Clear, detailed advice on the condition of London property

Understanding the true condition of a building — before you buy it, while you own it, or when something goes wrong — is one of the most valuable things a chartered surveyor can give you. RD&D Associates provides thorough, independent building surveying advice across London and the South East.

Whether you're buying a home, managing a commercial building, or trying to get to the bottom of a specific problem, we provide a careful assessment and a clear, detailed report you can act on.

Surveys for buyers and owners

Many buyers of a conventional property are well served by a Level 2 Survey. This is generally more detailed and thorough than a standard Home Buyers Report. It includes a thorough inspection of the property, identifies significant defects and issues and sets out advice and recommendations, in plain practical terms.

Diagnosing specific problems

Sometimes you don't need a full survey — you need an answer to a specific problem. We carry out focused defect diagnosis and building pathology investigations to identify the cause of an issue, not just its symptoms, including:

• Damp investigations — establishing the real source of damp (which is frequently misdiagnosed) and what's genuinely required to resolve it.
• Roof surveys — assessing the condition of a roof and identifying the cause of leaks or deterioration.
• Defect diagnosis — investigating cracking, movement, dampness, decay and other building problems, and explaining the cause, seriousness and appropriate remedy.

Because these investigations get to the underlying cause, they help you avoid both unnecessary work and the expensive mistake of treating the wrong problem.

Schedules of Condition

Schedules of Condition are prepared when a record of the finishes of a property is required.

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