A long-established team of independent chartered surveyors in Barking & Dagenham, Able Surveyors boast a 25-year track record of serving residential and commercial property clients across Greater London and Essex. We’ve built up a wealth of local property knowledge – from studio flats and new-build apartments to executive homes and period houses, and all kinds of commercial property – to assist you with any building-related matter.
Buying in Barking & Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham are one of the most affordable London boroughs for buying property. There are good transport links into Central London, set to get a boost with Crossrail and the Overground extension to Barking Riverside.
This is also the location of one of the largest house-building projects in London, with 10,800 homes currently being constructed on the site of an old power station. Barking & Dagenham Council have set itself a target of building 50,000 homes and creating 20,000 new jobs in the next 20 years. There are house-building schemes aplenty here, which makes purchasing residential property in this area not only an affordable choice but a smart investment too.
According to Rightmove, overall property prices in Barking & Dagenham stand at £319,027, cheaper than nearby Havering, Newham and Tower Hamlets. Most property sales last year involved terraced houses.
Professional Property Services
If you are thinking of investing in residential or commercial property in Barking & Dagenham, an established local surveyor can be your best source of advice. At Able Surveyors, we strongly believe that you need to have all the essential information at your disposal to make an intelligent purchase decision.
We can assess the condition of any property, with easy-to-understand reporting and identifying any areas of concern. Our Chartered Surveyors offer the full suite of property surveys and valuations and are happy to advise you on the right choice for your requirements. For in-depth investigations, we provide specialist property services including Damp Reports, Specific Defect Surveys and Drone Surveys.
For commercial clients focusing on developing their portfolio and maximising returns, we provide contract administration and cost management services, and can carry out Stock Condition Surveys to help prepare ongoing maintenance schedules.
FAQs
- Is a mortgage valuation sufficient to provide peace of mind?
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There is a common misconception that a mortgage valuation is a type of property survey – it is not! While the sole purpose of this type of valuation is to reassure the mortgage company that the building is worth the amount of the mortgage, it won’t give you any information about the building itself. To obtain crucial details about the building’s condition to enable you to make an informed purchase decision, you need a professional property survey.
- What is the purpose of a damp report?
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When moisture finds its way into a building and the problem is not dealt with, the long-term consequences, damp can ensue, which can be dangerous, affecting both the structural integrity and the building’s inhabitants. A Damp Report will establish whether the cause of damp is due to nearby vegetation or trees, blocked ventilation or roof defects, and advise on the best course of action to remedy the problem.
Contact Us
For details about any of our property services or to discuss your needs for a property survey in Barking & Dagenham, please get in touch. You can reach the Able Surveyors team on 0207 164 6628, email info@ablesurveyors.co.uk or send us a short message via our contact page here.
VALUATION REPORT STARTS AT £350 +VAT
HOMEBUYER REPORT STARTS AT £450 +VAT
HOMEBUYER REPORT WITH VALUATION STARTS AT £500 +VAT
BUILDING SURVEY STARTS AT £550 +VAT
A visual inspection of the property to access condition
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Detailed visual inspection for hidden defects
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A “traffic light” grading system is used to indicate defects severity.
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Identifies legal issues disputes pertaining to the property
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Informed recommendations for repair options
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Technical details of building construction and materials provided
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Identifies future maintenance requirements
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Mortgage valuation / reinstatement cost
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Additional Drone Survey
(for a more detailed view of a properties roof)
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