Leney Building Surveying Ltd
St Austell
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St Austell
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I am an independent Chartered Building Surveyor and Registered Valuer serving Cornwall and beyond. I undertake: Building Surveys, RICS HomeBuyer Survey Reports (with and without valuation), Snagging Inspections, Red Book Valuations, Help to Buy Valuations, Shared Ownership Valuations, Discounted Sale Valuations, Probate Valuations, Party Wall Surveying, Contract Administration, dilapidations and more.
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Luke Turnbull
Gavin did a valuation report for - he is a model pro. Thanks!
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Paul Carnachan
1st class service from Gavin. Reliable and prompt. Performed a 'help to buy' valuation very efficiently.
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What do you love most about your job?
The variety of buildings and people I deal with means that no day is the same. I also get to travel all over Cornwall and see places that I may never have visited before.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I had been a Chartered Building Surveyor working for other firms and felt I could offer a higher level of service at better rates for clients. I also like being my own boss and being able to choose the work which I undertake and time spent on it.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have significant experience; working as a Building Surveyor since 2005, becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor in 2009 and a Registered Valuer in 2016. I have ownership of my time management so can ensure I take great care when undertaking inspections and producing reports. I am cost effective; I do not charge VAT and do not have management overhead and profit to factor into my fees. I aim to issue survey reports within 7 working days of the inspection and the valuation report within 3 working days of the inspection.
Building Surveys
An in-depth inspection and report of a building, usually a house, describing its construction, defects, risks and ongoing maintenance issues. This is usually instructed by a client pre-purchase to inform them about a property they are looking to buy. This is the most detailed survey report offered and is a RICS Level 3 survey, undertaken in accordance with the RICS guidance note.
RICS HomeBuyer Survey Reports
An intermediate inspection and report of a house describing its construction, defects and risks. The report can include a Market Valuation and Reinstatement Cost Assessment (for buildings insurance purposes). This is a RICS Level 2 survey, undertaken in accordance with the RICS Professional Statement.
Red Book Valuation
This term encompasses valuations that are undertaken in accordance with RICS Red Book requirements. I undertake residential valuations in accordance with those requirements set out in the 'Red Book' and these can be for Help to Buy Valuations, Matrimonial, Probate, Capital Gains Tax purposes. This valuation includes an inspection of the property and report giving a Market Valuation of the property.
Help to Buy Valuation
If you purchased your property under the Help to Buy scheme and you want to pay off some of the loan or sell your property you will likely be asked to obtain a Valuation from an independent Chartered Surveyor and RICS registered Valuer. I can provide these at cost effective prices.
Party Wall Surveying
When undertaking some types of building work that may affect your neighbour e.g. extensions, loft conversions, layout alterations, rebuilding garden walls etc. you may need to serve notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This is a legal requirement and failure to do so could result in a neighbour seeking a court injunction to stop you undertaking these works. I can draft party wall notices and be appointed as your party wall surveyor and draft an award if needed.
Contract Administration
This role includes drafting building contracts between an Employer and Contractor and ensuring the procedures of the contract are met during the course of the works. This includes undertaking valuations at agreed stages, instructing variations to the scope of works and granting Extensions of Time where valid. This role can also include monitoring the quality of work on site as they progress and typically includes site visits once a week or every other week. The Contract Administrator should act impartially when administering the building contract.
Snagging Inspections
If you are buying a new house off of a developer there may be defects remaining as part of the build, the minor issues are known as snags. The developer should have their own in-house snagging procedures to ensure that any snags are resolved before handing houses over to purchasers. However, the developer can miss things when they are trying to complete and handover properties. I can inspect the property and provide a snagging list which can be presented to the developer for them to resolve.
If you have had building work undertaken to your existing property and you are not happy with the finished works I can also complete a snagging inspection and produce a snagging list for this,
