Braeside Surveyors and Valuers

RICS property surveys and valuations from Blackburn to London

Braeside Surveyors and Valuers is a surveying practice founded in early 2020 by Shajid and Stephen, both of whom had previously worked at large established national practices. The firm concentrates primarily on residential surveys, while also taking on commercial instructions. Its stated approach is to give unambiguous, straightforward advice in plain English so that clients can make informed decisions when buying a home or planning renovation work.

The practice reports more than 240 years of combined experience across its team and states that the majority of its surveyors are at senior level, with decades of experience behind them. It describes itself as RICS-accredited and frames its output as RICS-compliant surveys and valuations.

Survey and valuation services

The service range is organised around five core instructions:

• RICS valuation — presented as necessary when buying or selling a property, changing a percentage share of ownership, or for other property changes such as those connected with tax or probate.
• Homebuyer Report — described as a mid-range service recommended by the RICS for properties that have been built recently, are of standard construction and appear to be in good condition.
• Building Survey — positioned as the most comprehensive of the general surveys, covering more aspects and components of the building and suited to all building types, ages and conditions.
• Commercial valuation — aimed at prospective owners or tenants acquiring commercial property for occupation or investment, with the survey intended to support an informed investment decision.
• Structural calculations — for planned structural alterations such as removing a load-bearing wall, installing bi-fold doors or building a complex extension, where a structural engineer and beam calculations are likely to be required.

The firm also lists RICS Home Buyer Reports and RICS Valuations including Help to Buy and Shared Ownership Valuations, plus mortgage valuations carried out on behalf of corporate clients.

Residential and commercial clients

Braeside works for both residential and commercial clients. On the residential side the emphasis is on buyers who need to understand the true condition and value of a property before committing, and on owners considering renovation works. On the commercial side the focus is on acquisition for occupation or investment. The practice describes its reports as tailored to individual requirements and written in clear, jargon-free language.

Coverage across England

The team currently operates across Lancashire, South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and London. The practice states that properties outside these regions may still be handled through a trusted professional from its wider network. Blackburn and Preston feature prominently in the practice's local surveying work.

Reputation and client feedback

The firm points readers to its 5-star reviews on Trustpilot as evidence of its service standard, and stresses that it does not compromise on the quality of its surveying. It also acknowledges that the buying process can be daunting for many people and states that it works closely with clients to support them throughout an instruction.