Services

Welcome to John Murphy Surveyors Ltd.

HomeBuyer Reports
Building Surveys
Market Valuations
Specific Defect Reports
Snagging Surveys
Party Wall Awards and Schedules of Conditions
Planning and Building Regulations Advice

HomeBuyer Survey

A HomeBuyer Survey report follows a set format. Our HomeBuyer Surveys are easy to follow and purposefully straightforward. If you are buying a fairly new property, or a conventional property which appears in good condition, or a recently converted flat, industry guidelines recommend you have a HomeBuyer Survey carried out.

Building Surveys

A Building Survey is more in depth and tailored to a building’s individual need. If you are buying an older property or you suspect the building may have some issues, knowing its faults and understanding the repair costs necessary can be incredibly valuable. Armed with a full Building Survey you will be able to negotiate a better purchase price on the property.

Furthermore, if you are selling a property, a survey report can allow you to identify any issues that may cause a sale to fall through; information which can inform better decision making, potentially saving you money.

Market Valuations

A Market Valuation provides a professional opinion of the value for a property with respect to the prevailing market at the date of valuation. We will objectively analyse and assess a number of factors which affect the property’s value, and consider the relationship between the buyers, sellers, investors and occupiers, to arrive at a current value. Our Market Valuations are thorough and fair and have been relied upon through many successful sales.

Specific Defect Reports

A Specific Defects report is used to assess a particular problem with the structure or condition of a property. The survey goes into similar detail as that of a building survey but only covers specific problem areas. They are great if you believe a property is in good condition except for certain concerning areas.

Snagging Surveys

A Snagging Survey is carried out to identify problems with your new build home. Snagging problems can vary from small and cosmetic, to significant and structural. A Snagging Survey is a visual survey to check the quality of workmanship against applicable standards. We will check every aspect of your new build property from interior to exterior, garden to driveway.

Party Wall Awards and Schedules of Conditions

Party Wall Awards and Schedules of Conditions are carried out to provide a thorough and accurate view of the condition of a neighbour’s property, prior to the commencement of the building works, as required by The Party Wall etc. Act 1996. We strongly recommend taking a Schedules of Conditions if this applies to you, as they have been proven to reduce the likelihood of a dispute with your neighbour over damage, either during or following subsequent building works.

Planning and Building Regulations Advice

We offer advice on Planning, Building Regulations and other statutory requirements, with regard to any future work which our clients may wish to carry out after completion.