Welcome to Alan Rance Surveyors

A report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) states that a staggering 80% of buyers do not commission a property survey before committing to a purchase. Some mistakenly believe that a mortgage valuation will provide sufficient information, while others underestimate the value of a professional structural assessment of the building. Either way, without a survey, buyers are at risk of taking ownership of a building that may be beset with hidden defects that are expensive and time consuming to rectify.

Investing in a professional Building Survey will avoid unpleasant surprises further down the line, and can act as a useful tool when negotiating with the vendor. It is not unusual for our clients to be able to negotiate significant sums off the previously agreed purchase price, or have the vendor fix a costly structural issue before signing contracts. We also have clients thanking us for the reassurance when a report comes back all clear, so the value of a Building Survey or Home Condition Survey should not be underestimated.

Our reports offer an easy to understand assessment of a property’s condition, raising any structural or legal concerns that you, the buyer, should be aware of prior to exchanging contracts. We ensure our service is cost effective, and report in the most efficient way to enable you to make informed decisions and proceed with your purchase without undue delay.

Alan Rance is an experienced building surveyor with an established reputation in the Northwestern Home Counties of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. With over 30 years of carrying out professional assessments, Alan has worked with private residences, commercial property, listed buildings, industrial facilities and retail premises in and around Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, St Albans and Tring.

Alan and his team deliver straightforward, jargon-free Building Surveys, Home Condition Surveys and EPCs for a range of clients, including private individuals, large and small companies and Local Authorities.

At Alan Rance Surveyors, we guarantee that every client receives exceptional service and excellent value for money. Our Building Surveys are conducted by a specialist SAVA-certified surveyor who is regularly audited to ensure consistent high-quality reporting. Our EPCs are produced by trained Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) who are Elmhurst Energy accredited.

In addition to professional certifications, every report is covered by the assurance of Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.