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Principal: Steve Butler MRICS Chartered Surveyor
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Homebuyer Survey Report - Fees
RICS Surveyors Regulation Certificate
Steve Butler Chartered Surveyors provide HomeBuyer Surveys (Level 2), Building Surveys (Level 3) and RICS residential valuations across across Castle Donington and the surrounding LE65 and DE74 postcode areas, including Kegworth, Diseworth, Hemington, Lockington, Wilson, Breedon on the Hill, Isley Walton and Melbourne.
With over 30 years’ experience surveying Castle Donington property, we provide clear, practical advice with fixed fees and no estate agent, lender or broker referral arrangements. All surveys are carried out personally by an MRICS Chartered Surveyor.
We regularly survey a wide range of property in Castle Donington from Victorian to modern day property.
Our surveys frequently uncover issues missed by mortgage valuations, including damp, structural movement, roof defects and unsafe alterations — helping buyers avoid costly surprises.
Independent Castle Donington RICS Surveyors Report on a 1950 semi detached house at Castle Donington
RICS HomeBuyer Surveys (Level 2) – suitable for most conventional homes
RICS Building Surveys (Level 3 / Structural Surveys) – ideal for older, altered or extended properties
RICS Valuations – including Help to Buy, probate and matrimonial purposes
Expert Witness & Boundary / Right of Way Reports
Castle Donington Surveyors Building Survey report on a 1904 terrace house
On this Castle Donington Building Survey we encountered severe structural movement causing a considerable slope on the landing floor. The movement also showed up in the fracturing and dropping of brickwork above window openings. The original slate roof had been recovered with much heavier concrete tiles but there had been no attempt to upgrade the roof structure making it vulnerable to failue in the event of heavy snow. Poor gutter arrangements put the property at risk of water penetration as it has solid walls which will make it cold and prone to condensation.
Independent RICS-regulated surveyor
Fixed, transparent fees
No referral fees or conflicts of interest
Detailed local knowledge of Castle Donington housing
Clear, practical reports written for buyers — not lenders
Castle Donington Surveyors RICS Building Survey Report on a 1850 Detached Cottage
Our Castle Donington building surveyors went to this property with a damp proofing contractors report in hand only to find that none of the works recommeded were necessary. Our RICS surveyors found damage to the property from condesnation, swollen joinery windows that required early refurbishment rotten conervatory roof joists high ground levels and a drain that had rcently been blocked.
A HomeBuyer Survey (Level 2) is suitable for many properties in reasonable condition and includes a valuation and reinstatement cost for insurance.
A Building Survey (Level 3) provides the most detailed inspection and is recommended for older, altered or non-traditional buildings, or where you want a deeper understanding of condition and risk.
If you’re unsure, we’re happy to advise before you book.
Castle Donington Surveyors Homebuyers Report on a 1940 Terrace at Castle Donington
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Our survey fees are fixed and agreed in advance, so you know exactly where you stand before we attend.
Our RICS surveyors undertake residential property valuations for all tyes of purpose such as matrimonial dipsutes, probate and insolvency. We are fully familiar with the requirments for RICS Help to Buy Valuations
For a fixed-fee quote for a HomeBuyer Survey, Building Survey or RICS valuation in Castle Donington (LE11 / LE12):
e-mail steve@buildingsurvey.co.uk
Yes. We carry out HomeBuyer Surveys (Level 2), Building Surveys (Level 3) and RICS valuations across Castle Donington (LE11 and LE12), including Kegworth, Diseworth, Isley Walton and Melbourne.
Yes, we are independent. We do not pay referral fees to estate agents, lenders or brokers, and we provide impartial advice for buyers and owners.
All inspections are carried out personally by an MRICS Chartered Surveyor.
A HomeBuyer Survey (Level 2) is suitable for many conventional properties in reasonable condition and typically includes a valuation and reinstatement cost for insurance. A Building Survey (Level 3) is more detailed and is recommended for older, altered, extended or non-traditional properties, or where you want a deeper understanding of condition and risk.
If the property is older, altered, extended or non-traditional, a Building Survey (Level 3) is usually the most suitable option.
Yes. Survey fees are fixed and agreed in advance, so you know exactly where you stand before we attend.
Report turnaround depends on availability and property type. When you request a quote, we will confirm the inspection date and the expected report delivery timeframe.
Yes. Mortgage valuations are for the lender and are not detailed condition inspections. A HomeBuyer or Building Survey is designed to identify defects and risks such as damp, movement, roof defects and unsafe alterations.
Yes. We undertake RICS residential valuations for a range of purposes including Help to Buy, probate and matrimonial matters.
Email steve@buildingsurvey.co.uk with the property address, property type (house/flat), approximate age, and whether you want a Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey, a Level 3 Building Survey or a valuation.
