Experienced Surveyors In Tring

Alan Rance Surveyors are a firm of independent surveyors in and around Tring, Hertfordshire as well as Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We have 40+ years’ experience and a large portfolio of professional services including Home Condition Surveys, Building Surveys and Energy Performance Certificates. We aim to provide all our clients with the best possible advice at cost-effective rates.

Nestled in the Chiltern Hills on the western edges of Hertfordshire, the market town of Tring is home to around 12,000 inhabitants. With its pretty streets and beautiful countryside, Tring is ideal for those wanting to live outside London while still being able to commute easily into the city. Trains to the capital take just 40 minutes, while the A41 can take you to the M25 and M1 in 20 minutes.

Building Surveys in Tring

At Alan Rance Surveyors, you can expect to receive expert guidance from experienced property professionals. We have a wide range of residential and commercial surveying services at our disposal to help you make the right choice with your property purchase in Tring.

Home Buyers Surveys

Building Surveys

Buy-to-Let Surveys

Thatched Roof Surveys

Clay-Lump Building Surveys

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

From Alan

“With over 30 years of surveying experience and local area knowledge, our team is perfectly positioned to assess any property in the Tring, Berkhamsted or Chesham area. I’m proud to have delivered a professional service to countless local clients, helping them make an informed decision about their new home or business premises.

Call us on 01525 220786 for a free quote. Our friendly team can discuss your requirements, and demonstrate how our property surveys represent the best value for money.”

Why Do I Need a Survey?

Your lender will usually require a Mortgage Valuation once your offer on a property has been accepted. However, this type of appraisal must not be confused with a Home Condition Survey. The Mortgage Valuation only serves to confirm the value of the property to the lender, and there is no obligation to comment on any part of the property’s condition.

As a buyer, you may think you have the measure of a property from your viewings, but there is only so much that the inexperienced eye will be able to see. Once you take ownership of the building, any hidden defects become your responsibility, and many buyers spend thousands rectifying issues that could have been revealed by a professional Home Condition Survey.

A qualified surveyor will not only identify property defects but establish how serious they are, and the requirements for setting them right. With the help of a home survey, you can avoid potentially costly and stressful problems after the sale by using the Home Condition Survey findings to re-negotiate with the vendor before exchanging contracts.

What Is a Home Condition Survey?

Our Home Condition Survey consists of a full inspection of the property, covering every visible and accessible area. The surveyor’s findings will be listed in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow report, making any concerns clear and offering expert advice about how to deal with them. The entire process is designed to give our customers a thorough understanding of the property, and support them in their decision to proceed, re-negotiate or walk away from a purchase.

Our Home Condition Surveys are carried out by one of our experienced SAVA or BRE certified Residential Property Surveyors. Our team members undergo regular auditing to ensure our customers receive the highest service quality, every time. With local expertise and training to the latest standards, you can be confident when choosing an Alan Rance Surveyor.

What Does the HCS Include?

Chimney Stack
Drains and Pipes
Roof and Coverings
External Walls
Windows and Doors
Fascia Bargeboards
Patios and Ponds
Fences and Garden Walls
Floor and Skirting
Walls & Plaster
Bathroom and Kitchen
Cupboards and Shelving
Dampness
Electrics, Gas & Oil
Electric Heating

3 Bedroomed Semi with Granny Annex in Leighton Buzzard

3 Bedroom Semi with Granny Annex in Leighton Buzzard

4 Bedroom Detached in Leighton Buzzard

4 Bedroomed Detached Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire.

4 Bedroom Detached Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire

Listed Property Thatched 2 Bedrooms Ampthill Bedfordshire

Condition Survey in Tring

Detached property on the Grove Estate, Tring. Built 1940.

This property was suffering from a lack of supporting lintels over the windows and expansion of the brickwork under the garage window as the brickwork was cracking and dropping. Another classic problem we identified was that the downlighters on the first floor had been fitted into the insulation in the loft space and not fitted with fire caps. This means that the insulation was either moved out of the way or could potentially be heated up by the light below, leaving the possibility that a fire could occur. We recommended that these should be fitted with fire caps.

The downpipes at the front of the building were allowing water to seep from the connectors up the wall, requiring either a clean-out of the downpipes or the soakaway. The tiles were broken on the side lean-to, which could not be seen from the ground. This is where a camera on a pole was invaluable to be able to detect the issue.