RICS & RPSA Regulated · Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Lima Surveys is an independent firm of Chartered Building Surveyors, regulated by both RICS and the RPSA. We carry out home surveys, snagging inspections, defect reports and schedules of condition for buyers, sellers, landlords and commercial tenants across Essex, with a clear photographic report issued within 5 working days.
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Our Surveys
Every property is different, and so is every reason for wanting a survey. Whether you're buying your first home, letting out a flat, picking up the keys to a new build or signing a commercial lease, we'll recommend the survey that suits the property and what you need to know.
A clear, traffic-light report for modern and conventional homes in reasonable condition. It highlights visible defects, damp, movement and anything that needs further investigation before you buy.
Our most detailed home survey, for older, larger, extended or altered properties. It explains each defect, its likely cause and the repairs needed, with advice on future maintenance.
For landlords and investors buying or reviewing a rental property. A condition report plus a review of the 29 hazards in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System used by local councils.
An independent inspection of your new home to the RPSA New-build Inspection & Reporting Standards, listing the defects and unfinished work your developer should put right.
Already spotted a crack, a damp patch or a leak? We inspect the problem, explain the most likely cause and set out the repairs that may be needed.
A survey commissioned by the seller before a property goes on the market, giving buyers, estate agents and conveyancers a full picture of its condition from day one.
A detailed photographic record of a commercial or residential property's condition, usually at the start of a lease, to help prevent disputes later.
Why Lima Surveys
Your survey is carried out and written by a Chartered Surveyor. There are no hand-offs to junior staff and no call centre. The person who inspects your property is the person who writes your report and talks you through it afterwards.
Lima Surveys is regulated by both RICS and the RPSA. That means working to strict professional standards, with full professional indemnity insurance in place.
Our reports are written in plain English and supported by plenty of photographs, so you can see exactly what we found and why it matters. Reports are sent by email within 5 working days of the inspection.
Once your report is ready, you can book a phone call to go through the key findings and ask questions. Many surveyors leave you to read the report alone. We think the conversation is just as important.
Alongside a thorough visual inspection, we use a moisture meter and, where needed, thermal imaging. Weather permitting, we also use a drone and an extendable pole camera to get a closer look at roofs, chimneys and gutters.
Once you've instructed us, we contact the estate agent or seller to arrange access and confirm the inspection date, so there's one less thing for you to chase.
Choosing a Survey
If you're not sure which survey is right, this quick guide is a good place to start. If you're still unsure, call us and we'll talk it through.
How It Works
Tell us the property address, the type of property and the survey you're interested in. We'll confirm the right survey and send you a quote.
Once you've instructed us, we liaise with the estate agent or seller to book a date and arrange access to the property.
We carry out a thorough, non-invasive inspection inside and out, taking detailed photographs and notes as we go.
Your report is emailed to you within 5 working days, often sooner. You can then book a call to go through the findings and any next steps.
Areas We Cover
Based in Leigh-on-Sea, we know the property types found across South Essex well. From 1930s semis and Edwardian terraces in Leigh, to Victorian conversions in Westcliff-on-Sea, bungalows on Canvey Island and new-build estates around Chelmsford, each comes with its own typical defects to look out for.
Much of South Essex sits on London Clay, which shrinks and swells with the seasons and can lead to cracking and movement, especially near trees. Coastal exposure along the estuary also takes its toll on roofs, render and windows. Local knowledge helps us spot these issues and explain what they mean for you.
We cover the whole of Essex. If you're further afield, get in touch and we'll let you know if we can help.
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Qualified & Accredited
Every inspection is carried out by a fully qualified Chartered Surveyor, and Lima Surveys is regulated by both RICS and the RPSA. Once we understand a client's objectives, we take care of the entire process, from arranging the inspection to securing access to the property.
Get in touch
Fill in the form below with a few details about the property and the survey you need, and we'll come back to you with a quote.
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Send us a message, the property listing link and any photos or questions. Handy if you're busy during the day.
If you're unsure which survey you need, tell us about the property and your circumstance and we'll guide you through it.
RICS members must follow strict rules of conduct and demonstrate their competence to join, and RICS-regulated firms are held to professional standards with complaints procedures and insurance in place. RPSA members work to the RPSA Survey Inspection and Reporting Standards, which are designed specifically for residential surveys. Lima Surveys is regulated by both RICS and the RPSA.
We're based in Leigh-on-Sea and cover the whole of Essex, including Southend-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Benfleet, Basildon, Billericay and Chelmsford. For properties outside Essex, get in touch and we'll let you know if we can help.
We aim to book your inspection as soon as possible and confirm the date with the seller or agent. Your report is usually issued within 5 working days of the inspection.
Reports are sent by email as a digital document. If you need a printed copy, let us know when you instruct us, as an additional fee may apply.
No. Our surveys report on the condition of the property and do not include a market valuation. An insurance reinstatement cost (the estimated cost of rebuilding the property for insurance purposes) can be added to a Level 2 or Level 3 survey, or provided on its own, for an additional fee.
Our fees depend on the type of survey and the age, type and size of the property. Get in touch with the property details and we'll send you a quote.
Our Surveys
From RICS Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys to new build snagging, buy to let and schedules of condition, we'll help you choose the right report for your property.
Get a Quote
Tell us the property address and the survey you need, and we'll come back to you with a quote.
Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp 07375 390466.
Lima Surveys is an independent firm of Chartered Building Surveyors based in Leigh-on-Sea, regulated by both RICS and the RPSA. Every survey is carried out and written by a Chartered Surveyor, with a clear photographic report issued within 5 working days and a follow-up call to talk through the findings. We cover the whole of Essex.
Lima Surveys Ltd
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 3PL
Registered in England & Wales, Company No. 13556609
Registered office: C/O Kingsley House, 22-24 Elm Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, England, SS9 1SN.
VAT Reg No. 458 5578 39
T: 07375 390466
E: info@limasurveys.co.uk
