Stokemont Chartered Surveyors
Surveyors in South East London
If you’re navigating the property market in South East London, then understanding the role of a surveyor is essential. From uncovering hidden structural issues to resolving complex legal disputes, a surveyor can help in a huge range of scenarios. In this guide, we’ll explain what a surveyor does, when you might need one, and how our team at Stokemont can help you protect your property and investment.
What is a Surveyor?
A surveyor is a trained professional who evaluates properties for potential issues, structural concerns, and overall condition. They also provide accurate valuations, which are essential if you’re selling your property.
Although the role they play is crucial, surveyors are often underappreciated. They play a key part in making sure buildings are safe, structurally sound, and legally compliant. Without their input, many homeowners and landlords would struggle to meet regulatory standards. Plus there’d be plenty more boundary disputes without their assistance.
You might wonder what separates a standard surveyor from a chartered surveyor. The answer is quality, training, and professional recognition. Chartered surveyors are certified by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a respected global authority in the property sector. To gain this status, a surveyor must complete a rigorous education and pass a series of formal assessments.
Party Wall Surveying
Boundary Surveying
Licence for Alterations
Access Licences
RICS HomeBuyer Reports
Schedules of Condition
Defect Analysis
Snagging List Report
Property Valuation
Commercial Dilapidations
Rent Reviews & Lease Renewals
Purchase & Acquisition
If you want to speak to a qualified surveying professional about any of the above services, please get in touch.
How will our Surveyors in South East London help you?
Our team of surveyors offer a range of services designed to make property ownership and management easier. We provide practical guidance, backed by expertise and years of experience.
If you’re in need of a rent review, then you’ve come to the right place. When it’s time to review rent or renew a lease, tensions can sometimes rise between landlords and tenants. Our surveyors can step in as impartial experts.
We assess the market, analyse the specific property, and provide guidance on fair rental values. Tenants can be assured they aren’t overpaying, while landlords gain confidence that their property is being valued correctly.
Before any building work begins, we recommend a Schedule of Condition report. One of our surveyors will visit the adjoining property to document its current state. This detailed inspection serves as a reference point in case any disputes arise. It helps determine whether any damage was pre-existing or caused by the new construction.
When should you hire a Surveyor in South East London?
Hiring a surveyor isn’t just something to consider when things go wrong. If you’re based in South East London, where the property market has a range of properties, there are several key moments when hiring a surveyor is especially important.- Helpful if you’re selling your home – When you’re getting ready to sell your property, hiring a surveyor beforehand can help smooth the entire process. A detailed survey can reveal hidden problems like damp or roof damage. Fixing these before putting your property on the market helps prevent delays and renegotiations. It also reassures buyers, especially when they see a positive survey report from a trusted professional.
- Handling a boundary dispute – Boundary issues with neighbours can escalate quickly. A surveyor brings objectivity and clarity. Using historical records, Land Registry data, and on-site measurements, they can define where the true boundary lies. Their reports are often accepted as evidence in legal disputes, but most importantly, their input can prevent legal action altogether. It’s a calm and professional way to resolve an often emotional issue.
- Dealing with inheritance tax – If you’ve inherited a property, or you’re managing someone’s estate, a reliable valuation is essential. Chartered surveyors can provide valuations that comply with RICS ‘Red Book’ standards. These are trusted by HMRC and can help ensure you aren’t overpaying on inheritance tax.
FC Marylebone Football Club
With our head office based off Baker Street in Marylebone, we consider ourselves London locals! We’re very proud and privileged to sponsor our local football club FC Marylebone which is an FA Charted Standard and Active Westminster Mark Awarded Club.Like FC Marylebone our team of Surveyors share a great deal of core values; discipline, hard work, dedication and teamwork. We pledge to ensure these values form the basis of all of our Property Surveying Services.
We’re incredibly proud to be a part of this passionate and successful football club!
How much does a Surveyor in South East London cost?
Costs can vary depending on the nature of the service you require. In South East London, the pricing generally reflects the property’s size, the complexity of the issue, and the type of survey requested.
Party Wall Surveys cost around £700 plus VAT. This depends on the property and the nature of the construction work involved.
Valuation services cost around £700 plus VAT, while a boundary assessment cost £1,150 plus VAT for a single boundary assessment.
Team Qualifications
Our team of surveyors are not only highly experienced but importantly they are also qualified.
We’re proud to confirm our surveyors hold membership status and accreditation to some of the world’s leading professional governing bodies including; the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Pyramus and Thisbe Club (P&T).
