Surrey & London: 07834 761 411
Surrey & London: 07834 761 411
Need a building surveyor or party wall surveyor in Haslemere? Westville Associates in Cobham, Surrey, is an independent property surveyor providing advice for buyers, homeowners and developers.
Whether you’re purchasing a home in Haslemere, concerned about defects or planning building works that could affect your neighbour, Westville Associates provides good surveying advice that can give you a good idea of what to do next.
Providing independent Building Surveys and Party Wall services across Surrey, we combine detailed inspections with practical advice that can save you thousands.
We’re based in Cobham, around 25 miles from Haslemere, which means we can be with you within 33 minutes via the A3. We also cover nearby areas including Hindhead, Grayswood, Shottermill, Beacon Hill and Chiddingfold.
Our Building Surveys in Haslemere help buyers understand a property’s condition before committing to a purchase. Depending on the level, we’ll assess visible defects, maintenance requirements and areas that may require further investigation or specialist quotes.
A straightforward assessment for relatively modern properties that appear to be in reasonable condition.
A more detailed inspection of conventional homes to better understand the property’s condition.
Our most comprehensive survey, suited to older, altered, unusual or potentially problematic properties.
All the information you need about building surveys to get started:
Depending on the property and level of survey instructed, areas we commonly assess include:
Local property context matters in Haslemere, and hiring a local surveyor who understands the area and types of homes is one benefit. The town contains a broad mixture of historic cottages and substantial Victorian houses, Edwardian homes, Arts and Crafts architecture, post-war housing, and more recent infill developments.
This variety means two Haslemere properties on neighbouring roads can require very different considerations. For example, an older property may warrant closer attention to areas such as damp, timber condition, roof coverings, historic movement and previous alterations. Whereas a more modern home may present a different set of maintenance or construction issues.
If you’re buying an older property in Haslemere, it might be worth considering a Level 3 Building Survey. For more modern, newer properties, a Level 2 is typically fine.
Planning an extension, loft conversion or structural alteration? Or have you been served with a Party Wall Notice? Westville Associates provides Party Wall Surveyor services in Haslemere for both building owners carrying out works and adjoining owners whose properties may be affected.
Planning notifiable works? We can review your proposals and serve the appropriate Party Wall Notices.
A photographic and written record of the adjoining property’s visible condition before building work begins.
Where a dispute arises, a Party Wall Award can set out how the notifiable work should proceed.
All the information you need about party walls to get started:
It’s worth obtaining advice if your project involves work like:
If so, it’s important to consider Party Wall requirements before any works start.
We work on both sides of the Party Wall process. If you’re carrying out the work, you’re the building owner and need to serve notice before undertaking works covered by the Act. For building owners, we can review the project, identify the requirements and prepare notices, managing the process through to an Award.
As the adjoining owner, you would (or should) receive notice of these works in advance, giving you enough time to assent or dissent. For adjoining owners, we can help you review the notice, proposed works and explain your options clearly.
The earlier Party Wall matters are considered, the easier they tend to be to manage. If architectural and structural drawings are already available, send them to us. This can give you enough time to deal with notices and neighbouring owners without leaving everything until immediately before construction and delaying your project.
Westville Associates is based at 3 Lingwood, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1DT, putting us within easy reach of properties throughout Haslemere and the surrounding area.
Surrey & London: 07834 761 411
The cost depends on the size, age, type and value of the property, as well as the level of survey required. Send us the property address, and we’ll provide a quotation based on your specific requirements.
Level 1 is for straightforward properties that need a basic condition assessment. Level 2 provides greater detail, while Level 3 is our most comprehensive option and is generally more appropriate for older, extensively altered, unusual or potentially problematic homes. If you’re unsure, we’ll help you decide before you book.
We understand that buyers are often working towards important mortgage, conveyancing and exchange deadlines. We therefore prioritise prompt inspections and fast report turnaround, with the existing Westville service aiming to return reports rapidly following inspection.
Possibly, but not automatically. It depends on factors such as where you’re building, whether you’re carrying out works to a party structure, and the position and depth of excavations relative to neighbouring buildings. Send us your plans, and we can advise whether Party Wall matters need to be considered.
Yes. We act for adjoining owners and building owners. We’ll review the notice and proposed works and explain your options before you respond.
The right approach depends on the circumstances and the adjoining owner’s response. If you’re primarily interested in documenting the neighbouring property’s condition before construction, speak to us, and we’ll explain the options available for your project.
Yes. Westville Associates is based in Cobham and provides Building Survey and Party Wall services throughout Surrey and London.