Am Surveys are independent surveyors. We pride ourselves on local knowledge and individual attention to our clients. The most important thing is that you know what you are committing yourself to in purchasing a property. If you would like the surveyor to talk through his findings with you, he will. If you don't understand anything, he will explain in simple terms. If, in six months' time, you get round to doing some work recommended in the survey and you find that you don't actually understand what you need to do, phone us. We will remember you, talk to you, visit to explain on-site if necessary.  

The best way to make sure that you invest your money in a safe, structurally sound home is to have a survey carried out. A Homebuyer Report should usually be adequate for properties built in the last 100 years. If you have reason to be particularly worried about the structure of the building or are buying a period property, however, then it is probably best to go for a full Building Survey.  

For the key differences between the different survey types, see our Surveys section.

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On the subject of accompanying the surveyor, that is impossible for several reasons. It is someone else’s property, so we don’t have the authority to invite you; there are health and safety issues, we don't have the specific insurance to do this, and we need to concentrate on the inspection with no distractions.

However, after saying that, we don’t have a problem meeting at the property after the inspection for a quick discussion if needed; however, we are unlikely to give a tour of the property. We prefer not to discuss the inspection for a good 24 hours as we must give the inspection a period of mature reflection.

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