Business Details
Chartered Building Surveyors in Liverpool | JDB Surveys
Established by director Jon Battle, JDB Surveys operates as a RICS-regulated Chartered Building Surveying practice serving Liverpool and the North West England. With over 25 years of sector-specific expertise, we specialise in residential property assessments, defect analysis, and valuation services. Our comprehensive reports provide detailed insights into construction quality, property condition, and market value, supporting informed decision-making for buyers, owners, and tenants. We deliver tailored solutions for specific concerns such as subsidence, damp, and structural movement, alongside preparing legally compliant schedules of condition.Our valuation services meet strict regulatory requirements for Help to Buy loans, inheritance tax, and divorce proceedings, ensuring accuracy and impartiality. Client testimonials highlight our meticulous attention to detail, rapid turnaround times, and ability to identify hidden issues that significantly impact property value. We maintain professional standards through RICS accreditation and continuous engagement with industry best practices, offering transparent communication and practical recommendations to protect client investments.
Services
Residential Building Surveys
Specific Defect Investigations
Schedule of Condition
Help to Buy Valuations
Inheritance Tax Valuations
Divorce Valuations
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in residential property surveying
- Our RICS-certified valuations meet strict regulatory requirements
- Comprehensive reports include photographic evidence and repair cost estimates
- 100% Help to Buy approval rate since 2016
- Clients consistently save tens of thousands through our detailed assessments
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Thorough job
Saved us money
Exceptional service
Rapid turnaround
Expert analysis
Services
Residential Building Surveys
We conduct Level 2 and 3 surveys for residential properties, providing comprehensive reports on construction quality, condition, and value. Our assessments identify structural issues, maintenance requirements, and safety concerns. Clients receive detailed recommendations for repairs and cost estimates to inform purchasing decisions.
Specific Defect Investigations
Targeted investigations into specific property issues like subsidence, damp, or structural movement. We provide root cause analysis, repair options, and cost projections. This service addresses concerns raised during preliminary inspections or mortgage valuations.
Schedule of Condition
Detailed condition records with photographic evidence, sketches, and measurements. This service documents property status before adjacent construction or lease commencement. It protects tenants from liability for pre-existing conditions through legally compliant documentation.
Help to Buy Valuations
RICS-certified valuations for Help to Buy scheme participants. We meet Homes & Communities Agency requirements with 100% approval rate since 2016. Our reports include three comparable sales and meet Target Services' strict criteria for loan redemption or remortgaging.
Inheritance Tax Valuations
Accurate market value assessments for inheritance tax purposes. We follow HMRC guidelines to determine open market value through hypothetical sale scenarios. Our reports meet legal requirements for estate tax calculations and probate proceedings.
People
Jon Battle
Director
With over 25 years' experience in residential property surveying, Jon Battle leads JDB Surveys as director. His expertise in defect analysis and valuation has saved clients substantial amounts through detailed assessments. He specialises in RICS-compliant reports for Help to Buy, inheritance tax, and divorce proceedings.
Questions
What types of property surveys do you offer?
We provide Level 2 and 3 residential building surveys, specific defect investigations, and schedule of condition reports tailored to client needs.
Are your valuations accepted for Help to Buy schemes?
Yes, our RICS-certified valuations meet Target Services' requirements with 100% approval rate since 2016 for Help to Buy loan redemptions.
How do you handle specific property defects?
We conduct detailed investigations into issues like subsidence or damp, providing root cause analysis, repair options, and cost estimates for resolution.
Can you perform valuations for legal proceedings?
Yes, we provide court-compliant valuations for divorce proceedings and inheritance tax purposes, following strict RICS guidelines for impartiality and accuracy.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Liverpool, we operate across the North West England region for all our surveying and valuation services.
