Vela Survey Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smart Home Surveys have been great to work with and have always responded very quickly to our requests and provided very useful recommendations for our next steps. They have been very flexible in meet... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've had an excellent experience. Smart Home Surveys are very responsive, communication is easy, fast, and clear as is the interface for receiving quotes, scheduling survey, and final reports. The su... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for such a thorough survey! These are definitely the surveyors to use to make sure all potential problems are detected. The team are extremely friendly and they moved extremely... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service. Friendly, easy, reliable. They don’t oversell and give honest advice. The service didn’t stop after the survey, they continued to connect me to local specialists to answer remaining que... See more

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  1. Chartered Surveyor
  2. also in
  3. Property Consultant
  4. Property valuer

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Vela Survey is an independent residential surveying and property advisory practice, providing expert RICS home surveys, property valuations, snagging reports, and party wall expertise, across London and the surrounding areas. Formerly Smart Home Surveys, we combine extensive local knowledge, professional expertise and a client-focused approach to help homebuyers and owners make informed property decisions with confidence. From Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys to market valuations and specialist property advice, our aim is to deliver clear, reliable guidance and outstanding customer service at every stage.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've had an excellent experience

We've had an excellent experience. Smart Home Surveys are very responsive, communication is easy, fast, and clear as is the interface for receiving quotes, scheduling survey, and final reports. The surveyor himself was also very professional, thorough, and clearly explained the main findings. Any further questions we had before or after the survey were answered quickly and clearly.

25 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Cameron and Adam

After discussing with Adam, who was extremely useful and insightful, we’ve decided to get the Level 3 survey for a newly renovated property we’ve had an offer accepted on.

Cameron, our surveyor, was fantastic - he even got in touch with us on the day of the inspection to flag and discuss the major issues identified with the property which would need to be further investigated by specialists - this was extremely useful given the tight exchange deadline.

In the end we decided to pull out, but throughout the whole process we were confident in their expertise and we will be definitely using them again to find our next home.

29 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Adam and Dan!

Smart Home Surveys have been great to work with and have always responded very quickly to our requests and provided very useful recommendations for our next steps. They have been very flexible in meeting times that suit our needs to suit all parties concerned. Definitely recommend and wouldn't hesitate to use their services again in the future!

25 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Smart Home Surveys responded very promptly

Smart Home Surveys responded very promptly and efficiently and produced a helpful report.

However they initially wanted full payment before even doing the survey. In this age of Scams I feel this is not a good policy. However after a phone call they agreed to me paying the full amount once they had done the survey to release the report which I felt was fair.

1 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing surveyors!

Thank you so much for such a thorough survey! These are definitely the surveyors to use to make sure all potential problems are detected.

The team are extremely friendly and they moved extremely quickly to both book the survey and to send me the report.

Thank you so much!

21 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Friendly, easy, reliable. They don’t oversell and give honest advice. The service didn’t stop after the survey, they continued to connect me to local specialists to answer remaining questions. Thanks guys.

4 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adam gave us really useful advice as to…

Adam gave us really useful advice as to what level of survey we required. They were communicative about the appointments and when one had to be rearranged. The report was timely and thorough. Would definitely recommend.

25 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, thanks!

Survey was easy to arrange, the recommendations in the report were easy to follow and the surveyor had clearly checked all areas where access was possible. When I asked a clarification question, this was swiftly answered. Great service, thank you Adam!

29 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comprehensive report

The report was very comprehensive. The surveyor took the time to answer my questions on a follow-up call, which was included in the initial quote.

23 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Smart Home Surveys as first time buyers in London

We used Smart Home Surveys on a property in London. All stages of the process have gone smoothly - from the website and automatic updates on the status of the survey to the survey report and follow up call with the surveyor.

The survey was done quickly and the report was comprehensive, giving us more confidence in buying the property. In addition it was great to be able to talk to the surveyor to get some more thoughts from him and ask questions.

Overall I strongly recommend Smart Home Surveys.

7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2015 property valuation for CGT

Smarthomesurveys carried out a 2015 valuation on my London property for capital gains tax purposes. The survey was carried out promptly and a clear report was provided. A great experience in what can be a very frustrating property sale process.

22 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional expertise , responsiveness and professional guidance

The client service was excellent and delivered to a very high professional standard. The team provided valuable guidance on the key issues we needed to consider before completing the purchase. All our questions were handled promptly and efficiently, and we consistently received clear, timely, and practical advice in response to our enquiries.

15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found them to be professional

I found them to be professional, honest and reliable. They came to view the property on the booked day and delivered the survey after a few days. The report was well researched and they were knowledgeable about my area and the broader market.

30 April 2026
Unprompted review

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