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What people are saying
‘Hortons recently carried out a RICS Homebuyers survey for me. The process was quick and easy with very little input required on my part. Their communication was excellent and the Hortons team provided a clear, detailed and professional report.’
Luke Daykin
Did you know? The most popular type of survey for buyers is a HomeBuyer survey…
Say ‘hello’
to a new type of survey.
Based in Essex, Hortons Homebuyers are a family run independent surveying firm who specialise in RICS HomeBuyer Surveys. It’s our mission to make sure that our reports are plain & simple, helping you to make an informed decision before committing to any property purchase.
We’re RICS regulated.
We are extremely proud to be members of RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), the worlds leading regulatory body within our industry. All our surveyors are RICS qualified or working towards qualification. So, you can be sure that we work to the highest possible standard ensuing complete satisfaction for all our customers.
There’s little we don’t know about property.
There’s little we don’t know about property, which helps should you need to renegotiate a purchase price with a seller. To make sure our teams’ expertise is ever-expanding, we partake in annual continuous professional development.
We’ve got you covered.
Not only are we members of RICS, we also have professional indemnity insurance cover up to £1,000,000 per claim giving you peace of mind.
It’s not just another survey to us.
It’s not just another survey to us, it’s our passion. We take pride in what we do and aim to go above and beyond for all our customers to ensure satisfaction and most of all, peace of mind. We promise to call you within 24 hours of the survey being carried out to discuss our report and inform you of any hidden defects we found on survey.
Not sure what a
HomeBuyers report
looks like?
Don’t worry! Click here to download an example.
Our reliable & RICS accredited HomeBuyer reports will help you know what your hard-earned cash is really getting you.
But what exactly is a HomeBuyer Survey?
A HomeBuyer Survey is essentially a property health – check which lifts the lid on any hidden issues within the property. The survey provides a report which gives you a clearer picture on what exactly it is you are buying. A HomeBuyer Survey is perfect for houses and flats, new and old.
What does the Survey cover?
In depth internal inspection of ceilings, internal walls, floors, chimney breasts and joinery. In depth external inspection of roof, chimneys, gutters, main walls, windows and doors. We’ll look for any obvious or hidden problems that might affect the property value such as damp, rot and subsidence. The survey takes between 2 – 4 hours. The HomeBuyer report doesn't look beyond the floorboards or behind the walls.