Prime Property Surveyors

RICS home surveys across the North East from Cramlington

Prime Property Surveyors is a residential surveying practice based at Unit 24, Apex Business Village, in Cramlington, Northumberland. The firm describes itself as RICS-accredited and states that its surveyors have more than 20 years of experience inspecting homes across the North East, the region it covers. Its work is aimed at buyers who need an independent assessment of a property before committing, and the site frames the service around a single idea: arranging access, discussing the property before and after the inspection, and setting out what to do next.

Survey levels and how the firm positions them

The core offer is split by property type and condition rather than by price alone. The practice says it will recommend the appropriate level once it has the address, and states explicitly that it does not push the most expensive option.

• RICS Level 2 Home Survey, from £500, presented as suitable for conventional homes in reasonable condition, typically built in the last 60 to 70 years.
• RICS Level 3 Building Survey, from £800, aimed at older, larger, extended or altered properties, homes with visible defects, or cases where major works are planned.
• New Build Snagging, from £499, a check of finishes, fittings and workmanship before or shortly after moving in.
• Valuations and specialist surveys, from £325, including RICS valuations, damp and specific defect surveys (£450), and EPC with floor plans (£95).

The site also includes a five-question selector that asks about the age of the property, construction type, extensions or alterations, visible problems such as cracks, damp or roof issues, and whether major works are planned.

Drone roof inspection and the standard inclusions

A distinctive element of the service is the drone roof inspection, which the company lists as included as standard where it is safe and permitted. The practice presents this as a way of looking beyond ground level and recording areas that might otherwise go unexamined. Alongside it, the standard package comprises a free Property Key Facts Report issued at booking, calls with the surveyor before the inspection and after the report, a damp and moisture assessment, condition ratings with photographs, a Main Risks Summary and written recommendations on what to do next.

Process from booking to decision

The firm describes a five-stage workflow. Clients book online, accept the quote and add any upgrades, receiving the Property Key Facts Report immediately. The practice then handles access arrangements with the estate agent or vendor. A call with the surveyor follows, typically two to three weeks after booking, so that concerns can be raised before the inspection. The report, with findings, photographs and the Main Risks Summary, is delivered within 10 working days, and the surveyor then calls to explain the priorities and next steps.

Optional upgrades and turnaround times

Several paid add-ons modify the standard service:

• Express Report, delivering the report within 5 working days, for an extra £65.
• Repair Cost Guide with indicative repair budgets, for an extra £50.
• Negotiation Summary, a one-page document for the agent, for an extra £50.
• Fast-Track Appointment within one week, for an extra £50.
• Premium Bundle combining the Express Report, Repair Cost Guide and Negotiation Summary for £125, presented as a £40 saving.

Reputation and recognition as presented by the company

The site reports more than 160 five-star Google reviews and displays a Trustindex verified badge, which the widget describes as reserved for companies scoring above 4.5 over the past 12 months. It also lists two BUILD awards: Most Innovative Residential Building Surveying Practice – North East England, and Property Inspection Technology Excellence Award – North East England, both under the BUILD Real Estate & Property Awards 2026. These distinctions and review figures are the company's own presentation of its standing.

Who the service is built for

The material addresses first-time buyers and repeat movers alike, with references to clients unfamiliar with the process and to those who want a second, more detailed opinion than a previous survey provided. The snagging service targets buyers of new-build homes, while the Level 3 and defect surveys serve purchasers of older or altered stock and those contemplating renovation. The practice also publishes a five-page home survey guide covering how to choose a survey and what happens next.