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Independent Chartered Surveyors in Ipswich, Suffolk with 35+ years of experience providing detailed, professional property surveys.

35+ Years
RICS Regulated
500+ Surveys
Chartered Surveyors Suffolk
Trusted Experts Suffolk & East Anglia

35+

Years Experience

RICS

Regulated Firm

Local Experts

Suffolk & East Anglia

Detailed Reports

Comprehensive Surveys

Our Services

DETAILED AND ACCURATE SURVEYS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF PEOPERTY TYPES IN THE SUFFOLK AREA...

Building Surveys In Suffolk

Building Surveys In Suffolk

This is the full survey, called structural surveys in the past. Suitable for all kinds...

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Listed Building Advice

Listed Building Advice

If the homeowner wishes to alter or extend a listed building in a way that...

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Commercial Surveyor Suffolk

Commercial Surveyor Suffolk

As well as many years of experience in the residential sector Chiltern Associates also offer...

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Commercial to Residential Conversions in Suffolk

Commercial to Residential Conversions in Suffolk

We understand that converting a commercial property into a residential one can be a...

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Chiltern Associates
35+
YEARs
Experience
Experience
About Us

Independent Chartered Surveyors Ipswich, Suffolk

Nina Robinson FRICS MBA is a professional, RICS Regulated, Chartered surveyors in Suffolk and the surrounding areas specialising in the historic areas of Woodbridge, Aldeburgh, Stowmarket, Ipswich, and surrounding towns and villages. We pride ourselves on being truly independent and providing detailed and accurate surveys for a wide range of property types.

We offer much more than just a survey, we offer advice and support to make sure you understand the survey and how it affects the property in question. We have a particular expertise in historic buildings such as listed thatched cottages, large historic country houses, converted barns and town centre historic houses.

We also specialise in commercial property surveys and services as well as commercial to residential conversions.

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What We Do
RICS Approved
What We Do

What we do

Chiltern Associates provides a service tailored to you, to your timescale and to the building in question. We provide in depth and comprehensive surveys that will give you all the information you need to go ahead with your planned property purchase. A good survey will save you time, money and stress and this is our aim!

Tailored Service Customised to your property & timescale
In-Depth Surveys Comprehensive reports with full details
Save Time & Money Avoid costly surprises after purchase
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RICS LEVEL 3 SURVEYS

A Level 3 survey is always recommended for properties over 100 years old. We take great care to discuss client needs at the outset, carry out inspection in detail for each element of the property and take detailed photographs and notes.

By providing a structured report including defects, repair and maintenance options and advice, I supply you with essential details regarding the structure and condition of the property.

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What We Cover

SOME AREAS COVERED INCLUDE:

Our detailed building surveys cover every aspect of your property, providing you with comprehensive insights for confident decisions.

10
Key Areas Thoroughly Inspected
Step 01

Condition of brick walls

Step 02

Outside doors, rot, door sealage, fire joints

Step 03

Condition of roof, fixings, condition of felt roof lining

Step 04

Condition of windows including window joints

Step 05

Chimney stacks and flues; fire safety

Step 06

Services supply to house

Step 07

Wiring and testing; dangers

Step 08

Internal walls and partitions

Step 09

Structural support; foundations, the nature of cracks

Step 10

Public footpaths and rights of way

Case Studies

SOME EXAMPLES OF THE PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN PREVIOUSLY BY OUR SURVEYORS IN SUFFOLK ARE:

Ipswich

Ipswich

Whether you are a buying a property to live in yourself or a property as a buy-to-let landlord,...

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Suffolk

Suffolk

Chiltern Associates have many years of experience surveying and working with properties across Suffolk. We take into account...

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Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh

Local Surveyors Aldeburgh We have many years of experience surveying many different types of property in and around...

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Testimonials

WHAT OUR CLIENTS
SAY ABOUT US

Hear from property owners across Suffolk who trust our expertise

Thanks to Chiltern Associates. They are the best independent property surveyor in Suffolk. Nina Robinson and her team provided me a detailed report of a heritage building and excellent historic...

The survey was carried out at short notice VERY efficiently. The report contained all the MANY details I required to make a reduced offer which was accepted. BUT the advice...

I was looking for a commercial property surveyor in Suffolk, and a friend recommended the name of Chiltern Associates. I contacted Nina Robinson. She provided a thorough, timely, and bespoke...

Huge thanks for sending the survey and photographs. Very thorough. And thank you for your helpful remarks re what needs to be done. There are no great horrors. Really appreciate...

Delighted with the survey. Thank you for renting us your skills and experience!.. Thank you until the next time!

Your report was clear – it has been a pleasure working with you

Why Us

WHY CHOOSE US?

EFFICIENCY
EFFICIENCY

Prompt action to your needs and free initial phone advice

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Extensive Ipswich, Suffolk and local area knowledge

EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE

35+ years experience working with all property types

SPECIALIST
SPECIALIST

Experts in Historic, Victorian & Non traditional buildings

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