Chartered Surveyors in Broadstairs

Broadstairs has a well-maintained mix of Victorian villas, inter-war semis and bungalows, plus a
compact old town around Viking Bay. It is generally in better repair than its Thanet neighbours,
which changes what a survey is actually for.

What we check in Broadstairs

Where stock is sound, the value of a survey lies in the forward maintenance picture — roof covering
remaining life, window replacement cycles, and electrical and heating installations that are
approaching the end of their service life. Coastal exposure and chalk cliff proximity still matter
close to the bays. Bungalow buyers should note that we pay particular attention to flat roofs, older
felt coverings and cold-roof condensation. Loft conversions and rear extensions get checked against
building control records.

Surveys in Broadstairs

An RICS Level 2 Homebuyer Survey is often sufficient for a conventional, well-kept inter-war house
here. We will say so rather than upselling you.

Services we provide in Broadstairs

• 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.

Broadstairs survey questions we are asked most

Can I get away with a Level 2 survey in Broadstairs?

Often, yes. Much of the inter-war and post-war stock here is conventional and well maintained, and a Level 2 Homebuyer Survey covers it properly. We will tell you when that is the case rather than pushing you to a more expensive report you do not need.

What should bungalow buyers watch for?

Flat roofs on extensions and garages, older felt coverings near the end of their life, and cold-roof condensation in the loft. Bungalows also have a large roof area relative to floor area, so roof covering renewal is proportionately a bigger cost than on a two-storey house.

Book a surveyor in Broadstairs. 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.