Welcome to Brunel Independent Building Surveyors – based in the South Hams
Brunel Building Surveyors Ltd are a multi discipline Chartered Building Surveyors practice based in Ivybridge, South Devon. With over 25 years property experience, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, flexible packages to meet individual requirements, for both residential and commercial clients.
We are able to offer our services throughout The South West, with Particular focus on Plymouth, South and West Devon and South East Cornwall. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.
DEFECT DETECTION & ANALYSIS
As Chartered Building Surveyors, Brunel Building Surveyors have over 25 years experience in assessing and specifying remedial repair for many common and some not so common building defects. We use drone inspections for difficult areas, avoiding the expense of erecting scaffolding before defect locations are ascertained.
BUILDING SURVEYING
Brunel Surveyors offer a range of surveys tailored to the individual. From full RICS level 3 Residential building surveys to commercial condition and new build snagging surveys. We can advise on the feasibility of extensions and other proposed works. Please see our survey selection guide to find a suitable survey for your requirements.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Brunel Surveyors offer bespoke Project Management packages from full management to Basic CDM duties. We also offer: Party Wall Services, Contract Administration, Building Regulation submissions, Planning applications and Feasibility Surveys.
What type of survey should I choose?
We are able to offer several residential surveys including level 2 homebuyer surveys and level three Building Surveys. The choice of survey depends on the type and value of the property in question. Level 3 Building Surveys are advised for buildings over 50 years old, those of non-standard construction or individual / larger properties. If you are purchasing a new build property, we are able to carry out a snagging survey to ensure a smooth transition into your new home. For commercial customers we can carry out dilapidation surveys and produce lease plans.
WHY CHOOSE BRUNEL BUILDING SURVEYORS?
Brunel Building Surveyors are an independent local practise with over 25 years experience in the property sector throughout Devon and Cornwall. Your survey will be carried out by a fully chartered member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). We offer both impartial and detailed advice tailored to individual requirements. If required we offer a Drone inspection at no extra cost * and we use thermal imaging to identify defects in buildings.
*Drone surveys are carried out were normal inspection of roof is prevented. These inspections are subject to weather and site conditions.
WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR A BUILDING SURVEY?
Buying a property is a significant investment. RICS surveys offer detailed inspections and a comprehensive written report. For cash buyers an independent RICS recognised survey is vital in offering peace of mind before purchase. If you are purchasing your property with bank finance, It’s important to remember that your mortgage lender’s valuation report is not a survey. Its purpose is to discover whether or not the property is reasonable security for the loan. An RICS survey will tell you the actual condition of the property. It is a far more in-depth view of the property and is likely to highlight any issues or potential issues that you need to consider pre-purchase. Please feel free to contact us for a no obligation initial consultation.
ARE WE REGULATED?
Yes… we are!
Brunel Building Surveyors are regulated by the RICS. The surveyor carrying out your Survey will be a member of the RICS (MRICS). We also subscribe to the Property Ombudsman scheme – for more information click the button below.
