Cosey Homes is a professional team of Chartered Surveyors in Peterborough. Our experienced structural engineers and surveyors have worked with thousands of satisfied clients in Eastern England, delivering impartial specialist advice, technical expertise, top-quality reporting, and consistently exceptional customer service for 18+ years. We are proud to be accredited by industry-leading organisations including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
For details about any of our property and consultancy services, or if you would like to book a property survey, please get in touch with our friendly team on 0330 053 5823 or send a short enquiry via our contact page.
If you are looking for a Chartered Surveyor in Peterborough or the surrounding area, Cosey Homes should be your go-to destination. Buying a property is one of the most important investment decisions you will ever make, so it’s essential to get it right. With Cosey Homes on your team, you can make sure you fully understand the structural condition and overall state of the building you are thinking of purchasing.
We are a leading building surveyor in Peterborough and also cover Bedford, Corby, Northampton, Kettering, Milton Keynes and the surrounding towns and villages. Our team has a wide range of diverse experiences in the property sector, and the knowledge and qualifications to carry out commercial property surveys and valuations as well as residential Building surveys (Level 3) and RICS homebuyer (Level 2) reports. From industrial warehouses and commercial premises to large homes and tower blocks, we are happy to assist in any environment.
Contact our expert team for a property survey, valuation or structural inspection to inform your decision-making and protect your investment.
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A must for anyone buying a new home
For older or altered buildings
For a highly accurate valuation
At Cosey Homes, we specialise in providing a wide range of services for residential and commercial property and carry out the full suite of RICS endorsed property surveys. Many building defects are not obvious to the untrained eye, which makes it all the more important to have a professional surveyor give you the all-clear, rather than risk investing in an unsound building.
A RICS Building Survey (Level 3) is the most in-depth investigation offered by the RICS. This option is most suitable for buildings with complex surveying needs, including listed buildings and historic homes, properties of non-standard construction and those that have undergone significant alterations in the past, or are in need or major updating now. The Building Survey (Level 3) Report contains a detailed analysis of any defects identified, including repair cost estimates and recommendations for future maintenance.
A Homebuyers Survey (Level 2) is a mid-range investigation. It is based on a non-invasive site visit and is designed to provide a reasonable amount of detail about the property’s overall condition and state of repair. The survey report forma is designed to be easy to understand and uses the RICS traffic light system to indicate the severity of each defect found. Features that do not meet current building regulations will also be identified. The HomeBuyer Report (Level 2) is recommended for modern buildings (<100 years old) that are of standard construction and in a reasonable state of repair.
The Condition Report (Level 1) is designed to give a brief overview of a property’s general condition – it is the most basic property survey available. The report delivers a snapshot picture of the building’s condition on the day of the site visit, highlighting particular areas of concern but with a minimum of detail. Condition Reports (Level 1) are suitable for new-build and nearly new homes where building defects are not expected to be found. The purpose of the report is to provide the peace of mind that comes from the building having received a professional once-over.
In a nutshell, a Building Survey provides a more in-depth investigation of a property’s condition than is possible with a mid-level Homebuyers Survey. While the latter is more appropriate for standard modern homes that are in a reasonable state of repair, the former can deal with more complex surveying needs. This includes large properties, older and historic buildings and unconventional types of construction. If you are not sure which survey to choose, please contact us for professional advice on the best choice of survey for your requirements.
Many buyers assume that a new or nearly new home doesn’t need a survey as there shouldn’t be any defects that aren’t covered by the 10-year NHBC warranty. In fact, even brand new homes can have unexpected issues, and the warranty only covers mistakes that the housebuilder accepts responsibility for. For your own peace of mind, we would always recommend that an independent property survey be carried out to protect your investment.
If you are considering the purchase of a Grade I, II* or II listed building, be prepared to encounter a variety of issues that are common in period properties such as damp and timber decay, roof defects or structural movement. A full RICS Building Survey (Level 3) is the only investigation that can do these historic buildings justice. With an experienced surveyor looking in detail into the structural condition of the property, you’ll have the best possible chance to get a good insight rather than discovering nasty surprises after you’ve moved in.
Instructing a professional surveyor to inspect the building before you exchange contracts is a vital step in your due diligence to help you protect what may well be the biggest investment you will ever make. A professional survey is the most reliable way to ensure that any potential issues are flagged up, so you can make an informed decision about how to proceed. A RICS Building Survey (Level 3) is the most thorough investigation available and is particularly suitable for larger and older properties, non-standard buildings, those with a complex alterations history and fixer-uppers.
The price agreed between seller and buyer is ‘subject to contract and survey’, which means that you are well within your rights to renegotiate the price if your survey findings are ‘bad’. Get cost estimates for essential repairs and maintenance to arrive at a figure and present your evidence-based facts to the seller. They, of course, are under no obligation to lower the price just as you are under no obligation to proceed with the purchase. Make sure you stay flexible in reaching a mutually agreeable solution, and be prepared to walk away if no compromise can be found.
At Cosey Homes, we are an independent company and not affiliated to any estate agents, mortgage providers or any other third party. This means we are able to focus solely on the interests of our clients, offering a completely unbiased assessment of your property and your circumstances. In return, you can rest assured that our advice is in your best interests and that our clear, easy-to-understand reports are providing all the information you need to make an intelligent purchase decision.
