Chartered Surveyor in Twickenham
Twickenham, St Margarets and Strawberry Hill are dominated by substantial Edwardian and Victorian terraces and villas, with significant Georgian survivals close to the river and large inter-war family housing in Whitton and East Twickenham.
What we typically inspect in Twickenham
Riverside Twickenham retains Georgian survivals around Montpelier Row, Sion Row and Strawberry Hill. The bulk of the residential stock is late-Victorian and Edwardian terraced and semi-detached housing built between 1880 and 1914, particularly in St Margarets and East Twickenham. Whitton is predominantly 1930s semis. Recent apartment schemes have appeared near the station and stadium.
Common defects we find in Twickenham
- Bay window movement and dropped lintels in Edwardian terraces.
- Loft conversion compliance - fire separation, structural support, escape routes.
- Side and rear extension settlement on London Clay around mature trees.
- Original lath-and-plaster ceilings with bowing and detachment.
- Slate roof failures with cement-bedded ridge tiles on Edwardian terraces.
- Riverside flood risk and historic basement waterproofing failures.
Loft and rear extensions
Almost every Twickenham terrace has been extended - checking that works were carried out compliantly is a key part of any survey.
Riverside flood zones
Properties between Twickenham Embankment and Strawberry Hill warrant flood-zone and historic claim checks.
Conservation areas
Multiple conservation areas including Twickenham Riverside, Strawberry Hill and St Margarets - relevant for any flagged alteration plans.
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Surveys in Twickenham - common questions
- Do you cover the whole of Twickenham?
- Yes. We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, Red Book valuations and new-build snagging right across Twickenham and the surrounding postcodes.
- Which RICS survey level is right for a Twickenham property?
- For most older or altered homes in Twickenham we recommend the RICS Level 3 Building Survey. For modern, conventional houses in good order, a Level 2 Home Survey is usually sufficient. We're happy to advise on the right level before you instruct.
- How quickly can you survey a property in Twickenham?
- We typically attend Twickenham instructions within 5-7 working days and issue the report 3-5 working days after inspection.
- Are you MRICS and RICS-regulated?
- Yes. Oliver James Surveyors is a RICS-regulated firm led by Oliver, holding professional indemnity insurance and reporting to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Rules of Conduct and Red Book Global Standards.
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."
Speak to a Chartered Surveyor about your Twickenham property.
A short, no-obligation conversation is usually enough for us to recommend the right level of report and provide a fixed-fee quote.