Our Services

We offer a wide variety of surveying services to ensure you have all the information you need about your property. Our services include:

• HomeBuyer Reports (Level 2): Ideal for modern properties, this report provides a concise overview of the property’s condition, including any significant defects or issues that might affect its value.
• Building Surveys (Level 3): A more detailed inspection suitable for older or more complex properties. This survey covers all accessible areas and provides a comprehensive analysis of the property’s condition.
• Snagging Inspections: Perfect for new builds, our snagging inspections identify any defects or incomplete work that needs to be addressed by the developer before you move in.
• Specific Defect Reports: If you have concerns about a particular issue, such as damp or structural problems, our specific defect reports provide a focused examination and expert recommendations.
• Party Wall Act Work: We offer professional advice and services related to the Party Wall Act, ensuring that any building work you or your neighbors undertake complies with legal requirements and avoids disputes.

Areas We Serve in Bristol

Bristol is a vibrant city with a rich history and diverse neighbourhoods. Our services are available across the entire city, including:

• Clifton: Known for its Georgian architecture and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton is one of Bristol’s most desirable areas. Our detailed surveys can help ensure you’re making a sound investment in this prestigious neighborhood.
• Redland: This leafy suburb offers a mix of Victorian and Edwardian properties. Our building surveys are particularly useful here, given the age of many of the homes.
• Cotham: With its mix of modern and period properties, Cotham is a popular choice for families and professionals alike. Our HomeBuyer Reports provide a balanced overview suitable for the diverse housing stock in this area.
• Bedminster: An up-and-coming area with a strong community spirit, Bedminster features a range of properties from terraced houses to new builds. Our surveys can help you navigate this dynamic market.
• Southville: Known for its vibrant arts scene and independent shops, Southville is a bustling area with a variety of housing options.
• Stoke Bishop: A residential suburb with a mix of traditional and modern homes, Stoke Bishop offers a peaceful retreat from the city center. Our surveys ensure you have a clear understanding of any potential issues before you commit.

Why Choose West Country Surveyors?

• Experienced Team: Our small team of RICS-registered surveyors bring extensive experience and local knowledge to every survey.
• Detailed Reports: We provide clear, comprehensive reports that highlight any issues and offer actionable advice.
• Customer Focused: We pride ourselves on our customer service, ensuring you have all the information you need to make informed decisions.
• Competitive Pricing: Our services are competitively priced to offer excellent value for money.

Contact Us

Ready to book your survey or need more information? Contact West Country Surveyors today to speak with one of our experts.

Discover the difference with West Country Surveyors and ensure your Bristol property purchase is a sound investment. We look forward to working with you!

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This often one of the first questions we are asked when a person needs a Party Wall Surveyor (or is in a dispute with an adjoining building owner after they have served a party wall notice on them!)

As a Party Wall Act Surveyor practicing in Bristol to Exeter including Taunton, Bridgwater and Chard I pride myself on clear and transparent fees in all matters I deal with.

Whilst reading the October issue of “Build It” magazine there was a small article (reproduced here in the images) where a Building Owner was concerned they had been overcharged by their surveyor for an amendment to the agreement (Party Wall Award), and this got me thinking…

Things that affect the Surveyors fees in a Party Wall matter could be:

• Size of the property
• Quality and completeness of architectural designs
• The complexity of the project
• Number of surveyors needed (depending on the survey you may have one, two or three surveyors involved)
• The level of risk of damage to the neighbouring property
• Any negotiation needed
• Where you live

In the West Country fees generally range from £80.00 to £200.00 per hour for Party Wall Surveyors, but in London it is common for fees to be £175.00 to £350.00 per hour, so depending where in the country the writer of the article was based would have had a huge impact on the fees it cost to create an amendment.

The other thing is that time on site is often kept to a minimum in Party Wall matters to avoid high fees to the property owners but, as is often the case, and well highlighted in the article response by the Editor, there is travel to and from site, office paperwork, phone calls and arguably the bit people forget about most; there is the need to issue the amended Award to both parties, which is simple if the surveyor was a joint appointed surveyor but less easy when there are 2 surveyors on the case.

Party Wall Act Surveyors carry out a statutory function once appointed and work for the wall and not an instructing client.

When an Award is issued the Surveyors normally issue a timesheet and invoice for their work, the same should be done with any amendments, site re-visits or work periodic inspections.

In my experience most Party Wall Surveyors are happy to answer quick questions or billing questions by a simple phone call. There is always a bad apple, but the timesheet should be accurate and can be challenged if a party in the matter believes it to be excessive.

If you are looking to instruct a responsible, transparent and qualified Party Wall Surveyor in Exeter, Bristol, Chard, Taunton, Bridgwater, or surrounding areas, please do contact me.

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