Anslow Building Surveyors

The right survey depends on the property’s age, construction, and condition. Newer homes may suit a Level 2 Homebuyer Survey, while older, altered, or unusual properties are typically better suited to a Level 3 Building Survey.

We aim to arrange inspections as soon as possible, often within a few days depending on location and availability.

Most inspections take a few hours on site, with reports typically delivered within around 5 working days after the survey.

Yes. All surveys are carried out independently and focus on providing clear, unbiased advice about the property’s condition.

We’re happy to discuss the findings, explain priorities, and help you understand any next steps, including potential renegotiation if issues are identified.

An independent building surveyor inspects a property on behalf of the buyer or owner — not on behalf of the estate agent, lender, or developer. The role is to give an impartial assessment of the property’s condition: identifying defects, explaining their likely significance, and giving practical advice on maintenance and repairs. Because the surveyor isn’t tied to any sale or panel arrangement, the report is one-sided in the client’s favour. Anslow Building Surveyors is RPSA-certified and operates entirely independently of any agent or referral arrangement.

Yes. From our Altrincham base we cover Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Stockport as our core catchment, including Altrincham, Sale, Hale, Bowdon, Timperley, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Stockport, Bramhall, south Manchester (Chorlton, Didsbury, West Didsbury), Salford, Stretford and the surrounding North West. If you’re searching for a building surveyor in Manchester or a property surveyor in Cheshire, we’re likely within an hour’s drive of the property and can usually attend at short notice.