Building surveyor in Stoke-on-Trent
Fixed-price surveying documents for homes, rental property and commercial premises across the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Fixed quote within 24 hours. No obligation.
Surveying support across the Potteries
Stoke-on-Trent is made up of six towns: Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton and Longton. Each grew up around the pottery industry, and that history shows in the buildings. I work across the city remotely and visit for schedules of condition, giving owners, landlords and businesses practical documents at fixed prices.
Property types across the city
- Victorian terraced housing is a large part of the stock, often with rear outriggers, original roofs and chimneys and a long history of alterations. These are popular with first-time buyers and landlords.
- Former industrial and pottery buildings, some converted to homes, studios or workspace, and some listed or in conservation areas.
- Interwar and post-war housing across the suburbs, from semis to former council estates.
- Town centre commercial property in Hanley and the other town centres, with shops and offices above.
Landlords and investors
Terraced housing in Stoke-on-Trent attracts a lot of landlord and investor interest, and refurbishments often run to a tight budget. A clear schedule of works stops the scope drifting, gets builders pricing on the same basis and supports refurbishment finance applications. For problems that crop up during a tenancy, a remote defects review gives you a quick, independent opinion before you commit to a repair.
Ground conditions and older buildings
North Staffordshire has a long coal mining history. If you are buying, your conveyancer can advise on a mining search, and any significant structural concern should go to a structural engineer. I am not RICS chartered and do not carry out homebuyer surveys, but I can give a practical view on a specific crack or defect from photos and tell you when an engineer is needed.
Commercial leases
For shops, offices and industrial units, I offer dilapidations reviews to support negotiation at lease end and schedules of condition at lease start.
Nearby towns
I also cover Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove and Stone. Heading south, see Wolverhampton and Telford.
Services for Stoke-on-Trent properties
Remote services are available straight away. Schedules of condition include a site visit by arrangement.
- Schedule of works: for terraced refurbishments and buy-to-let projects.
- Dilapidations review: for shops, offices and industrial units.
- CDM construction phase plan and RAMS: for builders working across North Staffordshire.
- Building defects review from photos: a remote view on cracks, roofs and chimneys.
- Schedule of condition: site visits by arrangement across the six towns.
How it works
Send photos or details
Send photos, drawings, documents or a short description of the Stoke-on-Trent property.
Fixed quote in 24 hours
I come back with a fixed price and delivery date, plus visit dates where needed.
Report on time
Your editable report arrives by the agreed date, with follow-up questions answered.
Building surveyor Stoke-on-Trent: common questions
Do you visit properties in Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. Stoke-on-Trent is within my site visit area for schedules of condition, and visits are arranged in advance. All remote services are available across the city.
Can you tell me if a crack is caused by mining?
Not with certainty from photos, and I will not guess. I can give a practical opinion on the likely cause and urgency, and tell you when a structural engineer should be involved. For buying, ask your conveyancer about a mining search.
Do you write schedules for terraced house refurbishments?
Yes. Refurbishments of Victorian terraces are some of the most common jobs I work on. The schedule is set out room by room so builders price the same scope.
Do you cover Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Yes. I cover Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Stone and the surrounding area for remote services and, by arrangement, site visits.
Get a fixed quote for your Stoke-on-Trent property
Send a few details and I will come back within 24 hours with a fixed price and delivery date.