Quality Surveys Guaranteed
Every property is unique. We take the time to listen to your concerns and can tailor our services to meet your specific needs. With our extensive knowledge of the local housing market, we understand the unique characteristics and potential issues of properties in our area.
Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) our survey levels are benchmarked against industry standards and our membership of the Residential Property Surveyors Association shows that we care about being part of an organisation dedicated to raising standards throughout the residential surveying industry.
We are based in Peterborough but are experienced at delivering surveys across the surrounding areas having also surveyed numerous properties over the years throughout Cambridgeshire, South Lincolnshire, Rutland, North Northamptonshire and West Norfolk.
Survey Levels
Home Condition Report
This is the most basic level of survey which is only suitable for the most modern properties that are built from common building materials and which are in reasonable condition.
Homebuyer Report
This mid-level survey is suitable for most conventional houses, flats or bungalows built from common building materials, within the last 150 years or so and in reasonable overall condition.
Building Survey
Choose this report if you are dealing with a particularly large, old, unusual or substantially altered properties. This level of report is also suitable for properties in poor overall condition.
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FAQs
Every property will benefit to some degree from having a survey, because being forewarned is forearmed. Choosing the right survey will help highlight any serious problems and advise you of the specific risks before you commit to the process of buying or selling a property.
Yes. Whilst you might not be directly responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the building, the cost of any repairs is usually reflected in any service charge payable for the building. A survey might also be able to identify other issues which might not otherwise be disclosed to you.
It’s important to remember that your mortgage lender’s valuation report is not a survey. It merely tells your lender whether or not the property is reasonable security for your loan. An RICS survey will tell you the actual condition of the property. That’s vital information that can be invaluable during price negotiations, and will also help you avoid expensive surprises after you’ve moved in.
The length of the inspection depends on the size and complexity of the house and the level of service chosen. A Level 3 survey naturally has a more in-depth inspection than a Level 1 and homes which are smaller or have no furnishings take less time to inspect than larger properties which are full of furniture. An inspection might typically take two to three hours but this can vary based upon the circumstances.
We aim to provide reports to our clients promptly after the inspection, but the best reports are provided after the surveyor has had a period of reflection to properly consider the property.
Yes. Surveyors are trained to look for a range of defects within the structure of the property. These can range from minor defects which are unlikely to cause any long-term issues if properly remedied to major ongoing structural movement and issues such as dampness or significant timber decay.
If the surveyor identifies any significant structural problems, they will include detailed findings in their survey report. Depending on the severity of the issues, the surveyor may recommend further investigation by a specialist (e.g., a structural engineer).
We use a range of different equipment to inspect a property depending on the circumstances. Time-worn technology starts with simple tape measures or binoculars to enable us to fully inspect and record the most basic information regarding the property, through to modern laser measures, damp meters and top of the range digital camera and ipad technology to help us capture the most accurate data possible.
There is not a great deal we need you to do but our biggest concern can be loose animals. We love dogs and cats, but dive-bombing parrots are less good for the concentration (yes that actually happened). Please remember that we are there to inspect the house and whilst your pet may be friendly, we don’t want to accidentally step on them if we are looking at a crack on the ceiling.
Apart from that, a nice cup of tea never goes amiss.
We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and firmly believe that all surveyors inspecting a property are properly qualified to do so and should hold RICS membership. Additionally, if the surveyor is providing a valuation of the property, they must be an RICS Registered Valuer.
Yes. We hold appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance cover for the work we do and also have Public Liability Insurance cover in case the unexpected happens.
We aim to offer the highest levels of service to our clients, but there is a possibility that things could go wrong. If there is any aspect of our service with which you are not happy, you can contact us by telephoning us or by writing to us at our email address complaints@hillhomesurvey.com.
A copy of our complaints handling procedure will be provided upon receipt of a complaint or can be provided upon request.
Customer testimonials
We used Hill Home Survey for the purchase on our first home. Being first time buyers we were not sure what to expect but Matt was fantastic at getting all of the initial information to us for instruction and also asking if there were areas of particular concern we would like him to be aware of. Very simple process to pay for the survey of choice and super efficient service with just 5 days between instruction to receiving the report in my inbox!!! Matt then happily discussed the findings and provided useful information for us to make an informed decision. I would highly recommend Hill Home Survey to anyone purchasing a home and would definitely use them again for any future purchases.
I would say how quick and easy the process was for us, how well you explained the process to me and how very quickly you managed to get us in. Fantastic service! I'll definitely recommend you to others and will come to you in the future as well. Many thanks and kind regards.
Great job! Very professional from start to finish, would definitely recommend Hill Home Survey to anyone looking for any of the services they offer. It’s always nice to find someone you can trust who takes pride in their work. Thank you Matthew.
I was very pleased with the prompt, thorough response to my enquiry. The survey was organised very quickly and the report came back highlighting the areas in the property that needed attention and might incur extra cost. The written report was followed up by a telephone conversation to make sure I had the answers to any questions that arisen from reading the report. By the end of the conversation I felt fully informed and felt the money for the survey was well spent.
We chose Hill Home Survey to carry out a survey on our behalf for our potential next home. Matthew Hill was very thorough with the survey and we were very pleased with his politeness, professionalism and knowledge. He made several observations which we missed when carrying out our viewings and proved to be very useful to us when deciding whether to proceed with the sale or not. We would be delighted to recommend his services.
I was recommended Hill Home Survey by the Estate Agents, with whom I bought the house. The service was first class. From initial contact to receiving the report was a week. This was a super quick turnaround and the report I received was very comprehensive. Matt even took the time to have a call after sending the report to explain his findings. This was extremely helpful.
