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07 Oct

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN38

Enquiry from: Peter P

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a short structural inspection of basement are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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29 Aug

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Eastbourne - BN20

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25 Apr

Surveyor | Home Buyer Survey

Robertsbridge - TN32

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27 Sep

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Seaford - BN25

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build/first floor extension above a single garage as part of the house which is 3 bed detached house are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached time scale: 3-6 months what ...

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09 Sep

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Bexhill-on-Sea - TN39

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structure survey needed for property that i am buying. property type: detached time scale: immediate are you the property owner: owner of the property please call to appoint

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26 Aug

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Brighton - BN1

Enquiry from: Tig M

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internal walls paint tested for lead before completing damp proof course

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21 Jul

Surveyor | Home Buyer Survey

St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN38

Enquiry from: Francis S

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homebuyers quote and valuation check cracks in the facade which have been repaired are you the property owner: property buyer property type: other how many bedrooms does the property have: 1 bedroom h...

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13 Jul

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Peacehaven - BN10

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full building survey for property puchase are you the property owner: property buyer when is the proposed purchasing month: 2-4 weeks property type: detached how many bedrooms does the property have:...

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27 Feb

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Eastbourne - BN21

Enquiry from: Marcus C

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a full building survey to cover all required defects to bring property to rentable conditiion not inclding asthetic decoration. are you the property owner: property buyer when is the proposed purchas...

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12 Nov

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Hastings - TN34

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structural engineers report on a roof for mortgage company are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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08 Aug

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Uckfield - TN22

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Construction and fitting Of a dorma window

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27 Jul

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Hastings - TN35

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Need building calculations for an approved extension on our residential home.

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03 Oct

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Eastbourne - BN22

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09 Sep

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Brighton - BN1

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Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...

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06 Aug

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Hastings - TN34

Enquiry from: Nicholas P

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I would like to replace my conservatory on front of house. Planning permission already granted.

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04 Jul

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Hastings - TN34

Enquiry from: Robert D

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Hi I’m a lead holder of a property in Hastings. The ground floor of which is due to be sold along with the freehold. The current freeholder has asked me to sign off a doc confirming I’m happy w...

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07 Jan

Surveyor | Home Buyer Survey

Eastbourne - BN20

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Structural problems with building Time scale: Less than one month Please call to appoint

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07 Nov

Surveyor | Home Buyer Survey

Brighton - BN1

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Home Buyers Survey Please call to appoint

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29 Aug

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Brighton - BN41

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Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Double storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...

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29 Aug

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Brighton - BN2

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Hello, Please could you quote me for domestic lead paint removal. I've done a DIY test and found a coat of lead paint underneath a lot of our woodwork. We would like this stripped back properly. ...

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How much do Surveyor services cost?

How much do Surveyors in East Sussex cost?
Costs for Surveyors around East Sussex can vary depending upon the sort of work that you need to have actually carried out in your residence. It's the question we are asked a great deal "how much do Surveyors in East Sussex cost?". It's often good to have an idea of how much a Surveyor are going to likely cost for their services. Prices are going to vary based on the materials as well as the tradesman chosen. The table shows the sorts of work that Surveyors commonly do as well as the typical price range of these tasks. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do fluctuate by project.

Tasks that Surveyors in East Sussex can do:

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The average price
of a Surveyor in East Sussex is:

£578

Surveyor job Surveyor cost in 2024
Quantity surveyors in East Sussex £300-£6,600
Building Surveyors Report in East Sussex £750-£1,150
Home buyers survey in East Sussex £300-£460
Planning permission in East Sussex £347-£532
Structural inspection in East Sussex £672-£1,008

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Surveyor FAQs

what is a chartered surveyor

Basically, a chartered surveyor is a building surveyor who inspects a property for faults or defects as well as future issues or problems. They’re also able to work out the value of a property and also prepare a report in order to help you determine whether or not the property is a good investment or if there are any issues that may create problems later in the future such as damp, structural issues and the likes. In order to become chartered surveyor, a surveyor will need to undergo additional qualifications and possess a specific level of experience which is RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) approved. It’s possible that some surveyors may not have pass through these additional levels to become chartered, however it’ll still be regulated by RICS and be fully qualified. These can be termed as Assoc RICS, associates or building surveyors. While you don’t necessarily have to use a chartered surveyor for your survey, it’s highly advisable to use RICS approved experts.

Just like any other building surveyor, chartered surveyors work by visiting the property, assessing various areas while also determining any defects on site. Once done, they’ll then state all findings in a report for you to help you make the best possible informed decision, whether or not you’ll want to go ahead with the purchase or re-negotiate the terms of the purchase based on the findings in the report. 

You’ll need to hire the services of a chartered surveyor after you’ve made an initial offer on the property and it has been accepted. Most offers are made “subject to survey”, in order words, the seller is well aware that if the survey reveals something unexpected, you can decide to back of the agreement or request a reduction in price.

what is a quantity surveyor?

Quantity surveyors are professionals trained in the management of all costs that’s associated with building and civil engineering projects. Typically, their works is both site and office-based with the main goal of minimizing expenses and also to keep them within the set limits of a budget. What’s more? They aim to achieve all these without having to compromise on the quality of the outcomes and while also complying with the building, health as well as safety regulations. Quantity surveyors also take part in projects and work hand in hand with clients or contractors right from the start - preparing detailed project estimates. They also work to gather tender and contract documentation, carry out feasibility studies and see to the implementation of risk control. Upon the commencement of a building project, quantity surveyors carefully monitors any variations which may result in cost fluctuations.

 

Quantity surveyors will, over the course of the project, undertake key tasks such as outcome analysis, work evaluation as well as progress reports. However, it’s also very common for surveyors to carry on extra responsibilities which includes allocation works to subcontractors, ordering of construction materials as well as seeing to the arrangement of payments. Generally, the list of what they can handle can be limitless, it all depends on the project as well as the employer.

 

From the above, you may presume that quantity surveyors are only involved in large construction projects, but this is actually not the case. Asides working with local authorities, commercial businesses, consultancies as well as property developers, quantity surveyors also offer their services to both residential clients and small business owners. They’re very flexible and can capitalize on many different services like providing an initial maintenance schedule for Strata managers and more.

When do I need a quantity surveyor?

Generally, you wouldn’t need to get in touch with a quantity surveyor prior to purchasing a property, unless of course your property is a very unique and unusual one. After making a commitment to buying a property or to kick start a construction project, then you might want to start taking into consideration getting in touch with a quantity surveyor. The best time for a quantity surveyor to carry out an inspection of the property is right after settlement and just before the tenants moving in. This is to ensure that the quantity surveyors do not disturb the tenant and they also get to fully go through what you’ve purchased as well as the condition it’s in.

 

Quantity surveyors will help you by working with architects, accountants, engineers, building owners, builders, developers, financiers, government, insurance underwriters, loss adjusters, sub contractors as well as solicitors. What’s more? The in depth knowledge quantity surveyors possesses when it comes to construction costs enables them to carry out a number of useful tasks to help you.

 

Prior to construction, quantity surveyors can prepare a feasibility study, estimate to defined the project budgets, carry out an analysis to refine the budget as the design documents develop, prepare Bill of Quantities so as to help with the tender process and also to carry out a review of Builder’s tender submissions. While the construction is ongoing, they can help provide cost control services, carry out an assessment of the builder’s progress claims and also undertake an assessment of variation and delay claims. Finally, after the construction, they can assist with the determination of the final project cost, prepare the tax depreciation reports for both investors as well as property owners and also prepare Expert Witness reports to assist in the settlement of building disputes.

What are the Professional Qualifications of Structural Engineers?

A Structural Engineer is quite likely to be a participant of the ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) or a registered member of IStructE (Institution of Structural Engineers) and also will probably have after his or her name the letters MIStructE, FIStructE, MICE or FICE. Structural Engineers with these letters after their names are referred to as Chartered Engineers.

It is usually encouraged that you involve the services of a Chartered Engineer as opposed to an Engineer that is not chartered but it should be noted that there are some Engineers with significant experience who are not chartered. The choice is yours.

what is quantity surveying all about?

Primarily, quantity surveying is all about the calculation and management of the project related costs, which usually commences with helping with the initial estimates right down to assisting with the finalizing of the overall requirements of the budget. The work is done both on the site as well as in the office with the main goal of minimizing expenses and also to keep them within the set limits of a budget. On a day to day basis, a quantity surveyor is expected to undertake a number of activities which includes preparing tender and contract documents, carrying out analysis, monitoring costs variation and preparing reports, determining the client’s requirements and taking on feasibility studies, distributing work to sub contractors as well as making the necessary payments.

 

From the start of a building project, quantity surveyors are charged with carefully monitoring all unexpected changes which can lead to fluctuation in costs. Over the course of the project, however, they’re expected to tackle crucial tasks such as outcome analysis, work evaluation as well as progress reports. What’s more? It’s also very common for surveyors to carry on extra responsibilities which includes allocation works to subcontractors, ordering of construction materials as well as seeing to the arrangement of payments. Generally, the list of what they can handle can be limitless, it all depends on the project as well as the employer.

 

It’s highly likely to believe that quantity surveyors are only involved in large construction projects, but this is actually not the case. Apart from working with local authorities, commercial businesses, consultancies as well as property developers, quantity surveyors also offer their services to small both residential clients and small business owners. They’re very flexible and can capitalize on many different services like providing an initial maintenance schedule for Strata managers and many more.

what is the cost of a quantity surveyor?

If you’re thinking about hiring the services of a quantity surveyor for your next building project, then you might probably want to know how much its going to cost to enable you set a budget and start to plan. However, there’s no single and straightforward answer to this question as the price of a survey is dependent on a wide array of factors. The primary drivers include the scope of the construction, the complexity of the property, the level of skill required to make appropriate assessment of the property as well as the level of liability that will be covered by the quantity surveyor. In a more simpler terms, the cost of a quantity surveyor is determined by the size, age, condition, complexity and to some extent agreed purchase price.

 

Generally, most quantity surveyors are charged out at a rate of £100 per hour. And as a result, the price of a quantity survey is related to the number of hours that’s going to take to make an in depth assessment of the property. Typically, several quantity surveys will take up to half a day on site with a further half going to the production of the survey report. Consequently, it would be totally fair to say that a quantity survey would cost you anywhere within the range of £600 to £800 plus VAT. For a less detailed and simpler survey such as RICS Homebuyers Report and Valuation, you can expect to use only a couple of hours on site which will also be topped by a few hours of work in the report production. As a result, the normal cost of a Homebuyer survey would be between the range of £400 to £500 plus VAT. However, you should take note that the prices can vary on a geographical basis.

When to get a structural inspection report?

There are a number of providing circumstances where you might intend to have a structural engineer inspection executed to make sure that your properties bones are solid. We will certainly undergo a few of these shown below:

 

1. Selling your residence:

Many individuals think about working with a structural engineer when acquiring a property, however there additionally are many advantages when a seller uses a structural engineer.

For instance, if you are looking to sell your house in a prompt way, you may take into consideration having any areas of concern took a look at prior to putting your home on the market.

If you understand beforehand that your foundation is cracked, being aggressive with an engineer's structural inspection will provide your purchaser self-confidence to purchase as well as may speed up the closing procedure.

 

Long foundation cracks

You can additionally identify what problems are worth fixing or otherwise and can price your house accordingly.

If you know your home demands foundation work, you have the possibility to gather some quotes for the task. Having a strategy ahead of time can bring the vendor assurance and also enables a sensible sight of the sale price point.

 

Foundation repairs

Ensure that your structural engineer offers you with a written record portraying findings, as well as if required, a range of job that a service provider can use to finish the repair/correction job. The structural engineer record will likewise help get any called for building authorizations.

 

2. Purchasing a Residence

If you are buying a house, you may want to have a basic house survey carried out. This is not usually needed from home loan lenders, however is a good concept to get a total sight of the homes condition. Bear in mind, a home examiner will provide you a general condition report of the whole home.

If you uncover an anomaly with any of the weight bearing parts, they might be a "warning" and also advise a structural engineer survey for more investigation.

What do Structural Engineers do?

Structural Engineers are experts in the structure of establishments (structures, wall structures as well as roofs). They give solutions whereby they will evaluate issues with existing establishments as well as additionally aid with structural design and computations for changes. They can additionally supply solutions in regard to the design of brand-new premises as well as planning permission applications.

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