Purchasing a residential property is one of the largest financial commitments you can make and professional expertise and independent advice from a RICS Regulated Chartered Building Surveyor can be invaluable in making an informed decision.

C W Johnson Limited have experience of surveying both residential and commercial properties with our Homebuyer (Home Survey) reports suited to each individuals’ requirements.

We are an independent and local practice, enabling local knowledge and experience to be applied to all our commissions. We are also not affiliated to any mortgage lenders allowing impartiality in our reports.

Our Home Surveys are suitable when purchasing a conventional house, flat or bungalow, in reasonable condition and built from common building materials and are an alternative to the full Building Survey providing a concise summary report of the property.

Our Homebuyer (Home Survey) reports comprise an inspection of the internal and external areas of the property but will not detail every aspect of the building, instead providing an overview of the property condition, including a list of issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions, and advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance. In addition the report will comment on legal issues that must be addressed before conveyancing is completed, and information on the location and local environment.

Whether you are a residential purchaser, or a buy to let investor, our Home Survey reports will assist in your decision to proceed with the purchase.

We also offer a Full Building Survey report which is suitable for all types of building and typically recommended for large, older or rundown properties including buildings that are unusual or altered, including barn conversions, and properties that will be subject to major works. Please see our Building Surveys page here for more information.