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ABOUT ATLANTIC AND MAY

Welcome to Atlantic and May Chartered Surveyors, your premier choice for property surveying services in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas.

At Atlantic and May, we specialise in Level 2 RICS Home Surveys, delivering comprehensive reports with efficiency and accuracy. Whether you're buying, selling, or managing a property, our goal is to provide you with detailed insights to make informed decisions.

Our team of experienced chartered surveyors is committed to excellence in every aspect of our work. We understand the importance of a fast turnaround without compromising on quality. When you choose Atlantic and May, you can expect a prompt and professional surveying process tailored to your specific requirements.

We take pride in our attention to detail and our ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely. Our surveys cover all essential aspects of a property's condition, highlighting any issues that may impact its value or suitability.

Whether you're a homeowner, property investor, landlord, or real estate professional, Atlantic and May is here to support you throughout your property journey. Trust us to deliver reliable surveying services that you can depend on.

Contact us today to discuss your surveying needs and discover how Atlantic and May Chartered Surveyors can assist you. Benefit from our expertise in property surveys, including Level 2 RICS Home Surveys, in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, and beyond. We look forward to working with you and providing the professional service you deserve.

RICS HOME SURVEY

Why do you need an RICS Home Survey? Because forewarned is forearmed. Choosing the right survey will help highlight any serious problems and advise you of the specific risks before you commit to the process of buying or selling a property. RICS has three different levels of survey. These can only be conducted by an RICS qualified surveyor. Reliable and cost effective, these reports carry the full weight of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – the industry’s most respected authority on surveying.

WHAT TYPES OF SURVEY ARE THERE?

Survey level 1: RICS Condition Report

Choose this report if you’re buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

This service includes:

• a visual inspection that is less comprehensive than the RICS Home Survey – Level 2 and the RICS Home Survey – Level 3

• clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, and the grounds, showing problems that may require varying degrees of attention

• a summary of risks to the building, people and grounds and. • an assessment of the relative importance of the defects and problems. No tests of the building fabric or services are undertaken.

The RICS Home Survey – Level 1 does not include advice on repairs or ongoing maintenance and it does not include a valuation.

Survey level 2: RICS Home Survey Report (without valuation)

Choose this report if you need more extensive information whilst buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

The focus is on assessing the general condition of the main elements of a property. This intermediate level of service includes a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services and grounds, but still without tests.

Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements and cellars).

The report objectively describes the condition of the different elements and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems.

Survey level 3: RICS Home Survey

Choose this report if dealing with a large, older or run-down property, a building that is unusual or altered, or if you’re planning major works. It costs more than the other RICS reports because it gives detailed information about the structure and fabric of the property.

This service includes:

• a detailed visual inspection of the building, its services and the grounds and is more extensive than a survey level two

• Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements and cellars)

• Although the services are not tested, they are observed in normal operation – in other words, they are switched on or off and/or operated where the occupier has given permission and it is safe to do so.

The report objectively describes the form of construction and materials used for different parts of the property. It describes the condition and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems. Additionally, it should:

• describe the identifiable risk of potential or hidden defects in areas not inspected

• propose the most probable cause(s) of the defects based on the inspection

• outline the likely scope of any appropriate remedial work and explain the likely consequences of non-repair; and

• make general recommendations in respect of the priority and likely timescale for necessary work.

WHAT WE DO

SERVICES

Atlantic and May focus on providing fast, reliable and affordable RICS surveys for residential properties, tailor-made to the clients requirements.

Our services include:

RICS Home Survey Level 2 (without valuation) - MOST POPULAR
RICS Compliant (Red Book) Valuation
Drone Roof Surveys

Being part of the RICS Valuation Registration Scheme (VRS) you can be confident that you are working with regulated and qualified professionals who:

- Adhere to the 'Red Book' valuation standards
- Are committed to openness and transparency
- Are experts in their field