STEVE BUTLER - SURVEYORS SHEFFIELD - RICS CHARTERED SURVEYORS

SURVEYORS SHEFFIELD  - RICS CHARTERED SURVEYORS

SHEFFIELD SURVEYORS FOR RICS HOMEBUYERS REPORTS BUILDING SURVEYS AND PROPERTY VALUATIONS

We are Sheffield  and Rotherham RICS Chartered Surveyors with an office at Hillsborough. We have been undertaking residential house and property surveys and valuations in the Sheffield area for over twenty years. 

Our particular interests are pre-purchase Homebuyers Surveys and Building Surveys. We also undertake structural and specific defect investigations most commonly for suspected subsidence and dampness.

We prepare RICS valuations for a wide range of purposes including Help to Buy Valuations, probate, matrimonial, taxation and insolvency.

Our surveyors frequently prepare expert witness reports for boundary disputes, matrimonial disputes and claims against small builders in respect of kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories and the re-covering of roofs. We have also prepared reports on a walls and rights of way. Steve Butler RICS Chartered Surveyor has appeared in the Crown Court to give evidence as an expert witness, at the First Tier Property Tribunal as an advocate.

Being independent RICS Surveyors enables us to provide a bespoke service to clients. We can offer a rapid response and once at the property don't have to rush of to the next instruction. As we usually only undertake two instructions a day each client gets the time that they deserve and we always encourage them to attend the property and discuss matters at first hand.

Sheffield RICS Surveyors Home Buyers Survey Report on a 1900 semi detached house

Professionals residence near Barnsley constructed 1900 to 1910. Note the decorative stone work around the window openings. The Roof surface is life expired and has also distorted due to a sub standard structure which has probably resulted from having to accommodate the dormer window. The original doors on the landings and halls do not have half hour fire resistance which would be a modern requirement to protect the occupier of the roof void rooms or to allow an escape corridor. The garage roof was also like expired due the slates de-laminating and the structure was also substandard and had a decayed joist end. Boundary walls had suffered considerable loss of their faces. Yew trees in the garden are extremely toxic and a beech tree is a maintenance liability and may have protection order. The period nature of the house and others in the road means it is likely to be in a conservation area.

Photographs of a property inspected by our RICS surveyors undertaking a Building Survey and Report of a 1930's terrace near Rotherham

A partly rendered property with first floor rooms partly within the roof to save money. Our surveyors found missing window lintels, incorrectly aligned gutters, chimney salts and exposed metal on electrical fittings. The front bay roof was a particular problem as the flashing was life expired, the thickness of the roof meant that it was unlikely to be insulated and improvement may be difficult. There were problems with window heads due to initial poor construction and later alterations. The suspended timber floors were at risk due to poor ventilation. Chimneys were likely to be in poor condition and solid walls were at risk from badly maintained rainwater goods.

Surveyors report on a 1930's Semi detached house in Sheffield

Here our surveyors saw corroding render beads a fractured flat roof, old uneven quarry tiles, and a blocked drain due to a root infestation.The walls had been rendered probably so that property could be built quickly with cheap bricks and labour. Metal beads used to give a crisp edge to the render had corroded and would need to be chopped out and replaced to prevent unsightly rust stains. The roof surface had formed a dish shape due to a slightly substandard structure in which a major component was undersized and had sagged slightly. An outbuilding had a fractured concrete roof which could allow water ingress and enocurage the reinforcing steel to corrode. Quarry tile floors which are typical of the era were uneven due to the sand or ash on which they were laid settling due to poor compaction when laying. These types of floors often have damp joints are likely to be damp as there is no damp proof membrane under. Our surveyors reccomend thae such floors be kept uncovered and well ventilated. Roots had also invaded a sewer and were starting to catch sewerage. Fortunately this was at an early stage and the chamber had not filled.

Sheffield Chartered Surveyors Regulated by RICS 

The main advantages of dealing with our RICS Chartered Surveyors are:

RELIABILITY:  Our surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) who ensure the practice complies with exacting standards. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors require that our surveyors keep up to date with property matters, maintain audited clients accounts, professional indemnity insurance and a formal complaints procedure.  

AVAILABILITY:  Property matters can be very worrying. You can invariably telephone one of our Chartered Surveyors between 8 .00 am and 6.00 pm seven days per week. If you have a problem or don't understand something please feel free to call.

PERSONAL SERVICE:   We only have a limited number of clients to ensure that the level of service is maintained. Telephone calls from clients or potential clients are always welcome. We love to meet clients at a property to discuss matters whilst they are at hand.

RAPID RESPONSE: Our surveyors can invariably meet clients in Sheffield the same day or next day, at the office or home.

Boundary and Right of Way dispute surveyors Sheffield

We are also able to help clients in Sheffield with Boundary and Right of Way Disputes. Steve Butlers legal training gives him a considerable advantage over other surveyors when it comes to preparing reports for use in the court and critically in negotiating agreed facts.

Reports on defective workmanship for disputes with builders

Steve Butler RICS Chartered Surveyor has prepared many reports in respect of complaints and court actions against builders and other traders. Again his legal knowledge helps clients consider if claims are worth perusing and the best method. Previous defects investigated include numerous roof replacements, conservatories and replacement doors and windows.

Independent RICS Property Valuations in Sheffield

Our surveyors can prepare valuations for a wide range of matters including Help to Buy, Housing Association Properties, Insolvency, Probate, Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax. Steve Butler Chartered Surveyor is accredited by the RICS for valuations.

Guideline RICS Level 2 Homebuyers Report Fees for properties under £300,000.

VAT may be applicable!

Pre 1919           1919 - 1945          1946 - 2011

1 and 2 Bedroom Flats

350.00             300.00             275.00

1 and 2 Bedroom Houses

375.00             350.00            325.00

3 Bedroom Houses

400.00              375.00            350.00

4 Bedroom Houses

450.00              425.00             400.00

5 Bedroom Houses

550.00              500.00             450.00