Building Defect Reports in Surrey
A focused, evidence-led report on a specific defect or group of defects in your property - cause, implications, and the practical remedy. Written by an MRICS Chartered Surveyor for homeowners, buyers, sellers and solicitors who need a clear professional opinion.
- MRICS CharteredDirector-led throughout.
- RICS-regulatedFirm regulation #897221.
- RPSA memberResidential Property Surveyors Association.
- 15+ years' experiencePeriod, altered and defective property.
- £500k PI coverUnderwritten by Hiscox.
Is this the right report for you?
- Homeowners with cracking, damp, settlement or roof concerns.
- Buyers and sellers responding to issues raised in another survey.
- Solicitors and parties involved in disputes, boundary or party-wall matters.
- Pre-purchase questions where a full Level 3 isn't required.
Every report covers, as a minimum:
- Targeted on-site inspection of the defect
- Likely cause and contributing factors
- Photographic evidence and annotations
- Implications for structure, fabric and value
- Recommended remedial works and sequencing
- Indicative budget guidance where appropriate
- Specialist referrals where needed
- Plain-English written report
Chartered Surveyor with more than fifteen years' experience of residential and commercial property across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and South West London. RICS-regulated firm no. 897221.
From quote to report - how it works.
Brief & quote
Send photos and a short description of the issue. We confirm scope, fee and the earliest available date.
Targeted inspection
A focused on-site investigation - typically 1-3 hours depending on the defect and access.
Defect report
Photographic report delivered in 3-5 working days, with a follow-up call to talk through the findings.
Frequently asked
- How is a defect report different from a Level 3 Building Survey?
- A Level 3 is a comprehensive whole-property report. A defect report focuses narrowly on one issue (or a small set of related issues) - typically faster, more affordable, and aimed at understanding cause and remedy.
- Will you carry out invasive investigation?
- Our standard defect report is non-invasive. Where opening up is required (lifted floorboards, removed sections of plaster), we'll either coordinate that with a contractor or recommend a specialist.
- Can the report be used in a dispute?
- Yes - defect reports are written to a professional standard suitable for sharing with solicitors, insurers and other parties. For formal expert-witness work we'll discuss scope separately.
- Do you cover the whole of Surrey and South West London?
- Yes - we attend instructions across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and South West London.
What our clients say
"Very grateful to Oliver for his advice with a stressful business rates dispute involving my father. His guidance helped us achieve an excellent outcome. Highly recommended."
"Oliver made a very thorough inspection of the flat we aim to purchase and gave us a very in-depth report that pointed to issues that we didn't know. It was a pleasure to deal with him and we highly recommend him."
"My partner and I recently used Oliver for a L3 survey and he was brilliant. The level of detail in the report was excellent, and easy to understand. Oliver was really easy to communicate with, and we found the price to be very reasonable. I'd have no hesitation using Oliver again in the future, and highly recommend him to anyone looking to get a survey done."
You may also need
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
If multiple defects or a whole-property assessment is needed, a Level 3 is the better fit.
Drone Roof Survey
When the suspected defect is on a roof, parapet, chimney or other inaccessible area.
Red Book Valuation
Where the defect's effect on market value needs to be formally documented.
Discuss your property with a Chartered Surveyor.
A short, no-obligation conversation is usually enough for us to recommend the right level of report and provide a fixed-fee quote.