Cosey Homes is an established practice of Chartered Surveyors and structural engineers serving Barking and the surrounding areas in East London, including Ilford, Dagenham, and East Ham. With over 20 years of industry experience, we are accredited by leading professional bodies, including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Cosey Homes is proud to serve Barking, a borough known for its ongoing regeneration and mix of historic and modern properties. From Victorian terraces near Barking Park to new builds in Barking Riverside, our expert Chartered Surveyors deliver bespoke services for every type of property. Whether you’re purchasing a listed building or a newly developed apartment, our RICS-accredited team ensures you have all the information needed to make an informed decision.
For details about any of our services, or if you would like to book a property survey in Barking or East London, please call our friendly team direct on 0203 764 7083, or send a short enquiry via our Contact page.
Cosey Homes is a leading property surveyor in Barking and the surrounding areas, including Ilford, Dagenham, and East Ham. Barking’s property market is evolving, with regeneration projects transforming areas like Barking Riverside and new developments attracting residents to this vibrant borough. The town also features established neighbourhoods such as Faircross and Upney, known for their suburban charm and family-friendly homes.
Our team provides a full range of property surveying and consultancy services throughout Barking, including residential residential property valuations, RICS HomeBuyer Surveys (Level 2), and RICS Building Surveys (Level 3). From historic properties near Barking Abbey to contemporary developments along the River Roding, we offer expert advice and detailed assessments for all property types.
You can request a RICS Homebuyers Survey quote by completing a simple form.
A must for anyone buying a new home
For older or altered buildings
For a highly accurate valuation
At Cosey Homes, we offer a comprehensive range of surveying services tailored to Barking’s evolving property market. Whether you’re considering a Victorian terrace near Barking Park, a contemporary apartment in Barking Riverside, or a family home in Faircross, our expert team provides impartial advice and thorough assessments.
Operating independently from estate agents or mortgage providers, we ensure our reports are unbiased and focused solely on your best interests. Clear and easy to understand, our reports are packed with valuable insights to help you make informed property decisions.
As RICS-accredited surveyors and valuers based in Barking, we offer:
A Level 3 Building Survey, formerly known as a Full Structural Survey, is the most detailed property inspection service. This survey is ideal for older homes, as well as properties undergoing or requiring significant alterations.
Our comprehensive inspection covers all accessible elements of the property, assessing its overall condition and identifying major issues such as damp, subsidence, woodworm, or timber decay. Alongside defect analysis, the report includes cost estimates for repairs and recommendations for future maintenance, ensuring you are fully prepared for any potential challenges.
A Level 2 HomeBuyers Survey is a mid-level investigation, suitable for more modern homes. This non-invasive survey provides a detailed evaluation of the building’s overall condition, identifying obvious defects and issues that could affect the property’s value.
The report uses the RICS traffic light system to categorise the severity of any issues, making it easy to follow. It also includes an independent market valuation, helping you make a reasoned and informed decision on your purchase.
A Level 1 Condition Report is a straightforward survey option, designed for newer properties. This concise report provides an overview of the property’s overall condition and highlights any immediate concerns, although it does not include detailed recommendations for repair or maintenance.
This survey is ideal for buyers seeking peace of mind for properties where no significant defects are anticipated. If you’re unsure which survey is right for your Manchester property, our team is happy to provide professional advice.
It’s recommended that every buyer commissions a survey before they proceed with a property purchase. Whether you are looking to move into a beautiful listed cottage, a newly-built modern apartment or are relocating your firm to a larger office complex, a survey can help you determine whether the property is as good as it looks, or whether there are hidden defects and substantial repairs needed before you can move in.
The results of a building survey (Level 3) often save buyers thousands of pounds in remedial work later down the line, and equip them with reasons to re-negotiate the purchase price. Even if no substantial defects are discovered, homeowners and building managers are usually quite pleased with the peace of mind a survey returns.
It would be nice to think that a newly-built property is sold in a perfect condition. However, this is not the case, and it’s fairly common for new homes to feature a whole host of problems. A professional snagging list can capture smaller jobs, however a RICS Condition Report (Level 1) is usually chosen to reassure buyers that there are no significant problems with the construction or materials with the building.
Even if you have no specific concerns about a property, it is still important to have it surveyed professionally. Many structural issues are not immediately apparent, and it often takes specialist analysis to identify a defect, determine the cause and make accurate recommendations about how to repair it.
A survey can tell you about urgent remedial work that needs doing, as well as how much it is likely to cost. Many buyers use this information to negotiate the same amount of money off of the asking price for the property, although others prefer that the seller gets the work done as part of their sale agreement.
The most appropriate survey for a listed building is the RICS Building Survey (Level 3), as it will go into the depth necessary to cover the unique features and requirements of a historic, character home.
The main difference between a Building Survey (Level 3) and a HomeBuyer Survey (Level 2) is the depth of investigation. A HomeBuyer survey (Level 2) is non-invasive, meaning that only the visible and easily-accessible parts of a building are inspected. On the other hand, a Building Survey (Level 3) will take every reasonable measure to check the condition of “hidden” areas, such as under floorboards and inside attics, and will also made informed speculations about the state of any completely inaccessible areas of the property.