MSR Surveying Ltd

MSR Surveying Ltd: RICS-regulated building surveying in London

MSR Surveying Ltd is a building surveying firm regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with an office in East Ham, London. The company presents itself as specialising in residential survey reports and associated technical services for buyers, homeowners, landlords and developers. It was founded by Saqib Riaz and incorporated in February 2023, and operates in London, Essex and the Home Counties.

Survey and certification services

The firm's catalogue is organised around two levels of RICS inspection and a series of complementary services:

• RICS Home Survey Level 2 (Homebuyer Survey): visual inspection of conventional homes in reasonable condition, with each major element rated at levels 1, 2 or 3. Price from £399.
• RICS Level 3 Building Survey: the most detailed RICS report, suitable for older, altered or unusual properties. It explains the causes of defects, repair options and the risks of not intervening. Price from £499.
• Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC): certificate for new builds, conversions and major renovations, issued with a validity of 6 or 10 years.
• Structural warranty: cover for structural defects after completion, for new build and converted properties.
• Party wall: notices and awards under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
• Damp reports: independent diagnosis of condensation, penetrating damp, rising damp and leaks.
• Specific defect report and schedule of condition: technical documentation of specific defects and the condition of a property.

Client profile

The firm works for homebuyers, including first-time buyers, homeowners planning building work, landlords and developers building or converting properties. It covers both pre-purchase instructions and certifications required for sale.

Team and qualifications

MSR Surveying is led by its founder, Saqib Riaz, BSc (Hons) MCIOB AssocRICS, an RICS Registered Valuer and a member of the Chartered Institute of Building. Riaz heads a team of RICS-qualified surveyors with over 15 years of experience in the sector. The company is listed on the RICS Firms register and is registered in England and Wales under company number 14632368.

Working method and timescales

Reports are delivered within 3 to 5 working days after the inspection, and the company offers the possibility of discussing the findings with the client. The firm states that the initial consultation is free and without obligation, and that it can refer to associated professionals when the instruction falls outside its scope. The final price of each report depends on the characteristics of the property, so the address is requested to issue a fixed quote.

Geographic coverage

Its activity is concentrated in London, Essex and the Home Counties, with an office in East Ham.

Location and contact

311 High St N, London E12 6SL, United Kingdom · Phone: +44 20 3318 9426 · Email: info@msrsurveying.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 17:00. Saturday and Sunday: closed.