SURVEYORS CHESTER
RICS CHARTERED BUILDING SURVEYORS & ENGINEERS
Chester RICS Chartered Building Surveyors help you make informed decisions with straightforward reporting, unwavering support, and the expert knowledge-led advice you need when it matters most. Discover how AMS SURVEYS supports clients across the North, with Architectural Design, Damp Surveys, Structural Surveys, Homebuyer and Building Surveys, and Commercial and Heritage across Chester, Crewe, Hale, Macclesfield and Nearby.
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PROPERTY & BUILDING SURVEYORS IN CHESTER
At AMS SURVEYS, we provide comprehensive home surveys to help homeowners and buyers make informed decisions about their properties in Chester. Our RICS HomeBuyer Reports offer a detailed analysis of the property's condition, identifying any defects or potential issues that may impact its value or safety. For those seeking a deeper assessment, our Level 3 Building Surveys provide an in-depth evaluation, particularly suited for older or more complex properties.
We also specialise in damp and timber surveys, ensuring that your home is free from moisture issues or wood decay, and our roof surveys can assess any damage or maintenance requirements. Along with Structural Surveys and Investigations. If you're buying or selling a Help to Buy or shared ownership property, we can assist with RICS valuations to ensure fair market value.
Whether you are buying your first home or maintaining an existing one, AMS SURVEYS offers trusted advice and expert reports to help you protect your investment.
WHY CHOOSE AMS SURVEYS IN CHESTER?
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Local Knowledge: From affluent suburbs to historic town centres, our team understands Cheshire’s property market and architectural styles.
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Heritage Expertise: Our extensive experience with Cheshire’s conservation areas and listed buildings ensures the highest quality advice for preserving and enhancing heritage assets.
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Client-Centric Approach: We work closely with homeowners and investors, providing tailored advice to meet your goals.
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RICS Chartered Professionals: With AMS Surveys, you’re guaranteed professional standards backed by RICS accreditation.
ABOUT CHESHIRE?
Cheshire is renowned for its affluent towns, historic charm, and picturesque countryside. Areas like Alderley Edge and Knutsford feature some of the UK’s most sought-after properties, while Chester’s Roman and medieval heritage attracts buyers looking for historic homes.
The county’s mix of luxury developments, rural estates, and vibrant town centres makes it a prime location for property investment.
OUR SERVICES IN CHESTER
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Building Surveys: In-depth assessments for properties across Cheshire, from elegant Georgian townhouses in Chester to new builds in Crewe.
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HomeBuyer Reports: Perfect for buyers exploring areas like Knutsford and Wilmslow. Our concise reports ensure you invest with confidence.
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Damp and Timber Surveys: Cheshire’s historic and timber-framed homes often face unique challenges. Our detailed surveys identify and mitigate these issues.
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Heritage Consultancy: With numerous listed buildings and conservation areas, such as those in Chester, we provide expert advice on maintaining and retrofitting heritage properties.
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Structural Inspections: Whether it’s a rural estate in Nantwich or a commercial property in Warrington, our structural evaluations ensure safety and compliance.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING SURVEYORS CHESTER
AMS SURVEYS offers professional commercial property surveys, tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses and property owners in Chester. We conduct pre-acquisition surveys to assess the condition of properties before purchase, helping clients avoid costly repairs or hidden issues. Our dilapidation surveys provide detailed reports on lease-end liabilities, ensuring fair negotiation for landlords and tenants.
We can also provide schedule of condition reports, documenting the state of a building at the start of a lease to protect against future disputes. For buildings requiring maintenance or repairs, our building pathology services diagnose structural issues, damp, or defects to recommend effective solutions.
Whether you need a building survey, condition report, or expert consultancy for managing commercial properties, AMS SURVEYS delivers reliable, comprehensive support for your business.
Contact us to see how we can assist with your commercial property needs.
HERITAGE CONSULTANTS & SURVEYORS IN CHESTER
AMS SURVEYS specialises in heritage consultancy and building surveys for historic and listed buildings, blending traditional techniques with modern conservation practices. Our services include comprehensive heritage building surveys, identifying structural issues and decay with minimal disruption to the building fabric.
We provide expert conservation consultancy, guiding you through conservation methods, materials, and Listed Building Consent. Our building pathology service diagnoses issues like damp and timber decay, and we design conservation repair strategies that respect the historical integrity of your property.
We also offer historic building recording, condition reports, and maintenance planning to preserve the longevity of your building. For sensitive alterations, our architectural design and planning services, including heritage statements, ensure that modern needs are met without compromising historical authenticity.
For any listed property or heritage conservation project across Chester, AMS SURVEYS provides expert guidance and practical solutions.
Contact us to learn how we can help preserve your historic building.
CHESHIRE
DAMP SURVEY AND SPECIFICATION OF WORK – CH5 3LN
The client had an ongoing problem with dampness, which was caused by a leak from a balcony patio area above. Several builders had attempted to fix the issue leaving the client having paid £ 3,000 without a suitable repair. We identified the issue and provided a specification of work and oversight of the remedial building work completed. We solved the damp.
STRUCTURAL SURVEY – SK9 6BT
Stepped cracking to brickwork was reported above a bay window by the client, and they were concerned that replacement windows had caused the damage. It was found that the windows hadn’t been installed correctly, with poor support allowing the above brickwork to move. Remedial work resolved the issue.
RETROSPECTIVE LISTED BUILDING CONSENT – CW9 8JF
Alterations had been carried out to the property many years ago including dividing the property into two, followed by further alterations and re-joining the two properties with some refurbishment. Unknown to the client, the building work needed Listed Building Consent, this was further complicated as they wanted to sell the property. Retrospective Consent was Granted.
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What is a Level 3 Survey?A level 3 survey is more thorough and detailed than than a Level 2 and will address matters such as the materials used for each part of the building, defects and remedial options as well as issues related to the future maintenance of the property.
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How much does a Level 3 survey cost UK?A Level 3 Home Survey, sometimes called a Building Survey, costs £800 on average, though it can be as cheap as £600 and as expensive as £1,200. A Building Survey is the most comprehensive of all the survey types.
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Is a RICS Level 3 worth it?Level 3 (Building or Structural Survey) This type of survey is more in-depth than a Level 2. It's also the best option for unusual or older properties, those that have undergone significant alterations. This type of RICS survey will cover: The property's overall condition in detail, including both major and minor defects.
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Does a level 3 survey check for damp?The surveyor uses equipment such as a damp meter, binoculars and torch, and uses a ladder for flat roofs and for hatches no more than 3m above level ground (outside) or floor surfaces (inside) if it is safe to do so. So yes, the property is checked for signs or evidence of damp, however this may recommend a Damp and Timber Survey whereby chemical testing and analysis may be required.
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How long does a Level 3 survey take to complete?The RICS Home Survey Level 3, also known as a full structural survey and previously as a RICS Building Survey, is the most thorough survey RICS offers. It can take around 2-4 at the property, maybe more depending on the size, type and condition for the surveyor to complete a Building Survey. It then takes several hours more to produce and write the report.
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Is a Level 3 survey structural?The RICS Home Survey Level 3 has often been previously referred to as a “full structural survey” or “building survey”. The report can be on an RICS Home Survey Level 3 template or can be to the surveyor's bespoke design. Level 3 reports are conducted by Building Surveyors. Whilst the structure is reported upon, it does not necessarily provide a detailed investigation of structural issues such as subsidence or cracking which usually requires intrusive investigation. In which case you may need a Structural Inspection.
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What areas does AMS SURVEYS cover?We cover: Cheshire, Lancashire, Liverpool and Manchester and everywhere in between.
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What are the red flags on a house survey?Property surveyors can identify issues that may impact a buyer's decision to continue with the purchase. These red flags could include structural damage, unapproved extensions, damp or subsidence. Ultimately it depends on the cost of those repairs and whether you are able to negotiate the purchase price or willing to accept risk and the cost of those repairs.
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