0116 267 7890

Professional residential and commercial surveys and valuations

Acorn Surveys and Valuations of Leicester and Nottingham are one of the Midland's leading professional property RICS surveyors and valuers.

When it comes to surveys and valuations we offer our clients...

Both the knowledge and expertise they need when dealing with surveys and valuations of property. From our head office in Birstall situated on the outskirts of Leicester and our Nottingham office, at the heart of the Midlands, we can offer survey and valuation services over a wide geographic area ensuring our clients are our top priority.

Getting surveys and valuations carried out can be complicated and frustrating, but at Acorn surveys and valuations we help to ease the process. With services ranging from fire and flood reinstatement, and building defects to planning and building regulation applications. We provide our clients with the information and assurance they need when surveying their property.

We stand out from many other surveyors and valuers...

Because of our experience, and many years of managing a residential and commercial property management and lettings agency alongside our chartered surveyors practice we are able to offer a much greater value of information and support to our clients and advise them on letting their properties also.

Let us help you with your survey or valuation requirements...

Getting surveys and valuations done can be a tough process where people don't know what is required or needed for the job at hand, however we will help you to achieve your goal whether it be building and condition surveys or feasibility studies we'll be here to talk you through it and get the job done.

To find out more or to discuss the survey and valuation services we offer, please call our RICS survey and valuations team on Leicester 0116 267 7890 or Nottingham 0115 989 5424 and we'll be more than happy to help.

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Here are just a few more reasons why you'll feel secure using our RICS survey and valuation services...

Expert Witness Reports:

We can provide defect analysis and preparation of technical reports and give advice on Building Law, Building Disputes, Rights of Light, Party Wall matters, Capital and Rental Valuations and on the technical aspects of pleadings and witness statements.

Valuations for Charities:

Selling or purchasing charity property comes with added formalities that need to be taken care of before a sale. Richard offers valuations for charities under section 36 of the 1936 charities Act.

Market Valuations:

This will provide you with a clear understanding for the value of a commercial property. The report highlights any potential issues with the property and the costs to deal with these.

Homebuyer Reports:

We provide this report as it is more detailed than a basic valuation and benefits the homebuyer throughout the purchasing process. The report gives a good indication of the properties state of repair and maintenance.

Improvement Valuations:

These may be such services as planning and building regulation applications or a feasibility study, we offer our clients the both the services and resources for improvements and planning.

Market Rent Valuations:

We will provide a valuation for additional costs you may incur such as repairs or maintenance, we will provide advice and reassurance for both landlords and tenants in what to expect when renting.

RICS Condition Report:

This report includes an inspection of your home and will also provide you with advice for your solicitor and a clear summary of the key risks associated with the purchase. The RICS Condition report covers all aspects of the properties risks and legal considerations and will give you an all round understanding of the property you are buying.

RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation:

This service covers such items as general condition rating, valuation and purchase price and insurance valuations. In addition to the RICS Condition report is our professional advice on issues that may affect your properties value.

Lending Valuation:

No matter the type of building small or large we have the expertise and knowledge of the market to accurately value any commercial premises.

Immigration Inspection Report:

We are qualified to carry out immigration inspections for our clients. As we can provide you with an inspection of the proposed accommodation to confirm that the property is in a state of reasonable repair, has sufficient space for the occupant/s and is free from Category 1 and 2 under the Housing Act 2004.

Building and Condition Surveys:

We have extensive experience of surveying all types of residential, commercial and industrial properties. With this service we can co-ordinate investigations on your behalf such as the testing of electrical, heating and drainage services.

Rating Valuations:

Every 5 years the rateable values of all non-domestic properties in England and Wales are reassessed. We are able to carry out these valuations in limited circumstances and time for lodging appeals against the rating list assessments.

Frequently asked questions

I'm thinking of buying a new house and have been told I need a Building Surveyor. Why do I need a RICS Building Surveyor for buying a new house?

A RICS building surveyor will look at the property on a whole, it might be that before buying a new house work may need to be done or there may be a problem with the structure. A building surveyor will let you know exactly what you are buying and will give you an estimate for costs of any work that may need to be carried out. This information can then be used as a negotiating tool when purchasing the property. At Acorn Surveys and Valuations we can carry out surveys for business premises or inspections of structural problems you may experience with your home or business property.

My property has developed dampness (or cracking etc.). Can you help identify and suggest remedial work for the problem and cause?

Our company will come along and survey the problem and then proceed to give you advice on the cause and how best to remedy the situation. Should the problem be serious and remedial work be necessary, we can then arrange the work to be done for you and monitor the process.

I want to extend my home (or business) but don't know where to start. What do I do first?

You will need to acquire a feasibility study of your ideas for what changes you wish to make on your property. These ideas could be a room in the roof or maybe an extension you wanted for commercial premises to accommodate your business. We can then help undertake measured surveys as part of the feasibility study to prepare the layout and put into consideration site restrictions that could affect your proposal.

I know what I want, but I need plans. Can you prepare these or do I need an Architect?

We can provide full Architectural services as an architect as such is not required as a seperate profession and cost. We are able to provide services to enable your ideas to be turned into reality or plans required for conveyancing or leases. Following your approval of the plans we can then arrange for Planning and building regulations applications to then be submitted, and if necessary, negotiate on your behalf to local and statutory bodies about your plans.

I've got planning permission for a project but I need someone to take care of the day to day contract administration. Is this a service you can provide?

Contract administration can be a nightmare for the inexperienced, but we have the skills and experience to take care of your project for you, large or small.

My project needs a planning supervisor, can you help?

We can offer you our expertise in designing projects and administering construction contracts, particularly work in occupied premises where health and safety is paramount. Following the completion of your project we will also prepare a Health and Safety/Maintenance file including accurate “as built” drawings.

I need to arrange for a condition survey to be carried out. Is this something you do?

This is a service we can do and also give advice on repairing covenants to leasehold properties and prepare condition surveys tailored to suit your requirements.

Acorn Surveys & Valuations Leicester
- Correspondence Address

6 Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4JE
Tel: 0116 267 7890
Fax: 0116 267 2235
Email: surveys@acornlettings.com

Acorn Surveys & Valuations Nottingham

Sutton Place, 49 Stoney Street, Nottingham NG1 1LX
Tel: 0115 989 5424
Fax: 0115 989 5425
Email: surveys@acornlettings.com