Chartered Surveyors in Beckenham

Competitive Fees, Fast Booking, Quick Turnaround

Since 2011, Aston James Associates, founded by Patrick and Mischa Oliver, have been providing dependable property surveys and valuations across Beckenham, Elmers End, Eden Park, Park Langley, Shortlands, Penge and the rest of the London Borough of Bromley.

We are dedicated to offering bespoke survey and valuation services that you can trust. When you choose AJA Surveyors, your priorities are our focus. As independent, privately owned Chartered Property Surveyors, we act exclusively on your behalf, not for the mortgage provider, while maintaining the highest industry standards as mandated by RICS (The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).

Buying in Beckenham? Get a fixed-fee price in under a minute with our instant online quote, or compare our RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey and RICS Level 3 Building Survey. Every survey includes a post-survey review with your surveyor.

Our nearest office (for Beckenham):

69 Lancaster Road, London SE25 4BL

Phone: 0800 035 6473

Email: info@ajacsurv.co.uk

We cover the whole of London and the South East and have staffed offices in Croydon, Lambeth and Sheffield, and satellite offices across London, including Chelsea and Richmond. See also our page for the wider London Borough of Bromley.

    
 
 
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   Amy Brown 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having put an offer in on a property we were looking to purchase, we decided to ask Patrick from Aston James to do a full survey and valuation. We knew that the property needed work, but we wanted to make sure there was nothing we had missed.

The team were very responsive to my enquiry and the survey was booked in quickly. Patrick provided us with a post survey summary the day after the site visit, with a comprehensive report following a few days later. The information in this report, plus the market valuation we also received, enabled us to ensure we were paying the correct price and were fully aware of all issues. Thanks so much for your thorough work Patrick! We won’t hesitate to use you again and highly recommend you to others!
  
 
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   Mark Stevenson 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service, couldn’t ask for more. Would not hesitate to recommend
  
 
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   Quentin Padgett 
 16 July 2019
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good price,  talked to around ten agents and Aston James turned the valuation extremely quickly. They visited the property on the day I phoned, got the valuation in time for the board meeting and the charity I work for were able to contract to buy the house. Thanks to Mischa for sorting it all out and understanding the urgency.
  
 
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   Diane Aben 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professionnal team from the surveyor to the office staff. Reasonably priced, efficient with great communication. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Anthony Campbell 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Aston James Associates provided an excellent  Commercial Valuation Report for me. They are very efficient and professional and I wouldn't hesitate recommending and using them again

Our Survey and Valuation Services in Beckenham

Beckenham's housing ranges from large Victorian villas to Edwardian terraces, interwar semis and modern flats near the town centre, so the right survey depends on what you are buying.

Victorian and Edwardian houses and villas around Beckenham town centre, Kelsey Park, Shortlands and Copers Cope, several in conservation areas: we usually recommend a RICS Level 3 Building Survey. Typical findings include worn roof coverings and chimney stacks, damp in solid walls, and older alterations such as removed chimney breasts, loft conversions and rear extensions.
Converted flats in period houses: as well as condition, we check the lease, the shared parts of the building and any alterations made without consent.
1930s semis and detached houses in Eden Park, Elmers End and Park Langley: often suited to a RICS Level 2 Homebuyer Survey, unless the house has been extended or altered.
Purpose-built flats near Beckenham Junction and Clock House: we flag the lease length and, for taller blocks, the external wall (EWS1) position lenders will ask about.

Ground conditions matter here too. Much of Beckenham sits on London Clay, which shrinks and swells with the seasons, so we look closely for signs of movement near mature trees, which are common in the area's large gardens and tree-lined streets.

We also carry out RICS Red Book valuations for probate and inheritance tax, divorce settlements, capital gains tax, shared ownership staircasing, lease extensions and commercial property.

We cover Beckenham and the surrounding area, including BR3, SE20 and parts of BR2 and BR4.

Lvl 2 Homebuyer Surveys

Lvl 3 Building Surveys

Expert Witness Reports

Structural Surveys (GSI)

Matrimonial Property Valuations

Lease Extensions - Under The 1993 and 1967 Acts

Staircasing/Right to Buy Valuations

Capital Gains Tax Valuations

Inheritance Tax Valuations

Commercial Valuations

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FAQs

Do you have an office near Beckenham?

Yes. Our South London office is at 69 Lancaster Road, London SE25 4BL, a short drive from Beckenham, and we have been surveying and valuing property in the area since 2011. Call us on 0800 035 6473 or email info@ajacsurv.co.uk.

Which survey do I need for a Victorian or Edwardian house in Beckenham?

Usually a RICS Level 3 Building Survey. Houses of this age often have original roofs, solid walls, suspended timber floors 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.

How much does a survey cost in Beckenham?

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 Beckenham 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 subsidence a risk in Beckenham?

Much of Beckenham is on London Clay, which shrinks in dry summers, so movement is common, particularly near large trees. Most cracking we see is historic settlement rather than active subsidence. Where there are signs of ongoing movement, we explain the likely cause and whether you need monitoring, a structural inspection or a call to your insurer.

Can you value my Beckenham flat for a lease extension?

Yes. We prepare lease extension valuations under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, and freehold valuations for houses under the 1967 Act. For a quick indicative figure first, try our free lease extension calculator.

See what some of our customers have to say

Highly Recommended

I am really happy with the service I received from Aston James Associates. I requested a quick turnaround on the report and they responded efficiently. I would recommend them for a home survey.

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