Surveyors in Dorset
across the county of Dorset
Home Survey
Level 2
most residential properties constructed since around 1900
Building Surveys
Level 3
listed buildings, conversions, significantly extended or altered.
Valuations
report will help you make an informed decision.
Limited Defect Reports
your property that may be worrying you
RICS Chartered Surveyors covering residential, commercial and rural property matters across the Wessex Region
Wessex Surveyors produces Home Surveys Level 2, Building Surveys Level 3, Defect Reports, Snagging Lists, Valuations, property dispute resolutions, rural land management, expert witness reports and compulsory purchase and compensation negotiations.
The majority of our clients are private individuals but we also carry out work for Aster, Hastoe, Guinness Partnership, the Forestry Commission, the National Trust, Trinity House, Dorset Police, the RSPB and the Salvation Army
Ian Vicary – fully RICS qualified and with over 25 years of experience Ian is regarded as an expert in his field.
We offer:
- Independent, impartial property advice
- Energetic, caring and quality service
- Reliable expertise, with over 25 years experience in property matters
- A balanced, comprehensive opinion
- Integrity, completely uninfluenced by any other organisation or person
- We are able to guide clients towards reputable contractors in the area but DO NOT charge referral fees
When does a leaning chimney become a problem?
Our surveyor was called out to look at a chimney on a house that is part of a row of old coastguard cottages in Dorset. The chimney was leaning which…
The rush to buy a new home in the country
Ever since Lockdown 1 was eased in June 2020 there has been a mad rush to leave the City and buy into the rural idyl of the South West, but…
Room hanging in mid-air!
On a recent Level 3 Building Survey in Lyme Regis the surveyor discovered that the bathroom was suspended over the river at the back of the building! He said “The…
Condensation in the roof void
Now that winter is here and temperatures are dropping, it is important to check your roof void for condensation. On a recent home survey at a relatively modern semi-detached house…