Contact Brentwood Surveyors

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours during business days (Monday to Friday). In most cases, one of our chartered surveyors will contact you on the same day you submit your enquiry form, especially if you contact us during morning hours.

Your quotation will include:

• Fixed price for the survey with no hidden costs
• Breakdown of what's included in the service
• Estimated timescale for the survey inspection
• Expected report delivery timeframe
• Answers to any specific questions you've raised

For instant quotes on standard RICS Level 1, 2, or 3 surveys in Brentwood, Chelmsford, or Romford, our team can often provide pricing immediately during your initial call or email response.

Complex surveys such as commercial property surveys, schedule of dilapidations, or party wall matters may require a brief discussion to ensure we provide an accurate fixed-price quotation.

We operate primarily through our online enquiry system to ensure all requests are properly documented and responded to in writing. This approach benefits you by:

• Providing a written record of all discussions and quotations
• Allowing our team to review your specific requirements before responding
• Ensuring accurate pricing based on your property details
• Giving you time to review our proposals at your convenience
• Reducing errors that can occur with verbal communication

When you submit an enquiry through our contact form, you'll receive a personal response from one of our chartered surveyors who will provide their direct contact details for any follow-up questions. This ensures you have a dedicated point of contact throughout your survey process.

We find this method provides better service quality and ensures nothing is missed in the quotation process for your property survey in Brentwood or Essex.

To provide you with an accurate quotation for your property survey, we need the following information:

Essential information:

• Property address: Full address including postcode (CM14, CM15, etc.)
• Property type: Detached, semi-detached, mid-terrace, flat, commercial property
• Approximate property age: e.g., Victorian, 1930s, modern new build
• Number of bedrooms: Or approximate property size
• Survey type required: RICS Level 1, 2, or 3 (or if you're unsure, we can advise)
• Timescale: When you need the survey completed

Helpful additional information:

• Purchase price or property value
• Any known issues or specific concerns
• Whether you're buying or already own the property
• If planning permission or building work is involved
• Whether you need a valuation included

Don't worry if you don't have all these details - our chartered surveyors can guide you through the process and ask relevant questions to ensure we provide the right surveying service for your needs in Essex.

Yes, we understand that property purchases often have tight timescales, especially in the competitive Brentwood and Essex housing market. We can usually accommodate urgent survey requests.

Our standard timescales:

• Survey booking: Usually 3-5 working days from quote acceptance
• RICS Level 1 report: 5-7 working days after inspection
• RICS Level 2 report: 5-7 working days after inspection
• RICS Level 3 report: 7-10 working days after inspection

For urgent requirements:

If you're working to a tight conveyancing deadline, please indicate this clearly in your enquiry form. We'll prioritize your request and aim to arrange the inspection as soon as possible, often within 1-2 working days for properties in Brentwood, Chelmsford, or Romford.

We can also offer expedited report delivery for an additional fee if you need results faster than our standard turnaround. Our team of chartered surveyors will work with you to meet your completion deadline while maintaining the thorough standards expected from CIOB, RICS and/or RPSA accredited professionals.

Brentwood Surveyors provide comprehensive surveying services across a wide area of Essex and the surrounding home counties region:

Primary service areas (where we conduct most surveys):

• Brentwood and surrounding villages (CM14, CM15 postcodes)
• Chelmsford and surrounding areas
• Romford and Harold Wood
• Shenfield and Hutton
• Ingatestone and surrounding areas

Extended coverage throughout Essex:

We regularly conduct building surveys, homebuyer reports, and RICS surveys in Billericay, Basildon, Wickford, Hornchurch, Upminster, South Woodham Ferrers, and many other Essex locations.

M25 corridor properties:

Our surveyors frequently work along the M25 motorway corridor, including Epping, Loughton, Chigwell, and parts of Kent bordering Essex.

Commercial property surveys:

For commercial property surveys, we cover a broader area and can travel further afield depending on project requirements.

For a complete list of areas we cover and detailed information about our local knowledge in each region, please visit our Areas Covered page.

If your property is outside our typical service area, contact us anyway - we may still be able to help or recommend a trusted fellow RICS surveyor in your area.

Where possible, yes. We aim to provide continuity by having the same chartered surveyor who provides your quotation and answers your initial questions also conduct the property inspection and prepare your survey report.

This approach offers several benefits:

• Consistency: The surveyor understands your specific concerns from the outset
• Relationship: You build a rapport with one professional throughout the process
• Efficiency: No need to repeat information or questions to different team members
• Accountability: Clear single point of contact for any follow-up questions

However, in some cases where scheduling conflicts arise or specialist expertise is required (for example, with Grade II listed buildings or complex commercial properties), we may assign a different chartered surveyor from our team who is better suited to your specific property type.

All our surveyors are accredited under CIOB, RICS and/or RPSA and maintain the same high professional standards. When you accept a quotation, we'll confirm which surveyor will be conducting your inspection.

For party wall matters, you may work with one of our specialist party wall surveyors who focus exclusively on Party Wall Act services to ensure expert handling of these sometimes complex situations.

Yes, we can include property valuations as part of our survey services. Our RICS registered valuers provide accurate market valuations that can be added to RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys.

Market Valuation (included with surveys):

When added to a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, our valuation provides an independent professional opinion of the property's market value. This is useful for:

• Confirming the purchase price is fair
• Supporting mortgage applications
• Providing negotiating power if defects are found
• Insurance purposes

Building Reinstatement Valuations:

We also offer building reinstatement valuations which calculate the cost to rebuild your property from scratch. This is essential for property insurance to ensure you're not under-insured.

Standalone Valuation Services:

If you need a standalone RICS valuation without a full survey (for example, for probate, tax planning, matrimonial purposes, or lease extensions), we provide these services separately. Our chartered surveyors and RICS registered valuers have extensive knowledge of property values in Brentwood, Essex, and the surrounding areas.

Simply indicate in your enquiry form if you'd like a valuation included with your survey, or if you require a standalone valuation service. We'll provide clear pricing for all options.

For more information, visit our Property Valuations page.