Chartered Building Surveyors · Kent, Surrey & East Sussex
Understand the building before you commit to it.
Independent RICS home surveys and valuations, helping you make informed property decisions. Clear reports and practical advice on the property’s condition, what needs attention and what to do next.
Chartered expertise. Regulated by RICS.
Brighter Surveyors Limited is regulated by RICS. Your survey is carried out by a Chartered Building Surveyor, providing a clear assessment of the property and practical advice on the findings. We explain what needs attention, answer your questions and help you understand the next steps.
What we do
Surveys and valuations for residential property
Choose the service that suits your property and what you need to know. If you are unsure, send us the property details and we will explain which service we recommend and why.
Level 2 Home Surveys
A clear assessment of the condition of a conventional home that appears to be in reasonable repair. Condition ratings highlight significant issues, with advice on repairs and further enquiries to help you decide how to proceed.
About Level 2 surveysLevel 3 Building Surveys
A detailed assessment for older, altered, listed or more complex homes. We explain the building’s construction and condition, investigate concerns and provide advice on repairs, maintenance and any further enquiries needed.
About Level 3 surveysProperty Valuations
An independent opinion of your property’s market value, including valuations for shared ownership and Help to Buy purposes. A valuation focuses on value and does not replace a survey of the building’s condition.
About valuationsExperience with older buildings
Listed, timber-framed and period property
We regularly survey Grade II listed homes, historic timber-framed houses, oasts, cottages and converted farm buildings, as well as properties that have been extended or altered over time.
Understanding how these buildings were constructed and changed helps us assess their condition. We consider the structure, traditional materials and signs of past repairs, then explain what our findings mean for you and how the building should be cared for.
- Grade II listed houses and cottages
- Historic timber-framed buildings
- Oasts, barns and other building conversions
- Substantially extended and altered homes
How it works
What you get, from first call to follow-up
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A conversation before the inspection
We discuss the property, your plans and any concerns you already have, so these can be considered during the inspection.
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A thorough inspection
We inspect the visible and accessible parts of the property within the agreed survey scope. We explain any areas we could not inspect and whether further investigation is needed.
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A report specific to your property
Your report explains our findings in clear language, supported by photographs that help you understand the building’s condition and the issues identified.
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Clear advice on what to do next
We explain why the findings matter, which issues need attention and what further advice or enquiries may be needed from contractors, specialists or your solicitor.
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A conversation afterwards
Once you have read the report, we are available to discuss the findings and answer your questions. This follow-up is included in the service.
Sample report page. Select to enlarge.
Areas covered
Based in West Kent, working across the South East
From our base at Hildenborough we cover Kent, Surrey and East Sussex. Local knowledge matters: the building stock, the ground conditions and the common failures vary considerably across the area.
- Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells
- Sevenoaks & Westerham
- Maidstone & the Weald
- Crowborough & surrounding villages
- Hawkhurst, Flimwell, Goudhurst & Cranbrook
Thinking about a survey?
Tell us about the property and we will advise which service suits it and what it would cost. There is no charge for asking, and a quotation is not an instruction.