Chartered Building Surveyor Brighton
Looking for trusted building surveyors in Brighton? At Southdown Surveyors, we offer a variety of reliable building surveys, party wall matters, home buyer reports and project management services.
We are established Chartered Building Surveyors with a fantastic reputation in the local area for providing accurate, detailed reports and building surveys to a range of commercial and residential clients in Brighton and East Sussex. From the seafront apartments and Victorian Terraces in the North Laines to Kemptown. We work with buy-to-let investors, first time buyers and many other clients. We get to know our clients on an individual basis and ensure they fully understand their finances for their property.
Our firm of chartered surveyors are all fully trained, qualified and are registered members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The RICS are a professional body who accredits professionals within the industry. This gives us the extensive knowledge to provide accurate and impartial advice when selecting the correct survey for your property.
Home Surveys & Building Surveying
We offer two surveys: a Building Survey for commercial properties and an RICS Level 3 Home Survey and an RICS Level 2 Home Survey for domestic properties. All of our findings during the report or survey will be discussed with you so you have all of the information you need to enter into negotiations.
Survey FAQs
1. Do I need a building survey when buying a property in Brighton?
Yes. Brighton has a wide mix of Victorian, Edwardian, Regency and coastal properties that often have age-related issues such as damp, structural movement and timber decay. A survey helps identify hidden problems before you commit to purchase.
2. What type of building survey is best for older Brighton homes?
For period properties common in Brighton, particularly terraced Victorian houses or Regency buildings, a Level 3 Building Survey is usually recommended due to the depth of inspection needed.
3. Are Brighton coastal properties more prone to defects?
Properties near the seafront can be at increased risk of salt-related corrosion, damp and weather exposure. A detailed survey will highlight any coastal-specific issues.
4. How long does a building survey in Brighton take?
Most inspections take between 2–5 hours, depending on size and condition. The full report is typically delivered within 5 working days.
5. Do your surveyors cover all areas of Brighton & Hove?
Yes. We cover central Brighton, Hove, Kemptown, Hanover, Preston Park, The Lanes and surrounding neighbourhoods.
6. Can you advise on renovation or extension plans after the survey?
Absolutely. Our surveyors can provide guidance on structural considerations, defects to address first, and points to consider before starting renovation work.
Why Choose Us for your Building Surveys?
- Honest, professional service
- Personal service
- Extensive local knowledge
- Wide breadth of expertise including dedicated Party Wall Surveyors
- Block Property Management
- Competitive rates
Our Chartered Surveyors are also more than happy to help with private valuations which include a report outlining significant findings which can influence the properties market value. If you require any more information regarding any of our residential and commercial surveying services, like party wall or house valuations, please contact our team of chartered surveyors today or complete the form at the top of this page.
