A pre-market survey that puts you in control of your sale — before a buyer's surveyor finds something you didn't know about.
For home sellers · Recommended by estate agents
The problem
When a buyer commissions a survey after agreeing a price, any issues they find become a negotiating weapon. You're weeks into the sale, emotionally committed, and under pressure to accept a reduced offer or risk losing the buyer entirely.
The price chip: buyer's surveyor finds a defect, buyer demands a reduction — often far exceeding the actual repair cost
The fall-through: buyer withdraws entirely, the property goes back to market, and other buyers ask why
The delay: additional specialist investigations slow the whole chain, pushing back completion by weeks or months
The cost of being caught out
A surveyor on your side
The Property Insight Survey is a RICS Level 3 standard inspection carried out before you go to market — commissioned by you, for you. You receive a full written report, and you choose to share it with prospective buyers as evidence of your transparency and the property's condition.
As independent RICS-qualified surveyors with no ties to estate agents or lenders, our report carries the professional weight buyers and their solicitors can rely on.
Discover issues on your timeline — not the buyer's — so you can address them, price accordingly, or disclose proactively
Remove the buyer's negotiating lever — when they already have a professional report, there's nothing to "discover" after agreeing a price
Build buyer confidence from day one — a seller who commissions their own survey signals a property worth trusting
The most thorough residential inspection available — the same standard buyers of older and complex properties rely on. Your report carries genuine professional authority.
No relationship with your estate agent, mortgage lender, or any buyer. The report is impartial — which is precisely what makes it credible to buyers and their solicitors.
A copy of the report is provided for sharing with prospective buyers — making it a marketing asset as much as a survey.
Why it makes a difference
The only difference between these two journeys is who commissions the survey first.
Seller loses control at the worst possible moment
Seller stays in control from listing to completion
What's included
The Property Insight Survey is carried out to the same thorough standard as a Level 3 Building Survey — the most detailed pre-purchase inspection available for residential property.
Internal roof void inspected where accessible — rafters, felt, battens, and covering assessed in full detail.
External and internal walls checked for movement, cracking, or cavity issues — with assessment of likely cause and severity.
Suspended timber floors and subfloor void inspected for rot, movement, beetle activity, or inadequate ventilation.
Damp meter readings throughout, with investigation of rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation — a common area of buyer concern.
Frames, glazing, lintels, and joinery assessed for rot, movement, or failed seals — issues that frequently appear in buyers' surveys.
Visual inspection of heating, plumbing, drainage, and electrics — noting concerns and recommending specialist testing where needed.
Where appropriate, an indication of likely repair costs — useful for deciding whether to fix issues before listing or reflect them in the asking price.
Any areas requiring specialist investigation — drainage, electrics, structural engineer — are clearly identified so you can act before going to market.
For estate agents
Recommending a Property Insight Survey to your vendors isn't just good advice — it's a competitive advantage for your agency.
Fewer fall-throughs on your listings means better pipeline certainty and more completions
Better-informed buyers proceed with more confidence and less hesitation
Stronger listings — a surveyed property stands out from comparable stock on the market
Vendor trust — recommending independent professional advice builds the agent-vendor relationship
We work directly with estate agents who recommend the Property Insight Survey to vendors. Contact us to discuss how we can support your agency.
The written report is theirs to share with buyers, include in marketing particulars, or provide to solicitors. A tangible asset from the moment it's delivered.
Because we have no ties to any agency, our report is seen by buyers and their solicitors as genuinely impartial — which is what gives it its value.
How it works
Share the property address and we'll provide a fixed fee quote and available inspection dates within one business day.
Your RICS-qualified surveyor carries out a thorough Level 3 standard inspection — typically three to four hours depending on the property.
A full written report is delivered within four business days — clearly written, with repair cost guidance and clear next steps where relevant.
Use the report to address issues, inform your asking price, and share with buyers — turning a professional survey into a marketing asset.
Your report
The Property Insight Survey report is written to be shared — with buyers, their solicitors, and their own surveyors. Its value lies in its independence and the professional authority behind it.
Because it is produced by a RICS-regulated firm with no ties to the sale, buyers and their advisors treat it as credible evidence — not a sales document.
A thorough, element-by-element written assessment — causes of defects explained, not just noted.
Where sufficient evidence exists, an indication of likely costs — so you can make informed decisions before listing.
A copy of the report is provided specifically for sharing with prospective purchasers as part of your sale process.
Timed to fit your listing preparation — so the report is ready before your property goes live.
Our other services
Whether you're buying or selling, we offer the full range of residential survey and valuation services.
For buyers of conventional homes in reasonable condition. Traffic-light rated, plain-English report in two business days.
Learn more →The most thorough survey for older, altered, or complex properties. Investigates causes, not just symptoms.
Learn more →Independent market valuations for Help to Buy, probate, shared ownership, and matrimonial purposes.
Learn more →High-resolution aerial inspection of your roof — CAA compliant, fully insured, written report with photographs.
Learn more →Request a quote today — we'll come back to you within one business day with a fixed fee and available dates.
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