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RICS surveys and valuations across Manchester
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Manchester at a glance
- Nearest office43 Dobcroft Avenue, Sheffield S7 2LW.
- Since 2011Surveying and valuing across London, the South East and Yorkshire for 15 years.
- Quick inspectionsUsually within days, with Saturday appointments.
- Fixed feesYour price in 30 seconds with the instant quote.
The right survey for Manchester homes
Manchester's housing ranges from Victorian terraces and Edwardian villas to interwar semis, converted mills and city-centre apartments, so the right survey depends on what you are buying.
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Our services in Manchester
We also carry out RICS Red Book valuations for probate and inheritance tax, divorce settlements, capital gains tax, Right to Buy and staircasing valuations, lease extensions, freehold purchases of leasehold houses, and commercial property.
Local to you
We cover the whole of London, the South East and Yorkshire and have staffed offices in Croydon, Lambeth and Sheffield, and satellite offices across London, including Chelsea and Richmond.
Sheffield S7 2LW 0800 035 6473 info@ajacsurv.co.uk
Postcodes we cover
- We cover Manchester and the surrounding area, including Salford, Trafford and Stockport. Our nearest office is in Sheffield (S7). Call 0800 035 6473 or email info@ajacsurv.co.uk.
Manchester questions
Do you cover Manchester?
Yes. We survey and value property across Manchester and the surrounding area, including Salford, Trafford and Stockport. Our nearest office is in Sheffield (S7). Call us on 0800 035 6473 or email info@ajacsurv.co.uk.
Which survey do I need for a Victorian terrace in Manchester?
Usually a RICS Level 3 Building Survey. Houses of this age often have original roofs, solid walls, suspended timber floors, cellars and past alterations, and a Level 3 survey gives the detail and repair advice you need. A Level 2 Homebuyer Survey suits newer, conventional houses and flats in reasonable condition.
Which survey do I need for a city-centre apartment?
Often a RICS Level 2 Homebuyer Survey, if the flat is in reasonable condition in a well-managed block. We also flag the lease length, service charge and, for taller blocks, the external wall (EWS1) position lenders will ask about.
How much does a survey cost in Manchester?
Our fees depend on the property's value, size and type, and the level of survey. You can get a fixed fee in under a minute with our instant online quote, or call us to talk it through.
How quickly can you inspect a Manchester property?
We can usually inspect within days of instruction, and the written report typically follows within 3 to 5 working days. If you are working to an exchange deadline, tell us when you book.
Is coal mining a risk for Manchester properties?
Parts of Greater Manchester have a history of coal mining. Your conveyancer's mining search will show whether the property is in a coalfield area; during the survey we look for cracking and distortion that could point to ground movement, and if we find it we can arrange a structural inspection.
My Manchester house is leasehold. Can you value the freehold?
Yes. Many houses in Greater Manchester are held on long leases with a ground rent. We value freehold purchases of houses under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, and lease extensions for flats under the 1993 Act. For a quick indicative flat lease extension figure first, try our free lease extension calculator.
Do you provide valuations for probate, divorce and capital gains tax?
Yes. As RICS Registered Valuers we prepare Red Book valuations for probate and inheritance tax, divorce and separation, capital gains tax, Right to Buy and shared ownership staircasing, at the date the valuation is needed, including retrospective dates.
Reviewed by Patrick Oliver BSc (Hons) MRICS, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS no. 0858120 · Last updated 12 November 2026 · Our credentials