RICS Chartered Building Surveyor

“Passionate About Property”

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Surveying services to suit a range of building types and requirements.

Solutions that surpass standard surveys available in the market place

Reliable, consistent information at reasonable cost and good value.

MISSION &
ETHOS

As your Chartered Building Surveyor it is my aim to see that you get the right level of information in a language you understand. Always on hand for you and your solicitor with advice and clarification, I provide more than a survey I provide safe and steady assurance at a time when you are making big decisions on your home buying journey.

I am passionate about property and the reasons why we use buildings the way we do. This passion has led me to research and author books and lecture to the surveying profession.

My Journey To A Chartered Surveyor

When I started out from school I was determined that if I was going to have a job I’d want to know every aspect of it. I think it was my father’s practical engineering background that started my curiosity for how things went together and worked. So I set my sights for the construction industry and carpentry.

What a journey! From trade to formanship to management and teaching and finally onto uni to do building surveying under the masterful guidance of Prof Malcolm Hollis the god father of surveying. What has it all taught me? That everyone is on a journey, everyone sees property differently and every day is a school day. I am lucky I can help people on thier journey at a time when they need reliable friendly advice and to keep learning all the twists and turns of construction both modern and old.

Need help with selecting the right survey?

Contact my colleague Kate and she will be delighted to discuss the help I can provide along with booking a time and date for me to visit. The survey can be tailored to suit your specific requirements.

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Choose Your Survey

  • CONDENSATION MOULD MANAGEMENT

    This service is specifically tailored to Local Authorities and Housing associations dealing with Damp and Mould Complaints. In light of the coroner’s report into the death of Awaad Ishakk and the questionnaire from the social housing regulator mould has become the highest priority. Geoff provides organizational and procedural advice as well as targeted training for management, operational staff, council members and representatives. His condensation management strategy has been developed in conjunction with Croydon and Basildon councils and consultation appointments with contractors and housing associations.

  • MODERN BUILDING SURVEY

    Based on the Level 2 Homebuyer RICS survey, this survey checks everything and points out all the defects. This is ideal for newer homes built after 1960 where we don’t expect to find problems but you need peace of mind there is nothing serious. The additional benefit of this survey, as opposed to a standard Homebuyer survey, is that any defects found are fully explained to you. This allows you to benefit from my expertise without having to reinstruct or pay for return visits. Unlike standard products available, I liaise with your solicitor and answer any questions you or they have. This makes for a superior product that many home buyers value.

  • COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY PACKAGE

    This is based on the RICS Level 3 level of detail but is packaged as a scope of options most clients select and value. This is a convenient way to get the answers most people need in a single pre-selected and easy to understand package, however, there are still ways that you can enhance your survey further by choosing some optional extras such as project advice or a visual inspection from a qualified electrician. This survey is ideal for older and more complicated properties where you need a detailed explanation of defects with costs.

  • BUILD YOUR OWN SURVEY

    This service is ideal for project homes or properties that have specific issues that you need detailed guidance on. You can control every aspect of the survey for yourself, focussing only on the things that concern you most, saving you money on the cost of the survey. Clients find this service particularly valuable as they can elect to omit areas they are confident they can assess themselves. If you have a project house you intend to refurbish the survey can be tailored to focus on those parts you feel hold the greatest risk and you can receive advice on your renovation plans for the house. I can provide insight into how well your proposals fit into the structure and give advice on typical project costs.

  • SITE VISITS & SINGLE DEFECT REPORTS

    This service is designed to get you answers quickly and to get you focused on the right track. You can book me to come to your home to review a problem and give you initial advice. This can range from damp to cracks in walls. If you want to go on to receive a full report I can provide a single defect report. This can either be in bullet points or to fully compliant expert witness report standard. Clients with more experience in property use me as a first opinion on project homes and buy to let purchases.

What Other’s Have To Say

Geoff’s advice was invaluable in helping us make sensible and informed decisions about the purchasing our new house. As we were entering into a complete renovation project he was also able to reliably forewarn us of potential pitfalls ahead and as a result there have been no surprises (so far!).

Clair and Joe T

Geoff was able to complete a survey the day after I instructed him. It was an extremely thorough and detailed survey with very clear explanations. His attention to detail, personable approach and amazing follow up in terms of telephone conversations and reassurance was second to none. I couldn’t have felt more assured that my money was well spent. It’s exactly the kind of service one hopes for during such an important decision making process. I couldn’t recommend Geoff and his team highly enough.

Owen M

I commissioned Geoffrey Hunt to carry out a full building survey on a 1930s property in Somerset. To say that Geoff is meticulous in his work would be an understatement; I received a comprehensive report on the type and condition of the property alongside an extremely helpful summary of risks, recommendations for negotiations and suggestions for the prioritisation of works. Geoff was also ready and willing to answer any questions I had about the survey and the property, even after purchase. Anyone buying a period property who wants the very best survey need look no further.

Paul L

We engaged Geoff for a survey on a Grade II listed property in Frome. We had no experience whatsoever with listed buildings, so hugely appreciated Geoff’s detailed survey, from the comprehensive pictures and data (e.g. damp readings) to the analysis of risks and various potential mitigation measures. He was also incredibly patient in spending hours talking through the survey findings, explaining the nuances of living in and looking after a building dating from the 1700s – providing super-useful advice that looked beyond the purchase to how we would need to approach maintenance going forward.

Helen M

We instructed Geoff for a modern building survey on a property we were buying in Frome. We received a detailed report a week after the survey. Geoff was able to discuss the report in detail and help us understand the priorities in terms of what we needed to enquire about through our solicitors. We have been really happy with the professionalism and the after care support with follow ups after the survey. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him to others.

Emma P
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