homeowners, landlords, managing agents and professional clients across London, Docklands, Essex and Kent.
We provide clear, practical advice on the condition, maintenance and management of residential property from pre-purchase surveys and valuations through to defect investigation, planned maintenance and building works.
Our Services
Home Surveys
Buying a property is a significant commitment. Our surveys provide an independent assessment of the building’s condition, highlighting significant defects, areas requiring repair or further investigation, and matters that may affect future maintenance and expenditure.
We provide both RICS Level 2 Home Surveys and more detailed Level 3 Building Surveys, with the scope of inspection selected to suit the age, construction and condition of the property.
RICS Level 2 Surveys
RICS Level 3 Surveys
Pre purchase advice
Residential Valuations
Independent residential valuation advice is available for a range of private and professional purposes.
Valuations are undertaken by an appropriately qualified RICS Registered Valuer and, where applicable, in accordance with the RICS Valuation Global Standards.
Private valuations
Probate
Matrimonial
Taxation
Staircasing
Development and Land
Block & Estate Management
We provide practical property management support for residential blocks and estates, working with Freeholders, RTM companies and resident management companies.
Our approach combines day to day property management with building surveying expertise, helping clients manage maintenance, compliance and planned expenditure while taking a proactive approach to the long term condition of their buildings.
Planned Preventive Maintenance Surveys
Service Charge Budgeting
Section 20 Major Works
Contractor management
Project Management & Contract Administration
We provide professional support for repair, maintenance and construction projects from initial investigation through to completion. Depending on the instruction, our involvement can include defining the scope of works, preparing specifications, obtaining competitive tenders, assisting with contractor selection and administering the works during construction. This provides clients with independent professional oversight throughout the project and a clear point of contact between client and contractor.
Planned Preventive Maintenance Surveys
Service Charge Budgeting
Section 20 Major Works
Contractor management
Party Wall
Party Wall Building works close to neighbouring properties can give rise to obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
We provide advice to building owners and adjoining owners, helping establish whether the Act applies and guiding clients through the appropriate notice, survey and award procedures.
Notices
Schedules of condition
Party Wall Awards
Disrepair & Expert Witness
We undertake independent inspections and reporting in relation to residential property condition and housing disrepair.
Instructions can include assessment of alleged defects, causation, recommended remedial works and associated costs. Expert witness services can also be provided for appropriate instructions requiring independent professional opinion.
Expert reports
Scott Schedules
CPR 35 Compliant
