Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Sheffords Chartered Surveyors: property valuation and advice in Kent since 1887

Sheffords Chartered Surveyors is an independent firm of chartered surveyors based in Sevenoaks (Kent, England) working for private clients in West Kent and the Weald region. The company presents itself as a family business and states it has over 130 years' experience in property inspection and valuation work. Its origins date back to 1887, while the Sevenoaks office opened in 1935. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Home surveys: Levels 1, 2 and 3

The core of its activity is home surveys and valuations. The company offers all three levels of the RICS Home Survey:

• Level 1, aimed at properties in good condition and of traditional construction.
• Level 2 (formerly the HomeBuyers Report), which the firm generally considers suitable for properties built in the last hundred years, in reasonable condition and of traditional construction.
• Level 3 (formerly the Building Survey), recommended where there are concerns about the structure, the property is period or significant alterations are planned.

It also offers the combined RICS Home Survey & Valuation Level 2, as well as a Post Survey Support service.

Valuations, portfolio management and other professional services

In addition to residential surveys, Sheffords carries out valuations of commercial and residential property, Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA) and rent reviews and lease renewals. The firm also advises on possible development land opportunities and manages individual and investment property portfolios.

Its range of services includes specific services for particular property issues:

• Single Defect Reports.
• Party Wall Matters.
• Building Energy Performance certificates.
• Quinquennial Surveys for trustees of churches and village halls.

Client profile and geographical coverage

The company defines its clientele as discerning private clients and operates in the Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and West Kent area. It presents itself as a specialist in both commercial and residential property, with services tailored to individual needs. It has two offices: the main one in Sevenoaks and a second in Tunbridge Wells.

Client recognition

The site includes testimonials from private clients. A client in Sevenoaks who commissioned a building survey highlighted their satisfaction with the service from start to finish. A property owner in Surrey who used the party wall service said they would have recommended the firm and regretted not having used it before. A buyer in Chipstead who requested a HomeBuyer Report noted that the service was excellent and went beyond expectations.

Offices and premises

Sevenoaks office: London House, 77 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, TN13 1LD

Tunbridge Wells office: 85 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, England, TN1 1XP