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The Benefit of a Building Survey over a Lender’s Valuation

The Benefit of a Building Survey over a Lender’s Valuation

Latest News, Property Problems, Property Surveys, Purchasing a House, Valuations

We often get asked what the benefit of a building survey is over the lender’s valuation. In a recent ‘This is Money’ article, our very own Grant Barnes – Chartered Surveyor and Valuer looks at the issues faced by one home buyer who relied on a...
The Benefit of a Building Survey over a Lender’s Valuation

London Clay – Got that sinking feeling?

Latest News, Property Problems, Purchasing a House, Selling Your House

London clay is disliked for building houses on, though inevitably most of Greater London is built on it. The mention of London Clay can cause home buyers’ stomachs to sink. It’s the main culprit behind subsidence, which is something any surveyor should be checking for...
Fire Safety In Flats – What You Need To Know

Fire Safety In Flats – What You Need To Know

Latest News, Property Problems

Fire safety in flats is not just about cladding, although this has been a very newsworthy part of fire safety since the Grenfell fire. We often get asked by clients how Fire Safety legislation affects their property or one they are considering purchasing. Here are...
Identifying a deep-rooted problem – Japanese Knotweed

Identifying a deep-rooted problem – Japanese Knotweed

Property Problems

In February 2015 we did a home survey on a London property that gave our buyers a very good reason to renegotiate the price. It also made it harder for them to get a mortgage. The Property: A ground-floor flat in a 1930s red-brick semi, Brixton The Problem: Japanese...

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Barnes and Barnes Surveyors London
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ant co
ant co
10:00 16 Jun 22
When a relative fell in love with a property I decided to get a professional eye on things and arranged a survey at short notice,and quite a few important issues were highlighted which could have been quite costly,report was very detailed and contained pictures,also had detailed chat with surveyor which again helped me to make the right decision,so great service if you have any doubts get a professional eye involved.
Chung Harrison
Chung Harrison
04:09 08 Jun 22
Barnes and Barnes offers excellent service and provides advice that a homebuyer needs. All properties come with some sort of problem, one way or another. Some surveyors tell you what is wrong without more. But with Grant Barnes not only he highlights risks to the property, but informs you of the magnitude of the risks and how to respond to them.On one occassion in which Grant highlighted that there are serious issues with a property that we were not aware of, we did not proceed. We learnt later on that had we proceeded with the transaction, it will have huge financial impact on us. For this we are very much grateful for Grant's advice.The wider team is also very helpful and responsive on correspondence, and with scheduling calls with the surveyor.Overall I highly recommend homebuyers to consider instructing Barnes and Barnes when you are purchasing a property in London and surrounding areas.
Guy T
Guy T
14:00 31 Mar 22
Barnes and Partners carried out a probate valuation for me following the death of my wife. It all went well and was completed in around a week.
Carlo Ghiulgiuoglu
Carlo Ghiulgiuoglu
11:36 22 Mar 22
Very efficient and helpful over the phone. I strongly recommend as they take the time to talk you through the process, especially if you are a new home buyer like myself. Thank you for all your help!!
Natural Herb Solution UK Ltd.
Natural Herb Solution UK Ltd.
11:34 08 Mar 22
Barnes and Barnes Surveyors conducted a very comprehensive valuation report. It was easy to read and understand. We were satisfied and would choose them over again. Thank you for the good teamwork!
Gavin Tanton
Gavin Tanton
13:23 11 Feb 22
Federica Carlotto
Federica Carlotto
10:54 24 Dec 21
Barnes and Barnes was recommended to me, and I would definitely recommend to others myself. I commissioned them a Home Buyer Report. The Report was thorough and very informative. The surveyor was also available for a follow-up phone call. I had the impression they really care about their job, which is very reassuring as a property buyer.
claudine Snape
claudine Snape
22:33 23 Dec 21
Grant and his team were responsive and friendly producing a very thorough report within agreed timescales.
Gavin Tanton
Gavin Tanton
13:12 02 Dec 21
James Bryan
James Bryan
19:48 07 Oct 21
We've used them several times now for properties we've needed surveys for, and always been happy with the product. Very detailed and helpful, lays out exactly the situation we're getting into - good or bad.
Ivan Eastley
Ivan Eastley
14:30 26 Jul 21
Brilliant experience. Grant Barnes did a RICS Homebuyer survey for a flat me & partner were interested in buying recently. The report was very reasonably priced and had a quick turnaround. The report was very thorough and the layout was easy to read and easy to see which parts were most urgent/concerning.Grant very kindly spent time on the phone before & after the survey with me (I'm a first-time buyer), explaining the many questions I had, which I much appreciated. The reception staff I've spoken to have been nothing but helpful and professional too.We were able to make an informed decision not to purchase the property after receiving the survey. Despite the purchase falling through, we're very happy to have found a professional & reliable surveyor for the future. We'll definitely be using Barnes & Barnes again on the next property we put down an offer on!Update 26/07/2021:I used Barnes & Barnes for another survey on a different property recently and once again, got the same fantastic service. The original survey date in June had to be pushed back due to the sellers having a Covid scare, and all the Barnes & Barnes staff were wonderfully patient with helping me get the survey rearranged. They got it done very soon after.The report was very thorough and extremely helpful, and I had another post-survey call with Grant which really reassured me and helped me clear some things up.I can't recommend them enough!
kerri duggan
kerri duggan
11:06 03 Jul 21
Nicole Schivardi
Nicole Schivardi
07:49 25 Jun 21
Grant did a building survey on the Victorian house we were purchasing (which is inclusive of a chat before the survey and follow up conversations). He was very approachable and efficient and the reception team were extremely helpful and quick at responding (shout out to Amelia). Sadly our vendor pulled out just before exchange of contracts..it means we’ll hopefully find somewhere else soon and if so we’ll surely be back using Barnes & Barnes services
Shaun Gordon
Shaun Gordon
12:02 16 Apr 21
I was very impressed with the service, through initial contact to final report. Grant and his team are highly professional and well organised, and his report was thorough and supported by evidence.It's one of those services that I might not use again (i'm not in the habit of buying property), though if I did, I would choose Grant next time too. Thanks.
Andy Daley
Andy Daley
09:27 31 Mar 21
Very good service - Grant went the extra mile to inspect all aspects of the property. Pre and post survey phone calls also really helped give assurance. Highly recommend.
Mat Ryer
Mat Ryer
06:04 23 Mar 21
Danielle Salamon
Danielle Salamon
20:59 24 Feb 21
Really great, very thorough survey, a lot of care taken.
Erik Mielke
Erik Mielke
10:23 20 Feb 21
Great communication and very responsive. Survey was conducted to a high standard and in the timeframe agreed. Perhaps not the cheapest option but the fee was fair and it was the only firm we contacted who were professional and focused on the job.
DCX Design - Website services
DCX Design - Website services
12:02 19 Feb 21
A very professional company to work alongside. I highly recommend to anyone needing surveying or valuation services.
Debbie McL
Debbie McL
17:21 15 Feb 21
We used Barnes and Barnes for our house purchase this year, the report was really thorough and it highlighted several issues that I needed to pick up with the seller. Grant talked me through the report and explained to me in "non-technical" speak what each of the items I was concerned about meant and what a proposed approach to them would be, which was extremely helpful. There are a couple of not so great reviews on here which are from sellers of properties - and these reviews are exactly why I chose Grant. I wanted someone who had my best interests in mind (not the sellers!) as at the end of the day its my money at stake. I was not disappointed. Thanks Grant and team.
Tim Postle
Tim Postle
11:20 01 Feb 21
Grant did a Homebuyers Report for me in December. It wasn't the quickest lead time on offer, but the in-depth quality of the survey was worth the wait. I felt equipped in the conveyancing process but also it put me in a good position to be able to competently maintain the property post-completion. I had a subsequent enquiry in January about the garden demise, and Grant took the time to give me some knowledgable advice over the phone on how to resolve the issue. Would recommend without hesitation.
Emma Everest
Emma Everest
10:50 22 Dec 20
Great service. Professional and very helpful.
Richard Swayne
Richard Swayne
10:22 28 Nov 19
Very good level of service and advice on a challenging property with various issues. Would use again and recommend to anyone wanting a good survey.Thanks!
James Mummery
James Mummery
11:26 17 Nov 19
I chose Barnes and Barnes ahead of other surveyors, despite being the upper end of the quotes I had received, as I was impressed with their local knowledge and experience of the area. I was left confident that it would be one of the named core team of very experienced surveyors doing the assessment, and not signing off a report produced by a trainee (fear of service provided by other cheaper suppliers).Grant Barnes undertook my survey directly and was very helpful talking it through on the phone afterwards and giving advice on how to understand and act upon the survey results.As a first time buyer I would highly recommend Barnes and Barnes as surveying professionals.
Andrew Williams
Andrew Williams
20:07 18 Jul 19
Barnes and Barnes surveyors were quick to respond, very friendly and responsive. They provided us with a very comprehensive survey. They had a great RAG system and eas to understand.Thank you so much for your help.
Michael Williams
Michael Williams
12:45 22 Feb 19
I have found Grant Barnes to be a very professional surveyor after he did a thorough & detailed survey on my house. I am happy to recommend him to anyone looking at buying period property.
Tarek Soliman
Tarek Soliman
17:28 11 Dec 18
Grant gave comprehensive advice and assistance during our property purchase as well as a comprehensive assessment report. Recommended for local knowledge and willingness to help explain issues.
Ross Evans
Ross Evans
12:13 20 Aug 18
Very pleased with the standard and professionalism of the HBR from Grant. Very thorough inspection, and a detailed and comprehensive report.
David G
David G
20:49 24 May 18
Very thorough survey and efficient service. The survey helped us make to some key decisions on home purchases and work required.
Dave Wardle
Dave Wardle
09:42 06 Mar 18
We dealt with Keith and he helped us emensely through our party wall agreement.Service was outstanding and would highly recommend there services.
damian welch
damian welch
10:51 24 Feb 18
I'll update this review once the matter is completed.
Zabelle Alaya
Zabelle Alaya
12:50 19 Jan 18
thank you for being concerned
Caz L8a92
Caz L8a92
14:32 14 Sep 17
Fantastically thorough survey. Highly recommend this firm and their service.
Pete Gallagher
Pete Gallagher
16:00 28 Jul 17
My first experience dealing with building surveyors, and was completely satisfied with the service. I needed an extremely urgent survey carried out, and was calling around frantically for a company who could turn it around in 2 days. Keith visited on the same day and got my report back to me within the required timeframe. Very positive experience, and will definitely use again and recommend
Tim Donovan
Tim Donovan
16:14 22 Aug 14
I hired Haywater Surveyors to do a small valuation in a residential property for me. I couldn't be happier with their service. They were extremely professional and thorough, and very reasonably priced. They were able to perform the work promptly and I was issued with a report within 24 hours.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Grant & Haywater Surveyors.
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