Residential &
Building Surveys

What We Do

Charters-Reid Surveyors Ltd

The Danes probably founded and it’s not clear if they surveyed properties before exchange. SCARBOROUGH gets its name from the Danish word Burgh meaning castle or fortification.

Moving to modern times:

The 19th century saw a a huge number of improvements to the town of Scarborough. In fact during 1805 an Act of Parliament formed a body of men called the Improvement Commissioners with powers to pave, clean and light the streets of Scarborough (with oil lamps).

The notorious Rotunda Museum opened in 1829. One of the first waterworks company was formed in Scarborough in 1844. We also know Cliff Bridge opened in 1827 and more lately Valley Bridge opened in 1865.

The age of steam Scarborough in 1845. The town came became very popular with the Victorians making one of the firsts seaside towns. Victorian terraced propertied populate rather a lot of the town. Theses properties have undergone much alteration and repair work. Hence the need for a survey.

The housing Stock nowadays is very mixed including many new homes. Because construction standards have fallen most smart house buyers of new homes choose to have a survey on new homes.

Scarborough Surveyors

Simon Ward was one of the most respected and skilled surveyors in the Yorkshire region. Upon his retirement he choose us to continue his service of providing first class honest no nonsense surveys in the Scarborough area. When you instruct a survey from us you are buying knowledge and employing highly skilled property professionals.

Surveys and buying a house

We understand that buying a house is a challenging time. There is a huge range of properties in the Scarborough and these are hugely diverse. There are properties from various ages. The changing maritime weather patterns has a different effect on properties as opposed to those inland.

Why you should get a survey

Survey is a travelling document which identifies a condition of the building at the time of inspection. It can be used when you sell the property to prove that any defects that were discovered at the time of the survey have either been repaired or have not changed the indication of this useful to future property purchases.

Valuation Report (RICS – Level 1)

A basic report just and just a brief description of the property with a valuation.

A valuation is brief description of the property with a valuation included based on the market conditions at the time of the valuation. Valutations make specific assumptions for each property as the clients requires.

Suitable for: Shared ownership valuation, Right to Buy valuation, Probate/Inheritance tax valuation, Matrimonial valuation, Capital Gains valuation, Portfolio valuations.

Home Mover Report (RICS – Level 2)

This report is our most economical.

The peace of mind report is our most popular. It contains common sense advice. This report provides a valuation and a buildings reinsurance figure. It will comment on structural issues, damp timber infestation roof walls and floors. Provide advice for your solicitor. A general list of repairs and advice. Your home is a large investment and a survey will protect your investment.

Remember value equals condition.

Building Survey (RICS – Level 3)

This detailed report is specifically designed for older larger and properties and historical dwellings.

Houses which are built before 1900 often require a Building Survey or level 3 report. The defect cause and remedy will be identified. Significant and urgent issues are identified. We discuss general requirements and building alteration proposals. The pathology of the building is often discussed.

In essence this holistic view is essential for listed and period buildings.