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PRE-AUCTION SURVEY

Providing clear insights before you commit to a purchase at auction.

If you would like to find out more about our Pre-auction Surveys, or to request a quote, please use the form below.

Buying at auction offers opportunity, but also risk. Our Pre-auction Survey service gives you the clarity and confidence you need to make an informed decision, working within tight timeframes.

A Pre-auction Survey is a visual, condition-based assessment of a property, carried out ahead of an auction sale. It focuses on identifying significant defects or costly repair issues that may not be visible during a brief viewing.

While less detailed than a Level 2 or 3 building survey, it covers enough ground to inform your legal and financial due diligence, avoiding costly surprises post completion.

Our Pre-auction survey includes

  • The surveyor’s overall opinion of the property

  • Concise description on the external elements and their condition

  • Concise description on the internal elements and their condition

  • Visual inspection of electrical, gas, water and drainage services

  • Grounds, garages, permanent outbuildings and their condition

  • Issues to raise with your solicitor

  • Recommended repairs and maintenance

  • A photo schedule of building elements and key findings

Who is it for?

This service is ideal for:

  • Buyers needing a quick and clear overview for reassurance and risk reduction

  • Developers seeking to identify renovation or conversion potential

  • Solicitors or advisors requiring condition input for due diligence

Note: For large, older, or more complex buildings, we may recommend a more detailed Level 3 survey.

Request a Pre-auction Survey

If you're preparing to bid at auction and want confidence in your purchase, get in touch today. We’ll work with your timeline to provide fast, professional insight—so you can buy with clarity.

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