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03 Apr

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Manchester - M40

Enquiry from: Enock A

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so we basically breaking a part of the wall so that we can have the entrance to the conservatory at the back of our garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detache...

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26 Dec

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M20

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21 Sep

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M11

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31 May

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M35

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08 May

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M16

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13 Dec

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M32

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customer in the manchester area made an enquiry a couple of projects including planning permission.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project:customer...

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28 Oct

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M20

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customer requested quotes for planning permission from a professional around manchester. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the inf...

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22 Aug

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M23

Enquiry from: Raymond F

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customer made an online enquiry for planning permission and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a surveyor to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote.customer ...

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09 Aug

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M9

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13 Jul

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Manchester - M13

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10 Jun

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M38

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customer in manchester area has requested that we arrange quotes for their planning permission project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a surveyor directly.please cal...

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02 Jun

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M9

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27 Mar

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Manchester - M32

Enquiry from: Amy C

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buying a house - need a structural engineer to assess a bay coming away from the window and sloping floors

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12 Mar

Surveyor | Quantity Surveyors

Manchester - M26

Enquiry from: Mark R

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27 Jan

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Manchester - M19

Enquiry from: Ben L

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a hbs on a propety i am looking to purchase (built in 1910) has revealed a number of issues that i have been recommended to check with a structural engineer. this includes a check as to whether minor...

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24 Nov

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M20

Enquiry from: Patrick C

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customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a double storey extension to their property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached looking for: do...

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15 Nov

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Manchester - M45

Enquiry from: John C

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removal of lead paint from door frames are you the property owner: property owner property type: terrace how many bedrooms does the property have: 2 bedrooms how many storeys is the building: 3 storey...

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23 Sep

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M32

Enquiry from: Christine B

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customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached looking fo...

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17 Aug

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M25

Enquiry from: Michael W

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are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no would you like assistance to seek this: yes what material would you like the roof made from: tile please call to ...

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28 Jun

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Manchester - M32

Enquiry from: Shane W

Start Date: Less than one month

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How much do Surveyor services cost?

How much do Surveyors in Manchester cost?
Prices for Surveyors around Manchester can fluctuate depending on the sort of service that you want to have carried out in your residence. It's the inquiry we are asked a lot "how much do Surveyors in Manchester charge?". It's often better to have an idea of how much a Surveyor will likely cost for their services. Prices are going to rise and fall based upon the products and also the tradesperson picked. The table reveals the types of task that Surveyors commonly do as well as the standard price range of these projects. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by job.

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The average price
of a Surveyor in Manchester is:

£578

Surveyor job Surveyor cost in 2024
Quantity surveyors in Manchester £300-£6,600
Building Surveyors Report in Manchester £750-£1,150
Home buyers survey in Manchester £300-£460
Planning permission in Manchester £347-£532
Structural inspection in Manchester £672-£1,008

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Surveyor FAQs

what is a chartered surveyor

Basically, a chartered surveyor is a building surveyor who inspects a property for faults or defects as well as future issues or problems. They’re also able to work out the value of a property and also prepare a report in order to help you determine whether or not the property is a good investment or if there are any issues that may create problems later in the future such as damp, structural issues and the likes. In order to become chartered surveyor, a surveyor will need to undergo additional qualifications and possess a specific level of experience which is RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) approved. It’s possible that some surveyors may not have pass through these additional levels to become chartered, however it’ll still be regulated by RICS and be fully qualified. These can be termed as Assoc RICS, associates or building surveyors. While you don’t necessarily have to use a chartered surveyor for your survey, it’s highly advisable to use RICS approved experts.

Just like any other building surveyor, chartered surveyors work by visiting the property, assessing various areas while also determining any defects on site. Once done, they’ll then state all findings in a report for you to help you make the best possible informed decision, whether or not you’ll want to go ahead with the purchase or re-negotiate the terms of the purchase based on the findings in the report. 

You’ll need to hire the services of a chartered surveyor after you’ve made an initial offer on the property and it has been accepted. Most offers are made “subject to survey”, in order words, the seller is well aware that if the survey reveals something unexpected, you can decide to back of the agreement or request a reduction in price.

What is the difference between a Building Survey and HomeBuyer Report?

The main distinction between a Building Survey and HomeBuyer Report is that the survey is a great deal extra thorough, and offers you a highly comprehensive testimonial on the condition of your home.

 

Both major types of property survey from RICS are the Building Survey as well as the HomeBuyer Report. Although it is down to you, as the owner or buyer, to pick which survey is the right one for your requirements, there are some guidelines in place to aid you determine.

 

A HomeBuyer Report is generally far better for properties that:

  • were built within the last 100 years
  • are of even more conventional style
  • are constructed from typical building materials
  • are in a practical problem, as far as you can inform

 

A Building Survey is generally much better for residential or commercial properties that:

  • are much older and developed greater than 100 years ago
  • have gone through significant expansion or change
  • are a lot bigger as well as supply considerable holiday accommodation
  • you plan to change in the future
  • are of non-traditional fabrication.
what is the cost of a quantity surveyor?

If you’re thinking about hiring the services of a quantity surveyor for your next building project, then you might probably want to know how much its going to cost to enable you set a budget and start to plan. However, there’s no single and straightforward answer to this question as the price of a survey is dependent on a wide array of factors. The primary drivers include the scope of the construction, the complexity of the property, the level of skill required to make appropriate assessment of the property as well as the level of liability that will be covered by the quantity surveyor. In a more simpler terms, the cost of a quantity surveyor is determined by the size, age, condition, complexity and to some extent agreed purchase price.

 

Generally, most quantity surveyors are charged out at a rate of £100 per hour. And as a result, the price of a quantity survey is related to the number of hours that’s going to take to make an in depth assessment of the property. Typically, several quantity surveys will take up to half a day on site with a further half going to the production of the survey report. Consequently, it would be totally fair to say that a quantity survey would cost you anywhere within the range of £600 to £800 plus VAT. For a less detailed and simpler survey such as RICS Homebuyers Report and Valuation, you can expect to use only a couple of hours on site which will also be topped by a few hours of work in the report production. As a result, the normal cost of a Homebuyer survey would be between the range of £400 to £500 plus VAT. However, you should take note that the prices can vary on a geographical basis.

what is quantity surveying all about?

Primarily, quantity surveying is all about the calculation and management of the project related costs, which usually commences with helping with the initial estimates right down to assisting with the finalizing of the overall requirements of the budget. The work is done both on the site as well as in the office with the main goal of minimizing expenses and also to keep them within the set limits of a budget. On a day to day basis, a quantity surveyor is expected to undertake a number of activities which includes preparing tender and contract documents, carrying out analysis, monitoring costs variation and preparing reports, determining the client’s requirements and taking on feasibility studies, distributing work to sub contractors as well as making the necessary payments.

 

From the start of a building project, quantity surveyors are charged with carefully monitoring all unexpected changes which can lead to fluctuation in costs. Over the course of the project, however, they’re expected to tackle crucial tasks such as outcome analysis, work evaluation as well as progress reports. What’s more? It’s also very common for surveyors to carry on extra responsibilities which includes allocation works to subcontractors, ordering of construction materials as well as seeing to the arrangement of payments. Generally, the list of what they can handle can be limitless, it all depends on the project as well as the employer.

 

It’s highly likely to believe that quantity surveyors are only involved in large construction projects, but this is actually not the case. Apart from working with local authorities, commercial businesses, consultancies as well as property developers, quantity surveyors also offer their services to small both residential clients and small business owners. They’re very flexible and can capitalize on many different services like providing an initial maintenance schedule for Strata managers and many more.

what is a quantity surveyor?

Quantity surveyors are professionals trained in the management of all costs that’s associated with building and civil engineering projects. Typically, their works is both site and office-based with the main goal of minimizing expenses and also to keep them within the set limits of a budget. What’s more? They aim to achieve all these without having to compromise on the quality of the outcomes and while also complying with the building, health as well as safety regulations. Quantity surveyors also take part in projects and work hand in hand with clients or contractors right from the start - preparing detailed project estimates. They also work to gather tender and contract documentation, carry out feasibility studies and see to the implementation of risk control. Upon the commencement of a building project, quantity surveyors carefully monitors any variations which may result in cost fluctuations.

 

Quantity surveyors will, over the course of the project, undertake key tasks such as outcome analysis, work evaluation as well as progress reports. However, it’s also very common for surveyors to carry on extra responsibilities which includes allocation works to subcontractors, ordering of construction materials as well as seeing to the arrangement of payments. Generally, the list of what they can handle can be limitless, it all depends on the project as well as the employer.

 

From the above, you may presume that quantity surveyors are only involved in large construction projects, but this is actually not the case. Asides working with local authorities, commercial businesses, consultancies as well as property developers, quantity surveyors also offer their services to both residential clients and small business owners. They’re very flexible and can capitalize on many different services like providing an initial maintenance schedule for Strata managers and more.

What qualifications should a quantity surveyor have?

If you wish to work as a quantity surveyor or perhaps you’re just looking to hire one, then one of the first things that comes to mind is the qualifications to look out for. To work as a quantity surveyor, you’ll normally require a degree in quantity surveying or commercial management which is accredited by the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). However, in the event whereby your degree as an undergraduate happens to be in a different subject, there’s still a chance for you to become a qualified quantity surveyor. To achieve this, all you need do is to take a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accredited post graduate conversion course. Degrees that this applies to includes the following: Economics, building or construction, geography, civil or structural engineering, mathematics, project management ( construction) as well as urban and land studies.

 

Typically, the post graduate course will take about a year to complete ( on a full time basis), whereas it takes about 2 years on a part time basis. What’s more? There are some employers that will recruit some graduates as “non-cognates ( meaning those with a non RICS accredited degrees ) and support them financially through the accredited post graduate course. Furthermore, you can as well take a RICS accredited degree apprenticeship whether undergraduate, PGDip or Masters, in quantity surveying as well as project management that combines work with part time study at a university.

 

However, if you’re without a degree, there’s still an option. Simply start work as a technical surveyor ( also referred to as surveying technician ) and then apply for a part time study while working to qualify as a quantity surveyor.

what does quantity surveying involve?

.Typically, quantity surveying involves the calculating and management of the costs relating to projects, starting with assisting with the initial estimates to finalizing the overall requirements of the budget. Quantity surveyors normally work in land management, property as well as construction industries. Generally, quantity surveyors are usually engaged at the start of a project, consulted and brought in to take a look at a planned construction’s feasibility or repair needs, they then subsequently supervise the remaining activities during the capital expenditure phases of the project development. In other words, they’re often involved on the site up until the completion of the construction project helping to monitor both the forecasted and actual expenses while also being required to quickly determine the best line of action to take to deal with problems  as well as changes in specifications with updated costings and feasibility reviews.

 

As a quantity surveyor, you’ll be required to perform a series of roles on a daily basis. This may involved having to work in an office in one day and the next, you’d probably find yourself on a construction site meeting with clients or consulting with a construction personnel. Each project is unique as there’s always a great deal of variety which can be not the most pleasant activity especially for someone who doesn’t like routine works. On a daily basis, quantity surveying normally involves preparing tender and contract documents, carrying out analysis, monitoring costs variation and preparing reports, determining the client’s requirements and taking on feasibility studies, distributing work to sub contractors as well as making the necessary payments. Apart from all the aforementioned, site visits also represents a big part of quantity surveying as you’re required to make assessments on the financial projections for the future activities.

What do Structural Engineers do?

Structural Engineers are experts in the structure of establishments (structures, wall structures as well as roofs). They give solutions whereby they will evaluate issues with existing establishments as well as additionally aid with structural design and computations for changes. They can additionally supply solutions in regard to the design of brand-new premises as well as planning permission applications.

Surveyor help and advice

7 Things to Do to Prepare Your Home for a Property Survey Published: 10/11/2017 If you’ve got a professional coming to survey your property in the near future, it’s important to be prepared. Whether you’ve got someone interested in buying your home or need a survey as part of a project you’re planning, it’s in your interests to make sure that it goes smoothly. If your surveyor can’t complete […] Read this article
Everything You Need to Know About Giving Party Wall Notice Published: 24/03/2017 If you’re planning on doing some building work, you’re probably aware that you need to comply with building and planning regulations. Something that you might not be aware of, however, is that you may also need to serve party wall notice. You might need to give party wall notice in a range of circumstances. It […] Read this article
Everything you Need to Know about Permitted Development Published: 04/07/2016 Permitted Development is the term that describes certain types of development that you can build without having to apply to your local authority for planning permission. This is a great law, but you need to know everything about it to ensure that you’re keeping within the rules so you’re not hit with any nasty fines […] Read this article

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