David Rawlins Ltd Chartered Surveyors
- Fully independent, professional and personal General Practice property surveying services to residential clients of modern and old houses before and after purchase
- As a Property surveyor for over 30 years David Rawlins DipBldgCons FRICS IHBC can offer purchasers a Home Buyers Survey or Building Survey or the specialist Historic Building Survey report.
- Historic Building Consultants: we undertake Heritage Statements of Significance
- Specialist advice on Historic Buildings and their remedial repair
- We aim to ensure the good health of such buildings by studying them in a holistic manner
- To carry out these services in a professional, friendly and efficient manner, so that your instruction will be done in a totally hassle free way
- To discuss the outcome of our property survey before and after completion of the written report
- Regular Maintenance Inspections, as required.
- We are fully independent property surveyors and do not receive fees from Estate Agents or others for referrals of property surveys; the advice offered is specific for the client instructing.
Building surveys
The diagnosis of defects and the repair of old buildings is a different skill from that of modern buildings. It is important to adopt an approach which works with the structure of the buildings and recognises the advantages of traditional forms of building. David Rawlins DipBldgCons FRICS IHBC has received additional specialist training to enable interpretation and analysis of historic structures and the impact, if any, of modern materials, which may be detrimental to old houses. A Building Survey encompasses what used to be called the Structural Survey.
More information on Building surveys
Home buyer reports
The RICS Home Buyers Survey is a report on the condition and value of residential property which, for the type of property that it suits, provides sufficient information for most purchasers to make decisions.
The Homebuyer’s Report comprises a limited inspection and report using a standard format. The format is designed for small houses or flats which are of traditional modern construction and built to broadly modern building regulations standards. It identifies what the surveyor considers to be the most important issues. By applying condition ratings to elements of the building, the services and any garages and permanent outbuildings, the surveyor will tell you whether defects are serious or urgent. It also includes the surveyor’s opinion of the market value and reinstatement cost (which you will need for insurance purposes). It focuses on matters that, in the surveyor’s opinion, may affect the value of the property if they are not dealt with.
More information on Home buyer reports
Independent damp surveys
Specific Diagnostic reports with regard to repairs/works on old houses, such as on Damp issues and Energy Efficiency matters affecting old houses. Verbal or written comments can be provided. For examples of defects where advice has been given view our services page.
Chartered Surveyors undertaking fully independent House Surveys & Valuations in York, Selby, Goole, Harrogate, Thirsk, Pocklington, Market Weighton, Pickering, Malton & across North & East Yorkshire.
Our local independent chartered surveyors inspect all types of buildings & structures. You can view pictures of further examples of buildings surveyed.
Regulated by the RICS
RICS Registered Valuer
David Rawlins Ltd works closely with: Jon J Steel BSc (Hons) MA (Bldg Con) MRICS providing: Project Management, Party Wall matters, Planning & Building Regulation applications. Visit: www.jonjsteel.co.uk