Compare Homebuyer Surveys in Enfield
Moving House In Enfield? Save Up To 70% On Your RICS Level 2 Survey
Looking for a surveyor in Enfield? We’ve helped over 460 home buyers in the area find a residential property surveyor in this part of London over the past year.
Enfield, which has an average property price of £526,960, has a vast range of properties, from large detached homes with several bedrooms and Victorian and Edwardian terraced properties, to modern new-build houses and apartments.
Properties that are older than 80-years of age, are considered to be in ‘poor condition’ or were built with unusual materials will all benefit from a RICS Level 3 Survey. However, modern homes or properties in ‘good’ condition will be best suited to the RICS Level 2 Survey.
We can connect you with up to 6 RICS registered London property surveyors to help you through the buying process. Each one must go through our strict verification process before joining our surveying network, ensuring you receive the highest-quality service.
Our Enfield Chartered Surveyors
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Able Surveyors Limited
114 Waterhouse Business Centre, 2 Cromar Way, Chelmsford, CM1 2QE
We're an independent company of RICS Chartered Surveyors based in Billericay, Essex, offering expert surveying services including the RICS Home Survey Level 2 and RICS Home Survey Level 3 across the home counties and London.
based on 15 reviews"Great service. Jack sent across the a??headlinesa?? on the day and gave me a phone call the next day to discuss the main points. I havena??t received the full report yet (ita??s only 2 days after the survey) but the initial headlines report was very clear with clear photos as well. Would highly recommend."
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Alexander Surveying Services
2 Woolden House, Connaught Avenue, London, E4 7AF
Alexander Surveying Services are based in London and offer our RICS regulated chartered surveying services across Greater London and the surrounding areas.
based on 12 reviews"Alexander Surveying was great from start to finish. Great customer service on the phone every time, and they were very attentive to our needs, as well as, really understanding when there was an access mishap from the Estate Agency which we had to reschedule over. The survey itself was very detailed and helped us make an informed decision when it came to renegotiating with the vendors. I would really recommend them highly!"
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Surveyor Sorted
Kemp House, 160 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
We are Surveyor Sorted, an RICS-regulated chartered surveying firm operating across London, Essex, Surrey, Kent & Hertfordshire.
based on 2 reviews"The format of the survey is easy to understand and it also listed out the costs of repairing items, which are very useful."
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Lawrence Eden Associates Ltd
5th floor, The Grange, 100 High Street,, Southgate, N14 6BN
Lawrence Eden Associates Ltd is a RICS Regulated firm of chartered surveyors, providing high quality Homebuyer Reports (Level 2 Home Survey) and Building Surveys (Level 2 Home Survey) from a base in North London since 2007.
based on 2 reviews"Professional, punctual and above all very detailed, reliable reporting."
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Arnold & Baldwin
11 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4WF
Arnold & Baldwin have over 11 years' experience as a RICS regulated chartered property surveyors in London.
based on 3 reviews"Fantastic service. Easy to book, fast to respond during these busy times and the report is fantastically formatted and easy to read. The surveyor was also available to answer questions and made the process very easy. Would definitely recommend! Diana & Chris South Croydon"
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FP Surveying
The Finance Planning Group, Hurstwood Grange, Haywards Heath, RH17 7QX
FP Surveying have an in-depth knowledge of the chartered property surveying industry, offering a RICS building survey (Home Survey Level 3) and homebuyer report (Home Survey Level 2).
based on 19 reviews"Quick response, detailed explanation and great communication "
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KSP Surveyors
T H P Ltd, Shalford Court, Chelmsford, CM2 6JL
Based in Essex, we are KSP Surveyors. We offer our property surveys across London, the South East and the surrounding areas.
based on 6 reviews"KSP made the whole process very easy & stress-free from day 1. They responded to emails so quickly & lived up to every promise, including the 4 day turnaround from the survey taking place to issuing the report. Very detailed information provided & a fabulous service all round, I'd definitely recommend them to anyone."
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Camsure Homes
The Thatch, 3 Dock Lane, Cambridge, CB25 9JF
Based in Cambridge, Camsure Homes provide our RICS homebuyer report (Level 2 Survey), building survey (level 3 Survey) and valuation across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and parts of Bedfordshire.
based on 74 reviews"Camsure Homes were really efficient with our homebuyers survey and have made the process as first time buyers as stress free as possible. The survey was conducted the following week of booking and we received the report on 5 days later (this would have been sooner if there was not a bank holiday weekend). The report itself was thorough and easy to understand. We would definitely recommend Camsure Homes and use them in the future too! "
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Reliable Property Group
188 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6QB
Based in London, Reliable Property Group are a RICS registered London chartered surveyors.
based on 56 reviews"Great service ! Quick communication, competitive price ! Survey was arranged promptly and after completion report arrived next day. Would recommend!"
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BlueSurv
18 Erin Court, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8LH
BlueSurv are a team of dependable and highly professional chartered surveyors based in Luton.
based on 5 reviews"Very professional, good communication and completed survey quickly."
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C&C Surveying
Block D, 1st Floor Southgate Office Village, Chase Rd, London, N14 6HF
A professional and experienced chartered surveying company, C&C Surveying provide a first-class surveying service.
based on 59 reviews"I was able to give all my information to them and they were very clear and concise with what I would need for my particular circumstances. Definitely would recommend "
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Greenleigh Surveyors Ltd
Local Office 5 Brayford Square, Registered office 2nd floor 5 High Street Westbury-on-Trym, London, E1 0SG
Greenleigh Surveyors Ltd specialises in RICS Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys across London, helping homebuyers make an informed decision on properties.
based on 8 reviews"Professional company! Process was smooth from the starting enquiry to me receiving my report. A+"
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I AM Surveyors
44 High Street , Sutton Coldfield , Birmingham, B72 1UJ
Based in Birmingham, I AM Surveyors are a firm of chartered surveyors providing property surveys across Coventry, Birmingham, Crewe and Wolverhampton.
based on 8 reviews"I Am Surveyors did an very good job and provided a comprehensive report. I was able to book a survey date quickly and received the report within the timelines given. However I did find it difficult to get in contact with them before and after the survey date. Eventually I did receive a call from the surveyor who answered all my questions in detail. "
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Parabola Chartered Surveyors
Camberley House, London, NW1 4AX
Based in London, Parabola Ltd is an independent firm of chartered surveyors providing a wide range of residential property surveying service.
based on 16 reviews"I specifically chose Parabola following relatively extensive reviews of around seven or eight chartered surveyors as I wanted a survey that yielded a thorough and detailed report. Well, Behrang certainly provided that; the service throughout was also excellent but the report itself was extremely comprehensive and very helpful.I would absolutely use Parabola again and would recommend them to anyone who is after a robust survey."
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Ark Surveyors Limited
Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX
Ark Surveyors Ltd are a team of independent RICS surveyors, with expertise in building surveys, homebuyer surveys and valuations.
based on 39 reviews"Booking was through a comparison site but the reviews were on the positive side, giving us the assurance to go ahead with Ark Surveyors.After making payment, the survey arrived in 7 days. Having emailed the report the surveyor followed up with a call, highlighting the concerns stated in the report. This gave us the belief we had used the right provider.The report was clearly laid out, making it easy to follow. I fully recommend Ark and will use them again if we go through another house purchase! "
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Sterlingworth Surveyors
Suite 29B Chessington Business Centre, Cox Lane, Chessington, KT9 1SD
Based in Surrey, Sterlingworth Surveyors are independent RICS surveyors offering a RICS Home Survey Level 2, RICS Home Survey Level 3 and professional valuations for when you’re purchasing property in Central, South, South West, West, North West, North London or surrounding areas.
based on 29 reviews"Polite actual cared about preventing disastrous purchases and saved me from exactly that!!Have recommended them to all my friends house hunting.Level 2 all the way...."
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Countrywide Home Surveys
Title Absolute Ltd, Broadhurst House, Manchester, M1 6EU
With over 450 in-house RICS qualified surveyors, Countrywide Home Surveys operates one of the largest, most trusted property surveying and valuation practices in the UK.
based on 63 reviews"Fast and effective. "
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Sheeley Surveying Services
17 Sedgefield Way, Braintree, CM7 1XB
Here at Sheeley Surveying Services, we are on hand to assist you with all your surveying needs. Covering areas including Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Stevenage and Southend-on-Sea, we are able to help many clients on a daily basis.Our team is full of reliable and trusted surveyors that can provide accurate RICS surveys. Whether you need a level 2 or 3 Home Survey, our professional surveyors offer this service. We can also provide you with a RICS valuation that provides peace of mind when buying or selling a property.
based on 6 reviews"Very good thank you. Report comprehensive and good photographs"
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Katoli Building Surveyors Ltd
3 Woodland Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2AT
Katoli Building Surveyors Ltd boasts over 30 years of experience in the industry and serves areas across London, Kent, Suffolk, and Essex. These include Romford, Dartford, and Ilford.
based on 3 reviews"Great to communicate with and a really thorough survey, very happy "
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McCallums Surveyors
8 Nuttery Vale, Hoxne, Eye, IP21 5BB
Here at McCallums Surveyors, we are a professional surveying company based in London. We cover a wide variety of survey types, including Party Wall and snagging. With local property knowledge, we are able to provide you with assistance where needed.Our team has a lot of experience in the surveying industry and are on hand to answer any questions you may have. They provide exceptional service and offer advice based on their survey findings.
based on 40 reviews"The team were extremely efficient in replying to emails, providing us with details and then getting the survey done. The same day the surveyor rang to go through his findings and then two days later our very detailed report came through. Great service and very friendly and professional. "
FAQs About Surveying in Enfield
Our hard-working Compare My Move team have done all the research for you, answering every question you have concerning surveying in Enfield. Our unique data revealed that the most popular survey type amongst our Enfield users is the RICS Level 2 Survey, with most users organising it for their terrace homes.
Our team’s research also discovered that Enfield has a moderate risk of both subsidence and Japanese Knotweed. This data highlights the importance of having a property survey conducted on your new home.
What are the Most Popular Surveys in Enfield?
Our unique data discovered that over 65% of our Enfield users require a RICS Level 2 Survey for their property purchase, making it the most popular survey type in this area. The remaining 35% opted for the more thorough RICS Level 3 Survey. If you’re looking for a new-build home in one of Enfield’s new developments, then you will likely require a snagging list and not a property survey.
Out of all the Compare My Move users who required a RICS Level 2 Survey, 22% were purchasing terraced houses and 20.40% were purchasing semi-detached homes. Buyers looking for semi-detached homes were also in demand for RICS Level 3 Surveys with 17.20% requiring this thorough survey. Users purchasing flats were the least likely to need a property survey, which isn't surprising as most flats will only require a snagging list or a simple valuation.
By receiving the report that comes with a property survey, you put yourself in a much better position to negotiate the asking price. The results will either give an estimated value on the repair work that will be required, or it may even convince you to walk away from the sale altogether which can save you hundreds in the long-run.
What Types of Historical Architecture Does Enfield Have?
Enfield has a range of properties and architecture to explore with St. Andrew’s Church dating back to the 14th century. From Georgian houses to Victorian cottages, there’s definitely something for everyone here. Many of the older homes can be found hidden amongst the country lanes whilst many of the new developments are situated in Enfield Central.
When house-hunting, you’ll notice that many of the detached and semi-detached houses are from the 1920s or Edwardian era, with a number of beautiful Victorian terrace houses mixed within the market. You will also find a few 1930s detached and terraced homes in certain streets whilst many of the new-builds and apartments will be located closer to Enfield Central. If you’re considering a home within one of the new developments, you will likely require a snagging list and not a property survey.
If you’re looking to purchase a home over 80-years of age, you will benefit from a RICS Level 3 Survey as it will provide a thorough report on the building’s structure and condition. More modern properties will be best suited to a RICS Level 2 Survey.
Enfield contains 22 conservation areas which Enfield Council will ensure are preserved and enhanced. Because of this, there will be legal requirements and conditions that must be met by the homeowners located within. If you purchase a house within a conservation area, there will likely be limitations on how much work you can do on the home. This is also the case for listed building owners. The London Borough of Enfield contains approximately 300 Grade I and II* listed buildings.
| Listed Buildings | 300 |
| Conservation Areas | 22 |
| New Build Sales* | 8 |
| Existing Property Sales* | 168 |
*Based on data for 2023
Is Subsidence an Issue in Enfield?
Subsidence is a serious issue that can cause a lot of damage. It occurs when the ground beneath a building shrinks or collapses, taking part of the foundations with it. This can greatly affect a building’s structural safety and decrease its overall value. As you can see on the UK Subsidence Map, Enfield has a moderate risk of subsidence due to its proximity to the densely populated city of London.
There are a variety of factors that can increase the risk of subsidence, including the type of clay soil used, any history of mining and also landfill sites. However, the reason Enfield is at risk is likely due to the fact that it is a London Borough. Heavily populated areas contain densely-packed land where the added pressure and weight of the buildings weaken the ground, causing it to compact. The greater number of properties, the greater chance of subsidence.
It’s important not to underestimate the importance of a property survey during your purchase. The report will highlight any issues or defects within the property, allowing you to start negotiations with more accurate information. Both the RICS Level 2 and 3 Survey will detect any signs of subsidence but the RICS Level 3 Survey report will be the most detailed.
Is Japanese Knotweed a Concern in Enfield?
Japanese Knotweed is also known as Fallopia Japonica. It is a highly destructive plant that can grow up to 10cm per day, forcing its way through drains, concrete and the property’s foundations. This can cause major damage, greatly devalue a building and even lead to subsidence.
According to the UK Japanese Knotweed Heatmap, Enfield is at moderate risk of Japanese Knotweed infestations, with pockets of high occurrences situated closer to London. If you believe the property you’re interested in is within one of these hotspots, it’s vital you hire a reliable property surveyor to assess the home and surrounding land. If the plant is found, your surveyor can then advise you on the correct next steps.
Do not attempt to remove Japanese Knotweed yourself. It is a difficult plant to remove and the process can cause even further damage to your property if it’s completed incorrectly. It can cost around £3,000 to remove Japanese Knotweed but it’s vital you hire a professional. You will then have to review the land every 5 years to ensure there’s no regrowth.
