Sheffords Chartered Surveyors Reviews 87

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having used Sheffords before to carry out a defect report, we didn’t hesitate in using them again to carry out a level 2 survey on a property we’re purchasing. The survey was carried out by Mr Treliv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful. Knowledgeable about area. Quick to reply to queries before & after the survey. We didn't use method of using cheapest quote on search engines as we feel it is important to use local surv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I engaged Sheffords for a 'single defect survey' to assess what measures to take against mould/condensation in my flat. From the start, communication was great — swift, full and transparent. Jere... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ed and his team provided invaluable advice during our home purchase process. He helped us avoid falling foul of buying a property which would have required very extensive remediation work but that on... See more

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Company details

  1. Chartered Surveyor
  2. Property management company
  3. Property valuer
  4. Property Consultant
  5. Property Surveyor
  6. Surveyor

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Sheffords is an independently owned firm of Chartered Surveyors. The firm was originally established in 1887 with the office in Sevenoaks opening in 1935. We can offer impartial advice and assistance in the following areas: RICS Level 3 (Building) Surveys RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) Surveys Commercial and Residential Valuations Portfolio and Property Management Landlord and Tenant Matters Land and New Homes Advice Party Wall Matters Single defect reports Building Energy Performance Advice Additional Services We cover the west Kent area and onto the weald as well as into east Surrey. We pride ourselves on our Google and Trustpilot reviews all of which are genuine and from recent clients. There is much more information on our website sheffords.co.uk but if you have a tricky property problem please pick up the phone or complete the form on our website and one of our surveyors would be pleased to discuss matters further.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 3 survey

We recently had a level 3 survey for a property we wanted to purchase. The report was very thorough and also very easy to understand the problems with the house at the present and potential costs.
Very happy with the professional service given.

20 July 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to review our service and post this review. The team are delighted to hear this positive feedback of our RICS Level 3 Survey service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having instructed Sheffords to do a…

Having instructed Sheffords to do a level 2 survey on a apartment in Sevenoaks, I was very impressed with the amount of detail and recommendations I received.
Good value for money.

4 September 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to review our RICS Home Survey Level 2 service. It was a pleasure to act for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ed acted as Agreed Surveyor for a party…

Ed acted as Agreed Surveyor for a party wall for my neightbour and I. Delivered promptly and my neighbour and I both happy.

7 October 2024
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Mr Jackson, thank you very much for taking the time to post this warm review. It was a pleasure to have been of assistance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Complete and detailed survey with excellent follow up

Sheffords provided me with a complete and detailed survey. What really stands out is the helpful follow up conversation and time they were willing to spend to go through my points of concern. A professional firm that takes an extra step.

5 July 2024
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

James, thank you for your feedback and enthusiastic review of our home survey service. We are delighted to have helped empower you to make the right property decision. All the best Jeremy, Ed & the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oast house survey

I was put in touch with sheffords specifically to survey an Oast house, they understood my needs and were extremely knowledgeable in this undertaking I was very quickly put at ease realising I had made the best choice in commissioning them. They set a date and made a comprehensive report going through from inside to out helping me make some important informed decisions
I would recommend Ed and his team to anyone purchasing there next home
First class service thank you. Mark W

11 July 2024
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Mr Went, thank you for taking the time to review our Level 3 home survey service and for your warm words. It was a pleasure to act for you and be of assistance. All the best Ed, Jeremy & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service

I recently instructed Ed Treliving of Sheffords to undertake a Level 3 survey on a property on which I had made an offer.
Ed’s knowledgeable and professional manner during the initial call to discuss the property made me feel that with Sheffords, I was in a safe pair of hands and that my interests as a buyer would be well-looked after.
Although the property lacked direct rear access, Ed reassured me that this aspect of the property would be included in the report which helped take some of the stress out of the conveyancing process. The reports’ findings were thorough and clear which allowed me to make an informed decision as to whether I wished to proceed further.
Ed, Jeremy and Val were a delight to deal with and I would wholeheartedly recommend them. Sheffords might not be the cheapest in the marketplace but they provide an exceptional service for a very reasonable price.

8 May 2024
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Thank you very much for taking the time to review our Level 3 Home Survey service. It was a pleasure to act for you. The team are delighted to hear your review. Ed, Jeremy & the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Level 3 Survey is a no brainer with Sheffords!!

Having instructed a Level 3 Survey on a property that had not been updated in considerable decades, Im very glad that I did this via such a reputable company that is Sheffords, Who's reputation is exemplary.
Various issue were identified and having been provided pictures during the survey proved very helpful when consulting builders and renegotiating the purchase price.
I highly recommend this firm and will be using them again in the future as and when is required.

25 April 2024
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Thank you very much for taking the time to review our home survey service and for your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 3 Survey - saved us!

I cannot recommend Sheffords highly enough. The quality of the Level 3 Survey we received was unparalleled and identified major concerns that ultimately a structural engineer concerned - in all saving us from a very costly purchase that we otherwise would have proceeded with blindly. We will undoubtedly be using them for any further house purchase.

28 February 2024
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It was our pleasure to undertake a home survey for you. We are delighted to have been of assistance. Thank you again for your instruction Ed, Jeremy & the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were extremely impressed…

We were extremely impressed with the collaborative and engaging services from Sheffords - the clear and robust advise helped us to make a very difficult decision not to proceed with a house purchase.... certainly better to have clear expert opinion early

19 January 2024
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Thank you very much for your kind review and for your trust in Sheffords. It is a shame when properties don't align with buyer's expectations but as you say better to be fore warned.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, we would highly recommend

We were recommended Sheffords and we instructed them to carry out a level 3 and level 2 survey on two potential properties. Ed and Louisa were extremely efficient, thorough, detailed and professional. They provided two very detailed reports and took the time to go through their findings with us in a clear and friendly manner. They were also available to answer any additional enquiries we had, where possible. Their services and findings were key to our decision on buying our forever home.

We would highly recommended them to anyone looking for a surveyor.

26 October 2023
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Jessica, thank you very much for your kind words. It was our pleasure to act for you. We wish you all the best for your move into your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Surveyors

We have used Sheffords twice to provide surveys for houses we have been looking to buy. They provided an excellent, highly professional service, and were extremely knowledgeable. Ed Treliving was happy to talk us through the survey reports and was very pleasant to deal with. We would highly recommend their services, which were very reasonably priced.

1 November 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service Jeremy provided was…

The service Jeremy provided was fantastic. Extremely thorough, precise and helpful. Very glad I made the decision to instruct Sheffords.

14 December 2023
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a positive review. It was a pleasure to act for you and the whole team are delighted our survey report has been of value. Jeremy, Ed & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Surveyor

Very quick and professional service. Highly recommended.

24 October 2023
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

We are delighted to hear we have exceeded your expectations Mr Kirkby. Thank you again for your instruction and thank you for taking the time to post a public review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear and helpful

During 2022 I searched for a small retirement dwelling to purchase in the Sevenoaks area. I viewed a number of houses for sale and employed Louisa McAllister, Sheffords Chartered Surveyors, Sevenoaks who provided clear and very useful reports on their condition. As a result I avoided houses which had faults not obvious to me and finally, on Louisa’s recommendation I purchased my present home.
I found Louisa very helpful and I am pleased to recommend her work.

26 November 2022
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Thank you very much for posting such a positive review of our Home Survey service Mrs Nelson. It was a pleasure to act for you and we are delighted to have been of assistance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough, very good

I have used Sheffords twice and both times have been absolutely fantastic. Very thorough, clear report, going into lots of detail and really helped my wife and I make an informed decision about buying the property we got the Level 3 survey for.

Worth the premium over other companies that I have used before.

14 June 2023
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Mr Pointin, thank you very much for taking the time to review our home survey service. It was a pleasure to act for you and the team are pleased to hear our report has been of use.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb surveyors.

I cannot express enough how brilliant Jeremy and the team at Sheffords have been with their services. From start to finish Sheffords have been just wonderful. We had a Level 2 survey carried out by Jeremy and the detail in the report is just excellent. It has given us the peace of mind to go ahead with the purchase of our first home.
Though it may be a slightly higher price than other surveyors, their attention to detail and guidance is well worth the money. We cannot recommend this company enough. Huge thanks to the whole team, Claire and Glenn.

28 April 2023
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a positive review of our home survey service. It was a pleasure to work for you and we very much appreciate your support and kind words. Jeremy, Ed & the Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

We'd heard great things about Sheffords' house surveys and were not disappointed.

Ed did our survey and was incredibly thorough. He uncovered several things that the previous buyer was very fustrated about because his surveyor (who had done theirs only a couple of years previously) never spotted.

The resulting report was comprehensive, clear and helpful - and enabled us to successfully negotiate a fair price for the house.

Would highly recommend Sheffords and would definitely use again.

15 February 2023
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review and for your warm support. It was a pleasure to act for you and we wish you all the best for the move. Ed, Jeremy & the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and friendly

Very helpful and friendly. Level 3 survey carried out and findings reported on promptly. Would highly recommend.

4 March 2023
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Mr Carpenter, thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to undertake a Level 3 Home Survey for you and we wish you all the best for the rest of the purchase process and the future. Ed, Jeremy & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Continued excellent service!

My husband and I contacted Ed, Jeremy and the team for a second time, when we faced some cracking during the very hot summer last year. Ed made time for us, visiting our property promptly and gave his professional opinion on the damage. We feel extremely fortunate to have found such a great company and team of individuals and trust them completely with all the advice they have given us to date. Thank you again!

17 July 2022
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Abi, thank you for posting this kind and enthusiastic review. It was our pleasure to have been of assistance. Kind regards, Ed, Jeremy and the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Louisa was so efficient and honest…

Louisa was so efficient and honest throughout the process. It was really the most painless part of the whole moving house saga. We would definitely use them again if we were to move!

27 October 2022
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Reply from Sheffords Chartered Surveyors

Thank you for your warm words which we have passed on to Louisa. We are very pleased to have provided a useful service and supported you during the home buying process with a Level 2 Home Survey. We remain on hand to support home owners with maintenance, valuations and party wall matters. Best wishes Ed, Jeremy & the team.

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