SelectSurv

SelectSurv, property surveys and valuations in London

SelectSurv is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors operating in London and its surrounding area. Its activity focuses on the survey and valuation of residential and commercial properties, a field in which it states it works daily and knows a wide variety of property types. The firm is regulated by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).

Survey and valuation services

The firm's service catalogue is structured around two main blocks: surveys and valuations. In the survey section, the company presents the report as an economical way to avoid unpleasant and often costly surprises when buying a home. In the valuation section, it emphasises that its valuers have up-to-date and detailed knowledge of property markets.

Among the specific services it details are:

• Building Surveys, formerly known as Structural Surveys.
• HomeBuyer Reports.
• Valuations.
• Residential property surveys.
• Commercial property surveys.

The firm states that it covers most London postcodes and that, from its offices in London and Surrey, it handles survey needs in those areas.

Working approach and customer service

SelectSurv describes its service as professional and personal, and maintains that its status as an independent firm allows it not to compromise its standards. Reports are written in direct, understandable language, and the company offers direct access to its surveyors by mobile phone to resolve queries before or after the survey. The firm also notes that its knowledge and experience enable it to provide an efficient and expert service.

Professional team

The team the company presents includes profiles with specific credentials and backgrounds:

• Michael Schendel, MRICS, C.BuildE, MCABE: Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Building Engineer and Registered Valuer, with more than twenty years of experience in surveys and valuations for residential and commercial clients. He also acts as an Expert Witness for landlords and tenants.
• Scott Chapman, BSc (Hons), MRICS, MRPSA: Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Building Engineer and Registered Valuer, with more than thirty years of experience in the residential sector. He has worked for valuation and survey firms such as Jones Lang LaSalle, Legal & General Surveying Services and e.surv.
• Lily Stratton, MRICS: Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer, with more than a decade of experience in London at the UK's largest residential survey company before joining SelectSurv in 2021.
• Chantel Mossman: operations director, with experience in optimising organisational performance and delivering customer service. She joined the team after moving to the UK from South Africa and has been with SelectSurv for five years.

Awards and sponsorships

The company is listed in the GBBRB Best Businesses in Britain 2024. It also sponsors Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and operates a referral commission system that allows all allocated funds to go entirely to that organisation.

Client profile

Among the comments the firm collects from its clients are first-time buyers, homebuyers in general and owners needing a valuation. The testimonials mention commissions for full surveys, HomeBuyer Reports and valuations, and refer to areas such as Nightingale Square, Clapham Park, Wandsworth and Tooting. Several clients highlight the speed of response, the clarity of the report and the team's availability to resolve queries before and after the work.

Location and contact

7a Hillgate Place London SW12 9ER · Telephone: 0203 633 3155 · Email: info@selectsurv.co.uk