First established in 1890, Watsons are a leading firm of property professionals. We have carried out thousands of property surveys over the years, gaining an in-depth experience of a variety of building types.
Our reputation for high quality service and first-class expertise has grown as our business has developed. We offer a unique personal service, tailored to the individual homeowner, business or commercial property owner, throughout the purchase process and beyond.
We are proud to operate our expert surveying in Leicestershire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland and many more locations. At Watsons, we pride ourselves on our professional and skilled team of Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuers, who are all members of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Besides carrying out RICS Home Survey Level 2 and Level 3, we offer a wealth of surveyor services, including: Help to Buy Valuations, Lease Extensions, Probate/Matrimonial, Expert Witness to name a few. Please contact your local office directly for a full list of services:
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14/05/2023
I asked surveyor to investigate 3 particular issues, none of which were answered. Therefore I needed to chase to get the answers I needed. I asked advice about cause of one particular problem Id noticed in the property and expressed my guess on its cause. He said it was unlikely to be that cause and just general wear and tear. I then spoke directly to the vendor who confirmed it was the cause I had thought it was (that is leak into the ceiling causing big crack that they had tried to repair but kept cracking through)
Northampton
11/05/2023
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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
28/03/2023
Quick to contact me after I made an enquiry. Contacted the estate agent immediately and an appointment was made for a few days later. Report was received the day after inspection. We had used a different company for another property but they were much more expensive and took days to send our report . Would definitely recommend Watsons as value for money and very efficient.
Sunderland
19/03/2023
I liked this company. Great communication, cheapest around, very fast service, they arranged the survey quickly and sent the report the same day it was carried out.
York
30/01/2023
Very professional & straightforward, value wise a little pricier than others
Cambridge
6/12/2022
Very efficient and prompt. Would recommend
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
10/11/2022
Cheap, and efficient. They noticed many things that I hadn't thought of. Would recommend them to others.
Nottingham
4/11/2022
Communication was great throughout the process. Payment and T&C's were really clear and booked within 2 weeks to complete the survey.
Ipswich
3/11/2022
Great service and good price! Would definitely recommend.
Stevenage
28/10/2022
The surveyor had done a thorough inspection, was professional and concise in his assessment. I was quoted a reasonable rate for a level 2 survey with valuation and was even advised that the level 3 I ordered was unnecessary. Appreciated the expertise.
Norwich
21/06/2022
Very good details into different elements. Although it has put us a bit on edge with the mention of possible asbestos.
Leeds
3/06/2022
Super service good well presented report excellent attention to detail a professional company would strongly recommend
Leeds
2/05/2022
This company are brilliant.Really competitive quote and a very thorough and complete report on an older property for us. They were happy to explain and discuss anything within the report, but it was very comprehensive we actually didn't need to. They were efficient with getting back to me, and arranged everything with the vendors and estate agents for booking in the survey.We would highly recommend them
Ipswich
25/03/2022
Watsons completed our survey and were really efficient, made the process so easy and the report picked up some issues that we were able to get addressed prior to exchange. Would definitely recommend!
Leeds
16/03/2022
Great service, very quick turn around time and detailed report.
Norwich
13/10/2021
The survey was organised very swiftly. The RICS level 3 survey was very detailed and I had a clear picture of exactly what I was buying and some helpful recommendations.Chris was very helpful with follow-up questions I had.
Nottingham
8/10/2021
Great guy - friendly, professional, honest and quick
Norwich
3/08/2021
Watsons quote suggest that you watch and read RICS guides, but don't be fooled into thinking that the second choice of a Home Buyers Survey, is the same as a RICS type 2 survey, it's not.
York
29/07/2021
I used Watsons for a level 2 survey plus valuation on the property I was purchasing. They were quick at attending the property and the next day I received a copy of the comprehensive survey and valuation - a document of over 50 pages - by email!!A hard copy of such an important document is essential and there can be no excuse for not providing one.I cannot therefore recommend this surveying company unless you have access to a good copying machine
Leeds
22/07/2021
A very friendly and helpful service was received. The surveyor took time to explain any issues with the property and even went back to view one of the rooms at a later date as it was locked on the initial survey visit. No extra charge was levied. I would highly recommend using this service. Anthony Alleyne
Sheffield
26/02/2021
Watsons were amazing!
They kept us informed and updated on the process
There website is really easy and clear to follow
The report is detailed and informative yet very clear and easy to read.
Great company
Lincoln
18/01/2021
Online sign up process was overly complicated. It involved about 20 or so emails from the company, most badly worded & misleading. Too many stages to sign up, each stage resulting in several emails before you can proceed to the next stage.
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
5/01/2021
Good price and a very detailed report. We are very pleased with the Building Survey.
Peterborough
4/12/2020
Excellent detailed service. I would not hesitate to recommend this company
Peterborough
3/12/2020
Very efficient service ,had a level 2 homebuyers survey which was very thorough and detailed ,from phone call to receiving survey 10days very happy with service
Hull
2/12/2020
Very good communication, fast service and good price. Friendly staff
Durham
27/11/2020
Quick service, extensive knowledge. Very pleased with the outcome.
Cleveland
15/11/2020
Customer service was faultless! communicated via email, always a prompt response to any queries I had. The actual survey was carried out promptly which was brilliant as COVID seems to be holding everything up. The report was sent via email the day after the survey was carried out. I would definitely use this company again.
York
29/10/2020
James was excellent in helping me book and decide on the type of survey.
Ipswich
12/10/2020
Ruth from Watsons was efficient , arrived on time and was correctly Covid protected .
Peterborough
8/10/2020
Slick online interface. Very response when called. Speedy survey report.
York
5/10/2020
Great, absolutely brilliant got the report on the day it was done.
Derby
2/10/2020
James Patience from Watsons Propery was very helpful. The service was professional and the survey report was sent to me the next day itself. A very happy customer!
RICS Home Survey Level 2
Choose a RICS Home Survey Level 2 if you would like more extensive information whilst buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common materials and in a reasonable condition.
The report includes:
RICS Home Survey Level 3
You should choose a RICS Level 3 survey if you’re dealing with a large, older or run-down property, if the building has been significantly altered or if you are planning major renovation works. This is a more in-depth report and includes details of the structure and fabric of the property.
The report includes:
Valuations
We are proud to provide a range of valuations to help when buying or selling property. This includes Ordnance Survey map validation, general insurance qualification, flood risk assessment, subsidence risk, and collation of online datasets to offer a true market value.
All of our valuations are carried out by RICS registered valuers who have local knowledge as well as intensive experience.
Snagging Survey
Here at Watsons, our professional surveyors can carry out snagging surveys on new properties. While new properties should be in great condition, they can still have some minor issues or concerns. The snagging survey can help to highlight this.
The report we provide will contain the information from the visual internal and external inspections we carry out on your behalf.
Areas Covered
Bradford (BD), Cambridge (CB), Chelmsford (CM), Colchester (CO), Coventry (CV), Durham (DH), Darlington (DL), Doncaster (DN), Huddersfield (HD), Harrogate (HG), Halifax (HX), Ipswich (IP), Leicester (LE), Leeds (LS), Milton Keynes (MK), Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NE), Northampton (NN), Norwich (NR), Peterborough (PE), Sheffield (S), Stevenage (SG), Sunderland (SR), Cleveland (TS), Wakefield (WF), York (YO)