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Why an RPSA surveyor

Unlike surveyors of old, as members of the RPSA we work to the highest standards in the industry, carrying out full and thorough inspections that give you answers, not questions.

RPSA surveyors are specialist residential property surveyors
They hold relevant qualifications or have demonstrated their knowledge and experience
They are members of an independent arbitration scheme that is free for consumers
They carry out inspections to the highest standards in our industry*
They are bound by a Code of Conduct that defines their standards of professional ethics, sustainability, inclusivity and response to complaints

Won't my lender's valuer assess the condition of the property?

Increasingly, lender valuers rely on digital data to assess the risk of the loan, without ever actually going to the property. Even if they do a physical visit, it will be a brief and incomplete review, and you probably won’t even get a copy of their report. The valuation is only intended for the benefit of the lender and they, too, will advise you to get independent advice about the condition of the home you are buying.

The house is quite modern, so do I really need a survey?

While it’s true that a modern property could have fewer defects than an older home, in more recent years, builders have tended to cut costs which has resulted in defects appearing in newer homes more rapidly than they might have done in an older property.
Only a thorough survey will give you the peace of mind to know what is, and isn’t, wrong.

What survey do I need?

Members of the RPSA offer a range of surveys that are suitable for all types and size of home. Only RPSA Surveyors offer products which are all based on a full and thorough inspection.

- Home Buyer/Condition Survey
- Building Survey
- New-build snagging inspection