Cosey Homes are an experienced team of Chartered Surveyors in Cambridge with a solid industry track record. Our skilled structural engineers and surveyors have worked with thousands of satisfied clients across East Anglia and beyond, providing impartial advice, technical expertise and consistently exceptional customer service.
We understand that buying a new home is one of the biggest investments you are likely to make in a lifetime, which is why we ensure that our clients are equipped to make an informed decision about what exactly they are spending their money on. Cosey Homes have extensive local property knowledge in Cambridge and the surrounding area, plus the technical expertise to undertake comprehensive property valuations and surveys, including:
When you’re making a major property decision, you need experts you can trust. Our fully accredited surveyors provide independent, unbiased assessments backed by industry qualifications and years of hands-on experience.
For comprehensive details of our surveying services in Cambridge or to arrange a property survey, please contact the Cosey Homes’ Cambridge team on 0330 053 5823 or reach out through our online contact form.
You can request a RICS Homebuyers Survey quote by completing a simple form.
A must for anyone buying a new home
For older or altered buildings
For a highly accurate valuation
Whether you’re looking at a converted mill apartment near the River Cam or a Victorian villa in Newnham, a contemporary townhouse in Trumpington or a traditional cottage in Grantchester, Cosey Homes can deliver a thorough assessment of the property’s structural condition, helping you proceed with complete confidence in your purchase.
As a leading property surveyor in Cambridge, we have helped countless property buyers in East Anglia and beyond with impartial professional advice, quality building survey (Level 3) and residential property valuations. Our team has a diverse range of experience in all kinds of property and the knowledge and qualifications to undertake residential valuations as well as Building Survey (Level 3) and RICS HomeBuyer Reports (Level 2).
Before you commit to buying your next home, contact Cosey Homes to discuss any of the following services:
The RICS Building Survey (Level 3) is Cosey Homes’ most detailed property survey, ideal for older, large, or complex buildings that need a thorough assessment.
What’s Included
The HomeBuyer Report (Level 2) is a mid-level survey that gives a clear overview of a property’s condition, using the RICS traffic-light system to flag defects and highlight any areas that don’t meet current regulations.
What’s Included
Our RICS Registered Valuers provide accurate, independent residential property valuations you can rely on, backed by deep local market knowledge and formal reporting that far exceeds estate-agent estimates.
Common Uses for Residential Property Valuations
It is highly recommended that every buyer commissions a property survey before agreeing to their purchase. Houses and apartments, old and new, can all suffer from hidden structural defects that can cost owners thousands to repair once they move in. Hiring a qualified surveyor to inspect the building before exchanging contracts with the vendor is the most reliable way to ensure any potential problems are spotted, allowing you to make an informed decision about how to proceed.
At Cosey Homes, we offer a number of surveys, all of which adhere to the guidelines set out by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), our professional body. These include the entry-level RICS Condition Report (Level 1), the mid-level RICS HomeBuyer Survey (Level 2) and the full RICS Building Survey (Level 3), the latter being the most thorough investigation that we offer.
The main difference between these two reports is the level of detail involved in the investigation. Of the two, the Building Survey (Level 3) offers a greater depth, making it more suitable for older homes, listed properties and buildings constructed using unconventional techniques or materials.
A seller is not obliged to lower the asking price of their home following a report, however some may be happy to re-negotiate to a fairer price if they are keen to sell quickly. Once you have the report from your surveyor, you should add up the total estimated costs for necessary repairs and maintenance, and use this as a guide for how much to reduce the price by. Stick to the facts discovered during the survey, and be prepared to walk away from the sale if the costs are over your budget and the vendor won’t budge.
Many buyers seem to think that a brand-new or nearly new home won’t need to be surveyed, either because it’s unlikely for any defects to be present, or because any problems should be covered by the 10-year NHBC warranty. This warranty actually only covers the home if the original housebuilder is prepared to accept responsibility for their mistakes, and even new-builds can suffer from unexpected faults. Ultimately, buying any home is a significant investment, and the peace of mind achieved by commissioning a survey only costs a fraction of the price.
If you’re looking to buy a heritage home or a listed building, we would recommend a RICS Building Survey (Level 3). Old properties can often suffer from numerous unseen problems like subsidence, timber decay, roofing issues and damp, and commissioning a thorough investigation is the only way to ensure that you won’t be confronted with an unpleasant surprise once when you move in.
