Business Details
Trusted Building Surveyors in Margate, Kent
Home Heroes is a multidisciplinary construction consultancy established to provide independent, tailored property advice across Kent. Our team of chartered surveyors and building engineers specialise in residential surveys, party wall matters, and heritage building consultancy, serving clients from initial inspections to detailed technical reports. With expertise spanning listed buildings, scheduled ancient monuments, and modern constructions, we deliver solutions grounded in over two decades of combined professional experience. Our RICS-certified heritage specialists provide repair specifications, maintenance guidance, and retrofit strategies for historic properties. As accredited party wall surveyors, we manage disputes and notices for both landlords and tenants, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.Our drone surveying capability offers aerial insights into roof and building conditions, identifying hidden defects efficiently. Holding memberships with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Association of Building Engineers, and Chartered Institute of Building, we maintain rigorous professional standards. Client testimonials highlight our responsiveness, technical thoroughness, and transparent communication, particularly in time-sensitive cases requiring rapid turnaround. We prioritise clear explanations of survey findings, offering post-report consultations to ensure clients fully understand property conditions and implications. Our service extends across Kent, covering locations including Canterbury, Dover, and Whitstable, with a focus on both rural and urban property challenges.
Services
Residential Surveys
Party Wall Surveys
Heritage Consultancy
Drone Surveys
Dilapidations
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in residential and heritage building surveys
- Our RICS-certified specialists provide accredited heritage property consultancy
- Free initial plan checks for party wall notices and development proposals
- Drone-assisted surveys identify hidden roof and structural issues efficiently
- Client testimonials highlight rapid report turnaround and clear post-inspection guidance
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Chartered Association of Building Engineers
- Chartered Institute of Building
What people say
Professional advice
Thorough reports
Quick turnaround
Clear explanations
Excellent value
Services
Residential Surveys
Our residential surveys provide comprehensive property condition assessments for homebuyers and owners. Using RICS standards, we identify structural issues, damp problems, and maintenance needs. Reports include clear recommendations to inform purchasing decisions or renovation plans.
Party Wall Surveys
We manage party wall disputes and notices under the Party Wall Act 1996. Services include serving notices, preparing schedules of condition, and resolving disputes between neighbours. Our surveyors ensure legal compliance while protecting clients' interests.
Heritage Consultancy
Specialist advice for listed buildings and heritage properties. We provide repair specifications, maintenance strategies, and retrofit solutions that preserve historical integrity while meeting modern requirements. Our RICS-certified team handles scheduled ancient monuments and conservation area properties.
Drone Surveys
Drone-assisted surveys offer safe, detailed roof and building facade inspections. Qualified pilots capture high-resolution imagery to identify hidden defects, structural issues, and maintenance needs without requiring physical access to dangerous areas.
Dilapidations
We prepare detailed dilapidation schedules for commercial and residential properties. Services include pre-acquisition surveys, schedule of condition assessments, and full dilapidation process management for landlords and tenants.
People
Nathan
Chartered Building Surveyor
RICS-certified surveyor with specialist heritage accreditation, managing residential surveys and party wall matters across Kent. Recognised for clear communication, rapid report turnaround, and technical expertise in listed buildings and boundary disputes.
Questions
What types of building surveys do you offer?
We provide Level 2 Home Buyer Reports for standard properties and Level 3 Building Surveys for detailed structural analysis, including heritage-specific assessments for listed buildings.
Do you handle party wall disputes?
Yes, as accredited party wall surveyors we manage disputes, prepare schedules of condition, and ensure compliance with the Party Wall Act 1996 for both landlords and tenants.
Can you inspect historic properties?
Our RICS-certified heritage specialists provide surveys, repair specifications, and maintenance advice for listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments across Kent.
Do you offer drone inspections?
Yes, we use drones to inspect roofs and building facades, identifying hidden defects safely and efficiently without requiring physical access to dangerous areas.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Kent including Canterbury, Dover, Whitstable, and coastal towns, providing building surveys and consultancy services for residential and commercial properties.
How quickly can you complete a survey?
We typically deliver reports within 5-7 working days, with urgent cases prioritised - one client received a detailed Level 3 survey within a week during a property purchase.
