Home surveys Hendon buyers and owners can rely on are available from IQSURV, a RICS regulated firm serving north-west London. We provide Level 2 Home Surveys, Level 3 Building Surveys and RICS valuations, so you can match the survey to the property.
Which of the home surveys Hendon properties need?
Hendon offers a mix of inter-war houses, newer developments and purpose-built flats, and a survey helps you see past the cosmetic finish to the condition of the structure. A Level 2 Home Survey reports on the visible condition of a conventional property, while a Level 3 Building Survey gives a deeper look at older, larger or altered buildings. Our guide to choosing between a Level 2 and a Level 3 survey explains the difference.
Hendon sits in the north west of Barnet, close to our Edgware Road office, and its homes tell the story of London’s suburban growth. IQSURV provides RICS regulated Home Surveys in Hendon, from the streets around Hendon Central and Brent Cross to Colindale and Burnt Oak, so you know what you are buying before you commit.
Metroland housing around Hendon Central
Much of Hendon was built in the 1920s and 1930s after the Northern line arrived. Typical homes are semi-detached and terraced houses with bay windows, tiled roofs, pebbledash or brick fronts and detached garages. Surveyors check roof coverings and chimneys, ageing flat roofs on rear extensions, original timber windows and the condition of electrics and heating, which are often decades old.
Brent Cross, Colindale and the new developments
Brent Cross Town and the Colindale regeneration areas are adding large numbers of new flats. A new-build is not automatically free from defects, and a survey can pick up finishing problems, ventilation and visible defects in shared areas. Your solicitor should review the lease, ground rent and service charge details.
Traffic, noise and the A41 and M1
Parts of Hendon are close to major roads and the railway, which can affect noise and the condition of external finishes. A surveyor will note visible signs of wear on windows and external walls, and comment on factors that might affect your use of the home.
Extensions and loft conversions
Many Hendon houses have been extended into the roof or to the rear. A survey comments on the visible quality of the work and whether anything looks unusual, such as sagging roofs or cracking where old and new meet. Your solicitor can check the approvals and completion paperwork.
Which survey is right for you?
A RICS Level 2 Home Survey is a good fit for most Hendon homes. If a property is older, has been heavily altered or shows significant defects, a Level 3 Building Survey gives a more detailed report. Contact us if you are unsure.
Book a Hendon survey
Call IQSURV on 020 3780 5386 or visit Unit 107, 401 Edgware Rd, London NW2 6GY. We also cover Golders Green, Mill Hill, Colindale and nearby areas.
RICS valuations alongside home surveys Hendon clients request
IQSURV also prepares RICS valuations for market, probate, capital gains tax, Help to Buy and shared ownership purposes. Where a valuation is needed for tax or legal reasons, speak to your solicitor, accountant or HMRC about what is required. Our guide to market valuation in London explains when one helps.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors sets professional standards for the industry, and you can read more on the RICS website.
Booking home surveys Hendon residents can trust
Tell us the address, the type of property and what you need, whether a survey or a valuation. We will confirm the right service and the next steps. To arrange home surveys Hendon clients can depend on, get in touch or request a quote through our home page, or call 020 3780 5386.