Property Surveys and Valuations for Conveyancers
Licensed conveyancers and CLC regulated practices sit at the centre of the residential property transaction. You are the person your client trusts to guide them through what is often the largest financial commitment of their life. When you recommend a surveyor, you are putting your own reputation on the line, which is why we take that recommendation seriously.
We deliver clear, actionable RICS survey reports on time, every time. Our surveyors are available to speak directly with your clients to explain findings in plain English, and we keep you copied on key communications so the file remains complete. No delays, no surprises, no awkward conversations with buyers a week before completion.
Conveyancer Survey Quote
Reports delivered in time for exchange of contracts
Direct surveyor-to-client calls so you stay focused on legal work
Clear defect descriptions with estimated repair costs
Fixed fees with no hidden charges
Recommended by conveyancing practices across seven counties
Our Home Surveyor & Property Valuer Accreditation & Professional Membership
Our property surveys and valuations for conveyancers are carried out by qualified surveyors who belong to the professional bodies that set UK property standards. Every report is prepared to recognised guidance and is completely independent, so you can rely on the findings when you buy, sell or value a property.
Why conveyancers need a reliable survey partner
The period between offer acceptance and exchange is the most fragile part of any residential transaction. Your client is anxious, the estate agent is chasing, the chain is wobbling and the last thing you need is a survey report that arrives late or raises more questions than it answers. A trusted survey partner removes that uncertainty from your workflow entirely.
We understand the conveyancing timeline intimately. Our standard turnaround is 5 working days from instruction to report, and we can accelerate that when a transaction is at risk of delay. We coordinate access with estate agents directly, so your fee earner time is not spent on diary management. And because we write reports for the purchaser, not for other surveyors, your client gets a document they can actually read and understand, which reduces the volume of follow up questions landing on your desk.
How we support your conveyancing practice
Which survey is right for your client?
Recommend the right level of survey for the property your client is buying.
RICS Level 2
Home Survey
The appropriate choice for the majority of residential conveyancing transactions. Suitable for conventional properties in reasonable condition built within the last 150 years. Uses traffic light condition ratings, includes a market valuation and is priced accessibly. Your client gets a clear picture of the property's condition without unnecessary technical detail.
From £400 + VAT
Learn moreRICS Level 3
Building Survey
The right recommendation when the property is older, listed, obviously defective or your client plans significant works. A comprehensive technical analysis that examines the building's construction, identifies defects, explains their causes and recommends repair options with estimated costs. Particularly important for period properties and properties with evident structural concerns.
From £550 + VAT
Learn moreStamp Duty
Valuation
A focused RICS valuation for Stamp Duty Land Tax purposes. Useful when the purchase price sits close to a SDLT threshold, when the property is being acquired from a connected party, or when a limited company transfer requires an independent valuation to satisfy HMRC reporting requirements.
From £350 + VAT
Learn moreHow the survey process works for your client
A streamlined process that runs alongside your conveyancing work without adding to your workload.
You recommend us
You provide your client with our contact details or instruct us directly. We take over from there, giving you one less thing to chase.
We arrange access
We contact the estate agent to book the inspection at a time that suits the vendor. You are copied on the confirmation for your file.
Report delivered
The finished report reaches your client within 5 working days. We call them to talk through the findings, so their questions come to us, not you.
Transaction proceeds
If the report identifies issues requiring renegotiation, we provide the evidence your client needs. You handle the legal mechanism, we supply the ammunition.
Why conveyancers choose National Home Surveyors
RICS regulated and insured
Every survey is carried out by a qualified RICS surveyor, so you can recommend us knowing the report meets the highest professional standards. Fully insured for your protection and your client's.
Reports your clients can read
We write for the home buyer, not the building engineer. Clear language, traffic light ratings and practical recommendations mean fewer confused calls to your office asking what the report actually says.
Transaction speed awareness
We understand that every day between offer and exchange creates risk. Our standard turnaround keeps pace with the conveyancing timeline, and we offer priority slots for transactions under time pressure.
Local knowledge, seven counties
From Victorian terraces in Bedford to listed cottages in the Chilterns, we know the local property stock intimately. That means faster, more accurate inspections and reports that reflect genuine local market conditions.
Conveyancer survey FAQ
How quickly can you deliver a survey report for a conveyancing transaction?
Our standard turnaround is 5 working days from instruction to delivery of the written report. In practice, we aim to complete the physical inspection within 3 working days and the report follows within 48 hours of that. Where a transaction is under genuine time pressure, perhaps the chain is at risk of collapse or a mortgage offer is about to expire, we can often accommodate expedited inspections and deliver reports within 72 hours of instruction. Let us know the completion timeline when you make contact.
Do you liaise directly with estate agents for access?
Yes, absolutely. Once instructed, we handle all access arrangements with the vendor's estate agent directly. You and your client are copied on the confirmation. This keeps the process moving without consuming your fee earner time on diary management, which we know is better spent on the legal work.
What happens if the survey reveals significant defects?
When a survey identifies material defects, damp issues, structural movement, roof failure or other concerns that were not apparent at viewing, we flag them clearly in the report with estimated repair costs and a priority rating. Your client then has several options which you will advise on legally: renegotiate the purchase price to reflect the cost of remedial works, ask the vendor to address the issues before completion, obtain further specialist reports, or in serious cases, withdraw from the purchase. The survey provides the factual basis for whatever course of action your client chooses.
Can my client speak directly to the surveyor?
Yes, and we actively encourage it. Every report includes a follow up telephone call from the surveyor who carried out the inspection. Your client can ask questions, clarify anything they do not understand and get a candid verbal assessment that goes beyond what is written in the report. This direct access dramatically reduces the number of queries that come back to your office.
Do you accept direct instruction from conveyancers on behalf of clients?
Yes, many of the conveyancing practices we work with prefer to instruct us directly on their client's behalf, and we are set up to accommodate that. We can invoice your firm or your client directly, whichever you prefer. Just let us know your billing preference at the point of instruction and we will handle it accordingly.
Are your reports accepted by mortgage lenders?
The survey reports we produce are for the benefit of the buyer and are separate from the mortgage valuation the lender commissions for its own purposes. However, because all our surveys are carried out by RICS qualified surveyors, the findings carry professional weight. If a survey reveals defects that might affect the lender's security, we can advise on the appropriate course of action. For lending valuation purposes specifically, we also offer RICS Red Book mortgage valuations as a standalone service.
Get a survey quote for your client
Tell us about the property and we will provide a fixed price quote within hours. We handle the rest directly with your client.
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