Chartered Surveyors in Faversham

Faversham has one of the largest concentrations of listed buildings of any small town in England —
over 470 of them — spread across Abbey Street, Court Street, West Street and the creekside. That
makes it a rewarding town to buy into and a demanding one to inspect.

What we check in Faversham

Timber framing hidden behind later brick refronting is common, and we look hard at how those
frames have been treated: cement render, modern plaster and impermeable paint all cause decay that
is invisible until it is expensive. We check for unauthorised alteration to listed fabric, because
enforcement liability passes to you on completion. Creekside properties need a flood risk and
ground conditions assessment. On the newer estates at Oare and Ospringe the questions are more
conventional — build quality, snagging, drainage and NHBC cover.

Surveys in Faversham

Listed and timber-framed property should have an RICS Level 3 Building Survey, and we will often
recommend a follow-up specific defect report where the frame cannot be inspected without opening up.

Services we provide in Faversham

• RICS Home Survey Level 2 (Homebuyer Survey) and Level 3 (Building Survey)
• Structural surveys, specific defect reports and crack and movement assessment
• Damp, timber and condensation investigations
• Red Book valuations for probate, capital gains tax, matrimonial and shared ownership
• Party wall notices, awards and disputes under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
• Schedules of condition, dilapidations and commercial building surveys
• New build snagging inspections and professional consultant’s certificates

Every report is produced by an RICS regulated chartered surveyor, written in plain English, and
delivered with photographs, a clear summary of the significant findings and an indication of likely
repair costs.

Faversham survey questions we are asked most

Can you survey a listed building in Faversham?

Yes. A significant part of our Faversham work is on listed and locally listed property. We report on the historic fabric, the appropriateness of past repairs, and any alterations that appear to have been made without listed building consent, because that liability transfers to you on completion.

Why is cement render a problem on old Faversham houses?

Historic timber-framed and soft-brick walls need to breathe. Cement render and modern masonry paint trap moisture in the wall, and the timber and brick behind decay quietly for years. Removing it and reinstating lime is expensive, so we always flag it as a cost before you commit.

Book a surveyor in Faversham. Call us or use the enquiry form below and we will come back to you the same working day with a fixed fee and the earliest available inspection date.