Surveys

Derbyshire Surveyors is the trading name of Wilkins Vardy’s survey and professional valuation department.

Our survey team is led by experienced RICS qualified chartered building surveyor Dan Elliott and Julian Wilks, both based in the Chesterfield office, but operating throughout the Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire areas. A range of professional survey and valuation services are available, as listed below:

Types of Surveys Available

Building Survey

Commonly referred to as a structural survey, this report is particularly suited to large, old or unusual properties.

Property Condition Report

The property condition report is a condensed version of the Homebuyers Survey, with the same level of on site inspection.

Energy Performance Certificate

We have a team of residential and commercial energy assessors who can produce all levels of certificates at very competitive prices.

Valuation

This is a limited inspection of the property. Only obvious significant defects that affect value are commented on together with any legal matters such as alterations, rights of way etc.

Homebuyers Report

A more detailed inspection and report designed to give the purchaser useful information in a user friendly format.

RICSDerbyshire Surveyors

I'm not sure what type of survey I need...

  Red Book Valuation Specific Defect Report RICS HomeBuyer Report Building Survey
Sample Reports Download sample report Download sample report Download sample report Download sample report
Type Of Property Any residential property, in any condition Any residential property, in any condition Traditional houses, flats, bungalows and so on, in apparently reasonable condition Any residential property, in any condition
Type Of Service A standard report format A standard report format A shorter, less detailed report in a standard format A detailed report that is tailored to suit your needs
Aim Of Service To give you: Informed decision on the market value of a property taking into account its state of repair and location To give you: an assessment of a particular defect. Technical advice on how to rectify the defect To help you: make a reasoned and informed decision on whether to go ahead with buying the property; make an informed decision on what is a reasonable price to pay for the property; take account of any repairs or replacements the property needs; and consider what other advice you need to take before exchanging contracts To give you: a detailed assessment of the condition and construction of the property; and technical advice on any problems
Features Can be used for legal or financial proceedings such as Matrimonial and Probate issues   Provides condition ratings for elements of the building, services and any garages and permanent outbuildings Provides full details of the property’s construction, materials, uses, defects, and need for future maintenance
Form Of Report Standard format Standard format RICS HomeBuyer Report which is a compact, standard format In the surveyor’s own format and usually longer, more detailed and technical than the RICS HomeBuyer Report

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