Joe Fraser Chartered Surveyors

RICS-regulated property surveys and valuations in the UK

Joe Fraser Chartered Surveyors is a firm of Chartered Surveyors regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) operating across the UK. Its work focuses on the residential sector and combines industry expertise with local knowledge: according to its presentation, its surveyors live and work in the areas they cover. The company operates under JF Surveyors Ltd. (Company no. 10984664) and has its head office in Teesside.

Homebuyer Survey and Building Survey: two reports depending on the type of property

The firm distinguishes two main types of inspection and advises clients on which one they need based on the characteristics of the property:

• Homebuyers Survey: recommended for properties under 120 years old, in reasonable condition and not listed.
• Buildings Survey: intended for properties over 120 years old, in apparently poor condition or listed.

Both are based on a full RICS-approved report using the RICS 'Traffic Light' format, with the option to add estimated repair costs. The service includes photography of the property as standard, the option to include market value and insurance reinstatement cost, and a follow-up call from the surveyor to discuss the report. The firm states that it is fully insured to give buyers confidence.

Valuations in accordance with the Red Book

Valuations are carried out by RICS Registered Valuers in accordance with the RICS Valuation, Global Standard (known as The Red Book). Among the valuation services detailed on the website are those linked to Help to Buy.

Other professional services

In addition to residential reports and valuations, the service catalogue includes:

• Boundary disputes
• Building surveying
• Defect analysis
• Expert witness
• Lease extensions
• Leasehold reform

Team and credentials

All surveyors are qualified with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors at one of its levels (AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS) and, according to the company, have more than 100 years of combined experience in the property sector. The firm states that its team has carried out over 10,000 surveys to date and that it has more than 1,000 positive reviews on Trustpilot. It serves both private and professional clients and continues to recruit new chartered surveyors.

Booking process

The process described by the company consists of four steps: instant quick quote, booking online or by phone, completion of the survey and delivery of the report. The Teesside head office is listed as the firm's reference office.

Location and contact

Joe Fraser Chartered Surveyors, 6 Halegrove Court, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3DB, UK · Phone: 01642 262728