Rights of Light, Party Walls, Dilapidations - all topics your average Chartered Building Surveyor will deal with on a daily basis, but what do they mean and what does a Building Surveyor actually do?
Well, a Chartered Building Surveyor is not quite the antiquated creature that some may imagine. In fact, Building Surveying is one of the more vibrant faculties within the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), with approximately 25,000 members globally.
Chartered Building Surveyors are both specialists and generalists, with many providing a “one stop shop” and others providing specific advice on topics such as building defects or boundary disputes. At Eddisons, we like to think of ourselves as the generalist firm with specialist individuals. We have a highly motivated team with individuals specialising in a variety of different topics, all of which require an in-depth knowledge of construction, design and cost. We are able to offer help on the peculiarities of building next to, or attached to, other properties, or provide strategic advice on disrepair of a property which has a legal liability (Dilapidations).
Such is the variety within Building Surveying that a typical day can include anything from the project management of the shopfit of a well known lingerie chain, to providing expert boundary advice on a farm in the middle of the moors!
So why use a Chartered Building Surveyor? Have you ever wished that your project, whether it be a residential extension or commercial dispute, be finished to the time, cost and quality you desire? Our in-depth knowledge of the property industry, coupled with our experience of working within a team based environment, can add significant value to your project.
We are also ideally positioned to report upon residential property, particularly in a declining market. A Building Surveyor’s report, unlike a standard survey, includes a costed summary of defects, which can be used for budgeting purposes or as a negotiation tool.
The RICS governance also guarantees that a Surveyor has acquired the adequate skills and expertise to undertake their role, whilst giving you access to independent complaints handling procedures. You also have the comfort of knowing that your surveyor has the correct level of professional indemnity insurance.
So next time you require clear and concise advice on a specific property matter, why not consider phoning Eddisons Building Surveyors?
Further information on Eddisons' services is available on our website - www.eddisons.com or in our brand video http://youtu.be/kNBTa0XH-Uk.
