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Chris Anslow

Director and Principal Building Surveyor, Anslow Building Surveyors

Chris Anslow is the founder and director and principal building surveyor of Anslow Building Surveyors, an independent, RPSA-certified residential surveying practice based in Altrincham, Trafford. He carries out building surveys for homebuyers, homeowners and landlords across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the wider North West.

About Chris

Christopher Anslow BSc (Hons) Building Surveying MRPSA is a qualified building surveyor and Director of Anslow Building Surveyors Limited. He has approaching two decades of residential surveying and property inspection experience, with extensive knowledge of building pathology, defect diagnosis, dampness, roof condition, structural movement indicators, insurance-related building damage and general property condition assessment. His background includes a wide range of residential and commercial inspection work, including property condition surveys, damp and timber assessments, roof inspections, subsidence-related surveys, insurance claim validation, contractor auditing, schedules of work and site quality monitoring. This practical experience gives him a strong understanding of how buildings are constructed, how defects develop and how condition issues should be investigated and reported. Through Anslow Building Surveyors Limited, Christopher specialises in residential property surveys, with a particular focus on Level 2 Home Surveys and Level 3 Building Surveys. He also provides specialist property defect inspections, buy-to-let property surveys, pre-completion snagging surveys and other tailored inspection services where required. His reports are designed to provide clear, practical and proportionate advice, helping clients understand property condition, visible defects, risks and recommended next steps before purchase.

Professional standards & credentials

  • Certified by the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA), working to recognised residential surveying standards. RPSA membership no. ANS3259.
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance up to £1 million and Public Liability Insurance of £2 million, held by Anslow Building Surveyors Limited.
  • Approaching two decades of residential surveying and property inspection experience
  • BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
  • MRPSA — Member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association (Membership No. ANS3259)

Surveys Chris carries out

Every survey is carried out personally to RPSA standards, with a clear, plain-English report and a follow-up call to talk through the findings.

What clients say

Clients consistently highlight thorough, detailed reports, fast turnaround and clear communication when discussing findings. You can read verified reviews on the practice's Google Business Profile.

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