Right Surveyors

Right Surveyors: a network of independent RICS Chartered Surveyors

Right Surveyors operates as a marketing name for a series of local, independent Chartered Surveying practices, each headed by a local chartered surveyor. The network describes itself as covering much of the United Kingdom, with offices spanning from Cumbria to Kent, from North Wales to South Wales and from Lincolnshire to Cornwall. Its stated focus is residential and commercial property work across England and Wales.

The practices present themselves as local and independent, with directors who are registered qualified Chartered Surveyors and who comply with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors rules and other statutory requirements. The organisation positions its local knowledge of England and Wales as central to the advice it gives.

Building surveys for buyers and owners

The core activity described is house and building surveying for most types of property. The network frames a survey as a tool both for deciding whether to buy a new property and for assessing problems in an older property being purchased. It states that its surveyors carry out building surveys to suit every property and budget, and that where significant defects are identified, the professional report may help a buyer negotiate down the purchase price.

The list of survey and property services published by the company includes:

• Structural surveys and single fault assessments
• RICS Home Buyer Survey and full building surveys
• Major elements surveys and major defects reports
• House purchase surveys, condition reports and schedules of condition
• Snagging survey reports and new build assessments
• Building plans, project management and planning advice
• Boundary disputes and advice

Valuation services under the RICS Red Book

Registered property valuers within the network provide valuations on all types of residential property for a variety of purposes across the United Kingdom. The company states that these valuations are carried out in accordance with the RICS “Red Book” or for the client’s appropriate purpose.

Party Wall work and commercial property

On Party Wall matters, the company explains that under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 every adjoining owner is subject to the provisions of the Act when certain work is carried out on a home. It notes that a typical domestic scenario usually involves one or two parties, while flats or larger commercial developments can encompass many freehold properties and/or leasehold and tenanted properties. The Party Wall service covers advice, notices and awards.

For commercial property, the published services include commercial property surveys, schedules of dilapidations and dilapidation reports, property insurance assessments, building reinstatement valuations and building insurance valuations. Expert witness reports are also listed.

Acquisition advice and how enquiries are handled

Acquisition advice appears both in the site’s main navigation and among the listed services, alongside the surveying and valuation work. The company states that its emphasis is on helping clients with both residential survey and commercial property issues, and that it gets to know the client and the property on an individual level.

Enquiries are handled by telephone: the company says a local director will call back to confirm how it can help and to provide a quotation. The enquiry desk operates from 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday and is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Coverage and office structure

The practices are grouped under regional headings that include East Midlands, South West, Sussex & Weald and Thames & Cotswolds. The company also references a separate site, PropertySurveying.co.uk, among its other services. The administrative address given is 10 High Street, Bideford, Devon EX39 2AA.