Cotswolds Home Surveying

RICS surveys and valuations in the Cotswolds and surrounding areas

Cotswolds Home Surveying is a team of RICS chartered surveyors carrying out home surveys and independent valuations across the Cotswolds region and nearby areas. The company presents itself as independent of estate agents, lenders and sellers, so that the report reflects the true condition of the property and not the interests of whoever is paid commission on the sale. According to its own website, it has served more than 25,000 customers.

Survey services

The firm covers the full range of residential surveys and valuations, all carried out by an accredited RICS surveyor and in line with recognised professional standards. The catalogue includes:

• RICS Level 2 Survey: a condition check for typical homes, aimed at understanding the state of the property before committing to purchase.
• RICS Level 3 Survey: for period, listed, altered or structurally complex homes; it explains not only what is wrong but why.
• Traditional Building Survey: the most detailed RICS survey, designed for older, altered or structurally complex homes.
• Private Valuation: an independent RICS valuation for probate or insurance.
• Help to Buy Valuation: a compliant market valuation for repaying, remortgaging or staircasing a Help to Buy equity loan.

How to book

The client can start the process with a call or an online form, providing the address, property type and timescales. The company then confirms which survey is appropriate: a standard Level 2 for a typical home in reasonable condition, or a Level 3 for older, listed or structurally unusual properties. It then assigns a qualified RICS surveyor with local and technical experience, and confirms the inspection date.

During the inspection, the surveyor systematically checks the roof space, the main structure, visible services, moisture readings and every accessible room, photographing anything relevant. The final report includes condition ratings with a traffic-light system, a description of construction and materials, analysis of defects with likely causes, repair recommendations, risk summaries and an energy comment. The surveyor remains available by phone after delivery to clarify findings or help explain the report to the solicitor.

Coverage areas

The company operates in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire and West Berkshire, with particular attention to the Oxford and Cheltenham areas. It has two phone numbers associated with those cities and an email address for enquiries from the Cotswolds area.

Customer reviews

The website shows a rating from 105 Google reviews, with testimonials highlighting the speed of response, the clarity of the reports, the surveyor's attention after the inspection and value for money. Several customers mention the recommendation to hire a structural engineer before the survey when there were specific concerns, even if that might have meant not using their services.

Offices and locations

Main office: Unit 1, Intakes Lane, Turnditch, Belper, DE56 2LU · Email: cotswoldenquiries@home-surveying.co.uk

Cheltenham office: Phone: 01242 579940

Oxford office: Phone: 01865 362462