Allcott Associates is one of the country's leading providers of comprehensive, high-quality RICS building surveys and HomeBuyer reports. Our in-house team of RICS Chartered Surveyors and Structural Engineers are here to help you understand your property and move home with confidence. It is important to remember that your mortgage lender's valuation report is not a survey.
It just tells your lender whether or not the property is reasonable security for your loan. Sometimes, the valuation is done without anyone visiting the property. Our RICS surveys are comprehensive assessments of the property condition and any defects, and provide detailed technical and structural advice. Our reports are written in straightforward language with photos throughout, and our surveyors are happy to answer any questions you have.
Your report will also include associated repair cost - vital information that can be invaluable during price negotiations, and will also help you avoid expensive surprises after you have moved in.
It just tells your lender whether or not the property is reasonable security for your loan. Sometimes, the valuation is done without anyone visiting the property. Our RICS surveys are comprehensive assessments of the property condition and any defects, and provide detailed technical and structural advice. Our reports are written in straightforward language with photos throughout, and our surveyors are happy to answer any questions you have.
Your report will also include associated repair cost - vital information that can be invaluable during price negotiations, and will also help you avoid expensive surprises after you have moved in.
Highlights and features
- RICS regulated firm delivering trusted and compliant surveying services
- Tailored building survey reports providing clear, property-specific insights
- Comprehensive Level 3 surveys for detailed structural and condition analysis
- Level 2 HomeBuyer surveys identifying key defects and valuation concerns
- Experienced chartered surveyors offering expert guidance and advice
- Thorough inspections including hidden areas like roof voids and flooring
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About Us
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Allcott Associates LLP is a highly respected and trusted independent building consultancy.
Our philosophy is to provide a full service, offering specialist expertise from one company.
This reduces our customers' costs significantly when compared to buying the individual services from various sources.
We have quality and experienced engineers who undertake our initial diagnosis, plus cost control throughout the life of the claim.
Our IT systems are always up-to-date and we embrace changes in technology as this not only boosts employee morale but shines through to our clients too.
Our philosophy is to provide a full service, offering specialist expertise from one company.
This reduces our customers' costs significantly when compared to buying the individual services from various sources.
We have quality and experienced engineers who undertake our initial diagnosis, plus cost control throughout the life of the claim.
Our IT systems are always up-to-date and we embrace changes in technology as this not only boosts employee morale but shines through to our clients too.
Meet the Team
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Timothy is a Partner of Allcott Associates LLP and the driver behind its growth from a small firm of building surveyors in the Midlands to a countrywide residential, commercial and valuations practice to be reckoned with.
Timothy started his career as a building surveyor at Watts PLC, an international firm of property consultants, before gaining chartered status with the RICS, and later, membership with CIOB and CABE.
He still oversees growth and development of the practice, as well as researching new business opportunities and making sure that the company stays abreast of the latest developments in surveying.
Timothy started his career as a building surveyor at Watts PLC, an international firm of property consultants, before gaining chartered status with the RICS, and later, membership with CIOB and CABE.
He still oversees growth and development of the practice, as well as researching new business opportunities and making sure that the company stays abreast of the latest developments in surveying.
RICS Building Surveys
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RICS surveys are essentially property health checks.
They are detailed inspections that check a property's condition and structure.
If you are buying a home, you can choose between 3 levels of survey: a Full Building Survey (also known as a Level 3, or 'Full Structural' survey) a HomeBuyer Survey (Level 2) or a Condition Survey (Level 1).
Knowing what you are buying can even save you money.
Your report can be used to negotiate the price of the property and will help you decide whether to proceed with the purchase.
They are detailed inspections that check a property's condition and structure.
If you are buying a home, you can choose between 3 levels of survey: a Full Building Survey (also known as a Level 3, or 'Full Structural' survey) a HomeBuyer Survey (Level 2) or a Condition Survey (Level 1).
Knowing what you are buying can even save you money.
Your report can be used to negotiate the price of the property and will help you decide whether to proceed with the purchase.
RICS Homebuyer Surveys
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HomeBuyer surveys (also known as 'Level 2' surveys) provide an inspection by an RICS Chartered Surveyor of the areas of a property that are easily accessible.
The surveyor looks for visible problems that are serious, dangerous or that could affect the property value.
However, the structural integrity of the property is not examined in detail, nor are defects that are down to wear and tear.
The report will include an overview of required property maintenance and will give you an idea of whether repairs are needed, but it will not discuss the repair options and associated costs.
The surveyor looks for visible problems that are serious, dangerous or that could affect the property value.
However, the structural integrity of the property is not examined in detail, nor are defects that are down to wear and tear.
The report will include an overview of required property maintenance and will give you an idea of whether repairs are needed, but it will not discuss the repair options and associated costs.
Specific Defect Surveys
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A Specific Defect Survey (also known as a Specific Structural Survey or Specific Structural Inspection) is used to assess a particular problem with a property's structure or condition.
Any related building matters which are found during the inspection will also be covered.
The survey goes into a similar level of detail to a Full Building Survey, but does not cover the whole property, just the specific area of concern.
Specific Defect Surveys are suitable if you believe that the rest of the property is sound, but you have concerns about one aspect.
Any related building matters which are found during the inspection will also be covered.
The survey goes into a similar level of detail to a Full Building Survey, but does not cover the whole property, just the specific area of concern.
Specific Defect Surveys are suitable if you believe that the rest of the property is sound, but you have concerns about one aspect.
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