Advice for you
The survey is commissioned for the client and focused on helping you make an informed decision about the property.
About Imperial Surveyors
Independent expertise, personally delivered.
We provide residential survey advice with careful inspection, measured professional judgement and clear communication throughout the process.
Our approach
Surveying that puts the client's decision first.
Imperial Surveyors is an independent RICS-regulated practice serving Cheltenham, the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. Our role is to provide an objective view of the property and explain the implications of what we find.
We do not treat the report as the end of the service. A good survey should help you understand risk, identify sensible next steps and distinguish significant concerns from the normal maintenance responsibilities that come with owning a building.
- Advice proportionate to the property and instruction
- Plain-English explanations supported by photographs
- Clear distinction between urgent defects and routine maintenance
- Continued advice where needed until you have exchanged contracts
Professional standards
Careful inspection. Balanced advice. Clear reporting.
RICS home surveys follow defined service levels. The extent of inspection and reporting varies, which is why selecting the right level at the outset matters.
The right level of detail
A Level 2 survey suits many conventional homes, while a Level 3 survey provides deeper analysis for older, altered or complex buildings.
Known limitations explained
Residential surveys are visual and non-destructive. Access restrictions and areas not inspected are identified in the report.
Local property knowledge
Buildings shaped by age, materials and place.
The local area contains a wide mix of stone, brick and rendered buildings, including period cottages, town houses, modern estates, converted properties and later extensions.
Traditional construction
Older buildings often rely on different moisture behaviour and maintenance principles from modern cavity-wall construction. Repairs need to respect the way the building was designed to perform.
Altered properties
Extensions, loft conversions, removed walls and replacement finishes can affect structure, ventilation, drainage and the distribution of moisture.
Ongoing ownership
A survey can help you plan for cyclical work to roofs, rainwater goods, external joinery, masonry, services and external areas.
A note from the director
Buying a home can involve a great deal of uncertainty. My role is to inspect the property carefully, explain the important findings clearly and help each client understand what those findings mean for their decision.
I believe a good survey is not simply a list of defects. It should distinguish significant risks from normal maintenance, provide practical next steps and give the client a balanced view of the building as a whole.
Imperial Surveyors was established to offer an independent, responsive and personal service, with direct communication from instruction through to the completed report.
Director of Imperial Surveyors
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you instruct us.
These answers cover common questions about residential surveys, scope and the next steps in the process.
Who are Imperial Surveyors?
Imperial Surveyors is a Cheltenham-based residential surveying firm providing RICS Level 2 Home Surveys, RICS Level 3 Building Surveys and Specific Defect Reports. We help buyers and property owners understand building condition through clear, practical advice.
Is Imperial Surveyors regulated by RICS?
Yes. Imperial Surveyors Ltd is a RICS-regulated firm. Our Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys follow the relevant RICS Home Survey requirements, giving clients a recognised framework for the inspection and report.
Will the survey give me independent advice?
Yes. The surveyor’s role is to provide an impartial opinion on the property’s condition for the client who commissions the survey. The report explains significant findings and the steps you should consider, even where those findings may affect a proposed purchase.
Why choose a surveyor based in Cheltenham?
A Cheltenham-based surveyor is well placed to inspect homes across the town, Gloucestershire and the surrounding Cotswolds. The right survey also depends on the property itself: its age, construction, condition and any alterations. We can discuss those details with you before recommending a service.