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What Should you do After a Poor Survey Report?
Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but it can quickly turn stressful if the property survey comes back with bad results. A property survey is a vital part of…
When can and can’t you use your permitted development rights?
Thinking of sprucing up your home with an extension, porch or new garden building? As a homeowner, you have certain permitted development rights that allow you to make minor changes…
Your guide to Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed may look attractive, but this invasive plant spells trouble for UK homeowners. Introduced…
How to choose a surveyor for a period property
However, not all old buildings are worth the purchase price. One of the most important things you can do as a house buyer is to commission a comprehensive building survey…
Why a mortgage valuation is not enough
Home buyers who have found their dream home and had their offer to buy it accepted may think it’s all plain sailing from here, as long as their lender approves…
Does a crack in the wall always mean subsidence?
Buying a property is a major financial commitment, which is why you need to make sure that the building you have your eye on is in good condition before you…
Client Testimonials
jim ashton
2024-06-27
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alan is an absolute gent and his survey information was invaluable to me.
A very detailed building survey completed and report produced within 24hours meant I could decide what / if I wanted to proceed on the property - more importantly gave me the ability to confidently renegotiate with the seller.
Having read the report from cover to cover (3 hours!) Alan was always available for me to go through my concerns / his observations and offered further helpful advice.
I've now got a comprehensive "things to do" list once I take possession of the house - and some fantastic photos of areas you would never normally see! I've never had this level of detail (and backup from the man himself) before, after using numerous 'chain' surveyors over the years.
I cant speak highly enough of Alan and the service he provides - and will be insisting the my daughter uses him when they move in the next couple of years.
Thanks Alan!
Jim & Sarah Ashton.
Alice Jackson
2024-04-10
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really great surveyor and a lovely guy to chat to, he was able to advise my partner and I really well as first time buyers and helped us avoid a lot of mistakes! Highly recommend, especially for anyone not familiar with buying as he explained everything very patiently and was good at getting in touch quickly with answers.
Gareth Taylor
2024-02-22
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really comprehensive survey and produced quickly, would highly recommend.
Linda Cain
2024-02-22
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very happy with the Home Buyers Report carried out by Alan.
We received the 119 page report and photos later the same day.
Alan is very professional and is happily available to answer any questions you may have.
We have just exchanged contracts and looking forward to moving in soon.
We highly recommend Alan and wouldn’t use anyone else!
Abi Browning
2024-02-22
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really professional and efficient. We chose to employ Alan for our building survey and we were impressed with the speed and quality of his report. The advice given was invaluable to support the final decision and our renovation plans. Thanks for all your help Alan!
Mihail Marian
2023-12-19
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alan carried out a level 3 homebuyers survey on a house we had an offer accepted on. It was very easy to get hold of him and he responded quickly to our emails. The report was very detailed and came very quickly (the same day when the survey was done). As FTB we had a lot of questions and Alan was very helpful answering our questions and explaining the details. Highly recommend!
Chris Barker
2023-11-10
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alan gave a swift and highly detailed survey and I would highly recommend his services.He is approachable and has a great depth of knowledge.
chris dawson
2023-11-10
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Alan for a home buyers survey "twice" !!! as our first purchase fell through at the last minute, nothing was too much trouble, communication before and after and an explanation of the very comprehensive report was superb. Would thoroughly recommend using Alan
Aaron
2023-11-06
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alan Rance Surveyors carried a full Building Survey on our prospective purchase and we are very pleased with the depth of the report and the level of service provided. Alan is very experienced and personable, and communication is excellent. He was very happy to respond to our follow-up questions, which he did very quickly. Definitely 5 stars. Thanks very much Alan!
Charlotte Rogers
2023-10-05
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really great and communicative surveyor, would definitely recommend Alan.