It’s easy to be seduced by the appearance and feel of a property when walking around with the agent. After all, we all get excited at the prospect of a new home or investment, which can easily detract from the real condition, while ignoring problems ranging from foundation issues to damp and everything in between. With the cost of repairs and maintenance hitting you in the pocket after it’s too late and you have signed contracts.
At Dunham Hale, we provide quality surveys and although we admit our fees are higher than most, we use these fees to allow us time to carry out detailed work and provide quality rather than simply churning out a high number of surveys, just to get your fee, like some firms do. It’s easy to be swept away by the look and feel of a property when viewing it with an estate agent. The excitement of buying a new home or investment can often blind you to potential problems, issues like damp, subsidence, roof defects, or outdated electrics are easy to miss during a short viewing. But these hidden faults can come with hefty repair bills that hit after you’ve signed contracts, when it’s too late.
That’s why obtaining a detailed, high-quality building survey is one of the most important steps you can take when buying a property.
At Dunham Hale Chartered Surveyors, we specialise in producing thorough, jargon-free reports that give you the full picture, so you can buy with confidence or renegotiate based on real facts. While we acknowledge our survey fees may be slightly higher than average, this is a reflection of the time, expertise, and care we put into every single report.
We don’t cut corners and we don’t prioritise volume over value. Unlike some firms that rush through ten surveys a week, we limit our workload to focus on depth, clarity, and accuracy, because your financial future may depend on the information we uncover.
