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I first spoke with Martin, who was very helpful in laying out our options for a survey. Our inspector, Lee, was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. He also offered to hop on a call after sending the report, which we greatly appreciated. Overall, our experience with South West Surveyors was very good, and we highly recommend them.
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Lee inspected the house that I am purchasing. I appreciated the quality and depth of the report, and the online Q&A session was very helpful and efficient. I highly recommend this company.
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We were recommended south west surveyors by a friend and would highly recommend them ourselves. Martin and Lee were both quick to respond and highly informative. We chose to go with a level 3 survey as we are buying an old house and found this to be incredibly thorough. Lee met with us via video call not long after to discuss any queries and responded really quickly to a further email query we had. We really appreciated the timely completion of the survey and will be using south west surveyors in any future house purchases.
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Lee Preston recently carried out a review of works following a full house refurbishment .
Lee was incredibly diligent and thorough. He identified a number of issues (some urgent) which were subsequently rectified by the contractors. I am absolutely delighted with the outcome.
I would highly recommend Lee (SouthWest Surveyors) and will definitely be using their services in the future.
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We’ve used Domestic Services twice now for level 3 surveys over the past year, and both times have been genuinely brilliant experiences. Our surveyor, Lee Preston, has been fantastic - really detailed, professional, and easy to talk to.
From booking the survey to the aftercare, the whole process has been smooth and stress-free. Couple things that stood out, turnaround time for the report despite the level of detail and the Zoom call after the survey, where Lee took the time to walk us through the report, explain any areas of concern in plain English, and offer advice on what to look out for going forward. It made a huge difference having that personal touch rather than just reading through a report on our own.
Unfortunately, both properties ended up falling through for reasons beyond our control, but we wouldn’t hesitate to use Domestic Services again for our next purchase. They've made what can be a really stressful part of buying a house feel much more manageable in the sense that you have absolute clarity on what you're walking into.
Honestly, absolutely worth every penny - we can’t recommend them enough!
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South West Surveyors
Domestic Surveys:
RICS Homebuyers Level 2 Surveys
RICS Building Level 3 Surveys
Domestic Assessments:
Domestic Energy Assessments (EPC)
South West Surveyors
Somerset
Somerset
BS27 3QF
United Kingdom
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5.0 out of 5 based on 98 reviews
Very thorough professional help. I was very appreciative of the expertise provided. Martin and Lee were both extremely helpful, and very quick to respond. A highly reliable service!
25th May 2024
We had a very good experience both with arranging the survey through Martin, and with our surveyor Lee. The survey was very thorough and balanced, and the meeting afterward very useful to discuss the important issues that came up and think about how they may be rectified in future. We didn't feel rushed at all and know if we had more questions Lee would be happy to respond. Thanks very much.
25th May 2024
I have found these surveyors to be the some of the most helpful people during my purchasing experience. Lee and Martin have given me a lot of valuable advice and I have often turned to them with questions when I have not been sure who to ask. They have both been incredibly generous with their time which I can appreciate given how busy they are.
Definitely great value for money. The survey itself has also been very thorough.
By Fatima Ali on 25th May 2024
Definitely great value for money. The survey itself has also been very thorough.
By Fatima Ali on 25th May 2024
Fantastic service, would definitely recommend!
By Kirsty on 12th May 2024
By Kirsty on 12th May 2024
Lee demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout the Level 3 survey. He was punctual, courteous, and attentive to detail, ensuring that no aspect of the property was overlooked. He utilized advanced tools and techniques to identify potential issues such as dampness, roofing problems, and safety hazards, providing us with accurate and actionable recommendations for addressing them.
Overall, Lee delivered exceptional service as a Level 3 home surveyor. His professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail were instrumental in helping us make informed decisions about our property. We would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a reliable and knowledgeable surveyor for their property assessment needs.
By Ezgi Yildiz on 3rd May 2024
Overall, Lee delivered exceptional service as a Level 3 home surveyor. His professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail were instrumental in helping us make informed decisions about our property. We would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a reliable and knowledgeable surveyor for their property assessment needs.
By Ezgi Yildiz on 3rd May 2024
South West Surveyors were a pleasure to deal with, with excellent customer service and ease of organising the survey. Lee was very helpful and produced a detailed, well written and informative report. Their services were recommended to me by a friend and I would happily do the same and recommend them to others!
By Lewis on 27th March 2024
By Lewis on 27th March 2024
Lee provided a fantastic service for us. His Level 3 survey of the property we were purchasing was thorough, and his findings were presented clearly and professionally.
The follow-up call to talk through the report was really valuable as well, giving us a sanity check where we needed it, and really great advice on next steps for works, where we may be able to renegotiate on price, as well as some helpful costings for the suggested works.
Highly recommended!
By Chris Mackin on 26th March 2024
The follow-up call to talk through the report was really valuable as well, giving us a sanity check where we needed it, and really great advice on next steps for works, where we may be able to renegotiate on price, as well as some helpful costings for the suggested works.
Highly recommended!
By Chris Mackin on 26th March 2024
Straightforward and friendly to deal with. Open and honest. Explained in detail what I would get from the report and what I would or would not be able to infer from it, so I knew exactly what I was buying. The report itself is extensive and clear, with plenty of contextual illustrations and supporting photos to illustrate specific points of concern. The follow-up meeting with the surveyor to go through the report in detail was included in the cost, which I appreciated. Would recommend without hesitation.
25th March 2024
I am very happy with the service provided. They communicated clearly and timely, the report was comprehensive (went for RICS level 3 building survey), Lee went through the report with me via a Zoom call and explained all the details, clarifying everything I didn’t understand. This gave me confidence in my purchase and knew what potential follow up costs I might have. Definitely recommend!
23rd March 2024
Lee carried out a Level 2 survey for us on a 4 bedroom house in Stoke Gifford and I couldn't be happier! He listened to our requests (we had some things we'd identified ahead of time we wanted checked) and produced a really helpful report which identified risks and further recommendations clearly - everything was written in clear, easy to understand English (no jargon!) and he obviously takes pride in what he does.
As a result of this survey we had more investigations and eventually pulled out of the purchase. Lee and Domestic Surveys have saved us a considerable amount of money (and time) and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them in the future. We will be using them again once we've found another house.
By Victoria Cleave on 18th March 2024
As a result of this survey we had more investigations and eventually pulled out of the purchase. Lee and Domestic Surveys have saved us a considerable amount of money (and time) and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them in the future. We will be using them again once we've found another house.
By Victoria Cleave on 18th March 2024
I can't recommend South West Surveyors more highly. A number of friends recommended them to me and it was easy to see why. The initial enquiry and booking process was very easy - Martin always responded promptly and clearly - and the survey done by Lee Preston was extremely thorough. In fact, I used South West Surveyors twice. It was because of Lee's survey and follow up chat that I decided to not proceed with one purchase but was very confident in pursuing the second. I am now very happily settled in my new home thanks to Martin and Lee.
By Romilly Spiers on 4th March 2024
By Romilly Spiers on 4th March 2024
I have used this company for a couple of surveys while going through a first house buying service. They have been so professional, and for someone who is a novice they have been so patient and thorough. The surveys and the offered conversations to go through them have been invaluable. Would highly recommend!
29th February 2024
Lee went into a huge amount of detail, both in the survey document and the follow-up call. I felt very reassured going into the purchase of my first home.
By Ed Hancox on 28th February 2024
By Ed Hancox on 28th February 2024
Lee at Domestic Surveys has done two Level 3 surveys for us throughout our homebuying process and it's been worth every penny. The customer service team is prompt, helpful, and communicative. The survey reports are extremely thorough and detailed. Really appreciate how Lee was available to answer questions after and offer his professional insight on what is a very big purchase!
By Emilia Burns on 3rd January 2024
By Emilia Burns on 3rd January 2024
We were in the process of purchasing a three bed 60's property in Bristol and needed a survey to be completed.
After searching the local area for surveyors, we came across South West Surveyors who had some great reviews.
We made contact and were pleasantly surprised with the professionalism and knowledge of this company. They explained the different types of surveys available and what would be most suitable for this type of property, before allowing us to decide. We went for a Homebuyers Report.
Booking was seamless and they were able to liaise directly with the agent to arrange access to the property.
The report was in-depth and picked up several issues which we wouldn't have noticed. Lee was super helpful and followed up his report with a telephone consultation at no additional cost to go through the report with us and answer any questions we had. This not only allowed us to understand the issues in more detail, but also what sort of cost we would be looking at for each job and the work entailed.
Thanks to the report, we were able to renegotiate the purchase price of the property by several thousand pounds.
I would highly recommend South West Surveys as they are a professional, reliable, efficient and knowledgeable company who provide excellent service at a competitive price.
The interactions with Lee and Martin have been very pleasant and we will be using them again if we need to.
By Ryan on 5th December 2023
After searching the local area for surveyors, we came across South West Surveyors who had some great reviews.
We made contact and were pleasantly surprised with the professionalism and knowledge of this company. They explained the different types of surveys available and what would be most suitable for this type of property, before allowing us to decide. We went for a Homebuyers Report.
Booking was seamless and they were able to liaise directly with the agent to arrange access to the property.
The report was in-depth and picked up several issues which we wouldn't have noticed. Lee was super helpful and followed up his report with a telephone consultation at no additional cost to go through the report with us and answer any questions we had. This not only allowed us to understand the issues in more detail, but also what sort of cost we would be looking at for each job and the work entailed.
Thanks to the report, we were able to renegotiate the purchase price of the property by several thousand pounds.
I would highly recommend South West Surveys as they are a professional, reliable, efficient and knowledgeable company who provide excellent service at a competitive price.
The interactions with Lee and Martin have been very pleasant and we will be using them again if we need to.
By Ryan on 5th December 2023
Highly recommended! My level 3 survey was carried out by Lee, the report was available within a couple of days and was very thorough. Lee was professional, friendly and extremely helpful during the follow up phone call. I pulled out of the sale due to a multitude of costly issues hidden beneath new paint and floor boards. I will definitely be using this service again when I find another suitable property.
By Zoe on 6th November 2023
By Zoe on 6th November 2023
Domestic surveys were great in explaining the whole process to us, as first time buyers it was great to get an understanding of what was involved. Lee gave a detailed and informative survey which was easy to understand. Lee also took the time to go through a few bits we were unsure about. We’re very glad we used got the survey and were able to use it to negotiate money off the house price.
6th November 2023
We were grateful for the support from Lee & Martin when surveying our first property. Unfortunately, the property fell through due to issues with the vendors paperwork, but we would definitely like to use Domestic Surveys again in the future as they provided a detailed and personal survey to us. Thank you!
By Leighton B on 5th November 2023
By Leighton B on 5th November 2023
Very professional, clear and helpful.
4th November 2023
Thank you so much Martin for your help and advices. Always promptly and trustworthy.
Thank you Lee for a detailed explanation when needed, you've been gret!
Professional, efficient and lovely service, great support.
By Anna on 4th November 2023
Thank you Lee for a detailed explanation when needed, you've been gret!
Professional, efficient and lovely service, great support.
By Anna on 4th November 2023
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