Surveyor
Blanking Associates Limited
Braintree
G9 The Plaza, 1 Rutherford Park, Great Notley, Braintree CM77 7AU, Essex, CM77 7AU, Essex
We are a family-run team of RICS Regulated Surveyors with over 30 years of experience across Essex and Suffolk. From detailed building surveys to specialist Help to Buy valuations for over 100 lenders, we provide the fast, thorough, and friendly advice you need to move forward.
Three Decades of Local Expertise Across Essex and Suffolk
Since 1990, we have operated as an independent, family-run firm of Chartered Surveyors. We believe that property advice should be personal, which is why we combine our deep roots in the East Anglian community with the rigorous standards of RICS regulation.
Whether you are a first-time buyer in Braintree or an investor managing a portfolio in Suffolk, we provide the clarity you need to make informed decisions.
Established
1990
Status
RICS Regulated & Independent
Coverage
Essex, Suffolk & surrounding areas
Lender Panels
100+ National & Regional Lenders
Navigating Your Next Move with RICS Level 2 & 3 Surveys
Buying a home is likely the biggest investment you’ll ever make. We help you look beneath the surface to ensure that investment is sound.
- RICS Level 2 Home Survey: Ideal for modern, conventional properties in reasonable condition.
- RICS Level 3 Building Survey: A comprehensive analysis for older, larger, or non-traditional buildings.
We don't just tick boxes; we provide a clearer insight into your prospective home, highlighting defects before they become your financial burden.
Specialist Valuations Trusted by 100+ Lenders
We are proud to be RICS Registered Valuers, operating under the Valuation Registration Scheme. This means our reports meet the highest professional and ethical standards required by high-street banks and specialist lenders alike.
"We work for over 100 different national and regional finance companies, delivering impartial reports you can rely on."
We specialise in:
- Help to Buy & Shared Ownership: Fully compliant reports for Homes England and Housing Associations.
- Probate & Inheritance Tax: Sensitive and accurate valuations for estate matters.
- Matrimonial & Private Sales: Independent figures for legal or personal requirements.
Beyond Residential: Commercial and Specialist Services
Our expertise extends far beyond the family home. We support business owners and developers with a suite of professional consultancy services designed to protect your assets.
From Commercial Building Surveys and Schedules of Condition to Party Wall matters and Lease Advice, our team provides the technical oversight required for complex property transactions. We also offer Bank and Bridging Loan Monitoring, acting as the eyes and ears for lenders on development projects.
We pride ourselves on being fast, thorough, and approachable. Most of our valuation reports are delivered within five working days—and often as soon as the next day—because we know that in the property world, timing is everything.
Services
- RICS Level 2 Home Survey
- RICS Level 3 Building Survey
- Residential Valuations
- Help to Buy Valuations
- Shared Ownership Valuations
- Probate Valuations
- Mortgage Valuations
- Commercial Building Surveys
- Schedules of Condition
- Schedules of Dilapidations
- Party Wall Matters
- Defect Reports
- Reinstatement Cost Assessments
- Lease Advice
- Property Advice
- Bridging Loan Monitoring
- Bank Monitoring
- Project Management
Coverage areas
Operating across 1 town in the UK
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