The Yorkshire Surveyor

Jon Charters-Reid and some of his team have an extensive trade background. He was honoured to work as an apprentice joiner at York Minster, Jon also worked in the United States as a tradesman. Returning to the UK he worked as a site foreman, then became site manager. He now is a Chartered Building Surveyor, a Chartered Builder and a Chartered Building Engineer. He is an RICS registered valuer. Jon has passed the 17th Edition electrical exam. He also had taken the Property Care Association training for Damp and timber defects. He also takes around 50 hours a year extra professional training. In fact he has a thirst for knowledge.

All of this helps us to provide a balanced report with sound advice. It is for this reason when shopping around for survey quotes to find what the others can offer you. Cheapest may not always be the most economical in the long run. Our independent surveyors are here to be of assistance and be around after the survey to offer further advice. It’s unlikely you will get this service from a corporate surveyor.

Why Get a Survey?

WHAT IS A SCHEDULE OF CONDITION?

A Schedule of Condition is a detailed and factual record of the condition of a property. The Schedule of Condition is usually prepared for contractual reasons to establish the condition of the property at a set date in time. This is most frequently used during the beginning of a lease agreement or for party wall agreements. This can be carried out on residential and commercial premises.

A Schedule of Condition can be requested by a landlord, tennant, employer, contractor or neighbour.

Having a Schedule of Condition completed by an independent expert provides verification of the property's condition. This is important in the event any party raises a claim or negotiation.

A Schedule of Condition is different from a Condition Survey. The Schedule of Condition is a record of a building's condition accompanied by descriptive annotations and photographs, usually appended to a legal document. A Condition Survey, however, is a document prepared to identify the condition of the building with the purpose of determining what works are required, if any.