Approachable,
Independent,
Knowledgeable.

We are approachable, independent, local, surveyors. We use our knowledge to protect property purchasers and owners against unforeseen risks and uninformed decisions.
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Brighton
01273 821969
EASTBOURNE
01323 413403
HAYWARDS
HEATH
01444 458062
CHICHESTER
01243 884566

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Welcome to Sussex Surveyors

Sussex Surveyors are a friendly team of Chartered Surveyors with excellent knowledge of property and market condition throughout Sussex. With offices in Brighton, Haywards Heath and Eastbourne we service the whole of Sussex – hence our name!

Why choose Sussex Surveyors?

We draw on our extensive experience in property matters and our local expertise in property valuation meaning you can negotiate your purchase with peace of mind assured. We believe that all our reports should be written in plain English, free from jargon and where technical terms are used, we include a helpful glossary and house diagram included within our reports. We combine our expertise with professionalism and high-end customer service at all times.

Our services include

Building SurveysA Building Survey is usually recommended by surveyors for older properties, where previous alterations and additions have been made as well as properties of unusual construction. This survey includes a detailed description of the construction of the property, inspection of all main building components including each room, as well as all roofs, floors, walls, windows, services, finishes, grounds and boundaries.
HomeBuyer ReportsA HomeBuyer Report is suitable for conventional houses, bungalows and most flats in reasonable condition. The report is designed to be easy to read and grades defects in respect of their significance. It can include a market value, which reflects any significant defects discovered during the inspection as well as an Insurance Reinstatement figure for the property.
Valuations for various purposes We provide a brief and concise valuation report with the main intention of providing a valuation of the property. Major problems and failures should be noted but advice and future implications of failures aren’t included. Valuations are frequently required for many purposes including Divorce, Tax Matters, Company Restructuring and Sale, Probate etc.
Lease extension
valuations We have expertise in advising leaseholders wishing to buy their freehold or extend their lease. Landlords have also found our advice and valuations helpful when considering offers to purchase freeholds or premiums to extend leases. Once a lease runs down to around 80 years, the time is right to extend. If you have owned your flat for two years you may be entitled to a statutory lease extension which will add another 90 years onto your existing lease and extinguish the ground rent.
PARTY WALLParty Wall works are carried out if you or your neighbour wish to carry out work on a shared part or to extend your existing property. Typical works that apply under the Party Wall Act include extensions, loft conversions, basement conversions and removal of chimney breasts. Other works may also apply under the Act, such as work within 3 metres of the boundary and sometimes if the work is within 6 metres of the boundary.
SPECIFICATIONS
OF WORKSThis is essential for the refurbishment, repair or alteration to any type of property. When this document is prepared properly the contractor knows what is expected of them helping to avoid possible conflicts later. We have surveyors experienced in preparing these as well as overseeing the specified works. Specifications are fundamental for ensuring the smooth management of a project from concept through to completion.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is the world’s leading professional body promoting and enforcing the highest international standards in the valuation, management and development of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. RICS-accreditation demonstrates a globally-recognised standard of surveying education. Sussex Surveyors are an RICS company and all of our Surveyors are fully qualified in their specialist fields.
Defect Diagnosis
and Building Work
AdviceIncreasingly, property owners require defect diagnosis advice so they can compare advice from a professional with estimates from a building contractor. Sussex Surveyors are able to provide this advice at reasonable cost. Also, those wishing to carry out work to their property e.g. conversions and extensions, often require advice before they embark upon a project so they can keep within budget and assess the effect upon the value of the property once extended.
Schedules of
Dilapidations
& Condition Sussex Surveyors provide Schedules of Dilapidations to landlords where lists of defects are prepared at the end of the lease for service upon the tenants in accordance with the terms of the lease. A Schedule of Condition is a useful document for prospective tenants taking a new lease which identifies the condition of the property at the beginning of the tenancy to enable the incoming tenant/client to negotiate successfully with a landlord to mitigate future repair liability.

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