Cotswold Survey Solutions

Decades of Expertise in the Heart of the Cotswolds

Buying a home in Gloucestershire or Wiltshire is a significant investment. We believe you deserve more than a generic checklist. At Cotswold Survey Solutions, we combine deep local knowledge with over 40 years of professional experience to give you the clarity you need before you commit.

Why Our Clients Choose Us

We aren't a faceless national firm. We are an independent practice based in Cirencester, led by Charles Carpenter. Since qualifying in 1985, Charles has built an impressive network of local estate agents, solicitors, and architects, ensuring our clients benefit from a holistic view of the local property market.

• Speed without compromise: We know property moves fast. We provide a verbal opinion within 24 hours of our inspection to help you meet tight exchange deadlines.
• Jargon-free reporting: Our reports are designed to be easy to understand, providing practical advice you can actually use rather than technical fluff.
• Tailored approach: Every property is unique. We adapt our surveys to suit the specific age and construction of your potential home, from modern builds to historic Cotswold stone cottages.

Specialist Surveys for Every Property Type

Whether you are eyeing a modern apartment or a complex period property, we have the right tool for the job. We specialise in identifying significant issues early so they can be budgeted for accordingly.

1. Building Surveys: Essential for older, extended, or more complex properties where a deep dive into the structure is required.
2. RICS Homebuyer & Condition Reports: Ideal for smaller, modern, or unaltered houses that require a standard level of inspection.
3. Residential Valuations: Expert assessments for probate, matrimonial disputes, secured lending, and insurance reinstatement.

Navigating the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Planning an extension or working on a shared boundary? As members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, we specialise in resolving disputes and drawing up impartial Awards.

We act as the 'Agreed Surveyor' or represent individual owners to ensure all building works are handled with a disciplined, fair, and practical approach. We help you navigate the legal requirements of working on shared walls or excavating near neighbouring buildings, keeping your project on track and your relationships with neighbours intact.

"Our aim is to provide a professional and personal service which responds to the individual needs of both people and property."

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