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14 May

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Stowmarket - IP14

Enquiry from: Gary P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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: Detached Looking For: Do...

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31 Oct

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Stowmarket - IP14

Enquiry from: Kevin S

Start Date: Less than one month

I want to remove a chimney from inside the loft down to the ground floor but keep the existing external chimney stack in place. I gather I need a supporting steel plate/beam for the chimney before I c...

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17 Aug

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Stowmarket - IP14

Enquiry from: Martin W

Start Date: Immediate

Quotes for:- RICS Homebuyers Report and RICS Building Survey on a 2 bedroom terraced house in Newbiggin By The Sea which I am purchasing for £60, 000 (Sixty thousand pounds) Thank you

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28 Apr

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Stowmarket - IP14

Enquiry from: Mark C

Start Date: Immediate

need a structural calculation on a load bearing wall of which is to be removed. Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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08 Mar

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Ipswich - IP6

Enquiry from: Colin J

Start Date: Immediate

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customer has a surveyors project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for planning permission. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a surveyor.confirmed intere...

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27 Sep

Surveyor | Home Buyer Survey

Ipswich - IP8

Enquiry from: Katie S

Start Date: Immediate

i have started sanding my stairs and someone mentioned checking for lead. i used swabs but before i even touched the stairs they changed. i’m panicking it’s in the air and reacting to the swab. i ...

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08 Oct

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Eye - IP23

Enquiry from: Danielle B

Start Date: Immediate

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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14 Feb

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Eye - IP23

Enquiry from: Danielle B

Start Date: Immediate

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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04 Jun

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Ipswich - IP4

Enquiry from: Andrew P

Start Date: Immediate

straight internal wall knock through, support wall directly above. wall is approx 2 meters and a joins to external wall. calculations required to submit to building regs Time scale: Immediate Please ...

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21 May

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Ipswich - IP1

Enquiry from: Jennifer B

Start Date: Immediate

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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02 May

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Ipswich - IP1

Enquiry from: Jennifer B

Start Date: Less than one month

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: Terrace Looking For: Dou...

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31 Jan

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Ipswich - IP3

Enquiry from: Sara O

Start Date: Immediate

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 Jul

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Bury St. Edmunds - IP32

Enquiry from: Maria M

Start Date: Immediate

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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23 Jul

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Ipswich - IP4

Enquiry from: Stacey C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Looking for quotes after receiving a building survey back from a property we have been an offer in for. The report states 'at least one timber collar that spanned from the front purlin to the rear pur...

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18 May

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Diss - IP22

Enquiry from: Richard B

Start Date: Immediate

Iambuying this cottage. The surveyor has recommended that I get the main beam inspected by a qualified structural engineer. I also need a check for timber infestation, and damp. I am looking for a qu...

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07 May

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Ipswich - IP8

Enquiry from: Rebecca M

Start Date: Less than one month

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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09 Feb

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Bury St. Edmunds - IP32

Enquiry from: Daniel H

Start Date: Immediate

Engineering report for single storey extension. Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint

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03 Nov

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Eye - IP23

Enquiry from: Denis C

Start Date: Less than one month

Fee for calculating timber laminate beam sizes to carry timber frame single room extension on top of existing single storey brick & block porch. Extension would sit on top of side walls of 1860mm wi...

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02 Jun

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Bury St. Edmunds - IP31

Enquiry from: Matthew S

Start Date: Immediate

Having a 6m square approx. Single storey extension on back of house, we are planning a vaulted ceiling and timber framed building so have been advised by our builder we will require a steel frame, and...

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29 Feb

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Bury St. Edmunds - IP33

Enquiry from: Nicola G

Start Date: Immediate

Calculation needed for rsj to replace exsisting door frame internally

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How much do Surveyor services cost?

How much do Surveyors in Stowmarket charge?
Costs for Surveyors around Stowmarket can be very different relying on the kind of work that you need to have carried out in your residence. It's the inquiry we are asked a great deal "how much do Surveyors in Stowmarket charge?". It's definitely good to have an idea of how much a Surveyor will likely charge for their services. Prices are going to vary based upon the materials and also the tradesman selected. The table reveals the sorts of job that Surveyors generally do and the typical price range of these jobs. Some projects take longer to finish than others so costs do fluctuate by job.

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The average price
of a Surveyor in Stowmarket is:

£578

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

Is a Complete Structural Surveys and a Building Surveyors Report the same thing?
Building Surveyors Report is sometimes referred to as a Complete Structural Surveys. They are the same report/
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.

What are the reasons you need a structural engineering inspection?

Common reasons you may need a structural engineering inspection are

  1. Bowing/cracked foundation
  2. Settlement or wall cracks
  3. To remove a wall in a remodel
  4. Add solar panels to a roof
  5. Add a second story to a home
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 qualifications should a quantity surveyor have?

If you wish to work as a quantity surveyor or perhaps you’re just looking to hire one, then one of the first things that comes to mind is the qualifications to look out for. To work as a quantity surveyor, you’ll normally require a degree in quantity surveying or commercial management which is accredited by the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). However, in the event whereby your degree as an undergraduate happens to be in a different subject, there’s still a chance for you to become a qualified quantity surveyor. To achieve this, all you need do is to take a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accredited post graduate conversion course. Degrees that this applies to includes the following: Economics, building or construction, geography, civil or structural engineering, mathematics, project management ( construction) as well as urban and land studies.

 

Typically, the post graduate course will take about a year to complete ( on a full time basis), whereas it takes about 2 years on a part time basis. What’s more? There are some employers that will recruit some graduates as “non-cognates ( meaning those with a non RICS accredited degrees ) and support them financially through the accredited post graduate course. Furthermore, you can as well take a RICS accredited degree apprenticeship whether undergraduate, PGDip or Masters, in quantity surveying as well as project management that combines work with part time study at a university.

 

However, if you’re without a degree, there’s still an option. Simply start work as a technical surveyor ( also referred to as surveying technician ) and then apply for a part time study while working to qualify as a quantity surveyor.

what does a quantity surveyor do?

Generally, quantity surveyors are tasked with the calculation as well as management of the costs relating to projects, starting with assisting with the initial estimates to finalizing the overall requirements of the budget. Normally, they work in land management, property as well as construction industries. Quantity surveyors are usually engaged at the start of a project, consulted and brought in to take a look at a planned construction’s feasibility or repair needs, they then subsequently supervise the remaining activities during the capital expenditure phases of the project development.

 

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. The extensive knowledge they possess about the costs related to construction allows them to undertake a number of meaningful tasks to assist you with your project.

 

Before the construction work commences, quantity surveyors can help with the following:

  • Preparation of a feasibility study
  • Estimation to define the project budgets
  • Carry out an analysis to refine the budget as the design documents develop
  • Preparation Bill of Quantities so as to help with the tender process and also to carry out a review of Builder’s tender submissions.

During the construction process, quantity surveyors provide the following services:

  • They can help provide cost control services
  • Carry out an assessment of the builder’s progress claims
  • Carry out an assessment of variation and delay claims.

Finally, after completion of the construction project, quantity surveyors can assist with the following:

  • Determination of the final project cost
  • Preparation the tax depreciation reports for both investors as well as property owners and;
  • Preparation Expert Witness reports to assist in the settlement of building disputes.

With all the aforementioned responsibilities of quantity surveyors, you may be tempted to think that they’re only involved in large construction projects, but this is totally wrong. Quantity surveyors are able to offer their services to both residential clients and small business owners, asides from working with local authorities, commercial businesses, consultancies as well as property developers.

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.

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