Viewed a house you love? Offer with confidence, not crossed fingers
Every week we save buyers from expensive mistakes — and rescue good houses from scary surveys. Send us the listing, your photos and any reports, and an experienced UK builder tells you exactly what you're walking into: what's serious, what's cosmetic, and what it'll really cost. Within 24 hours.
Remote review from your listing, photos and survey — no property visit required.
Reviewed by Ben and his team of experienced UK builders — not AI, a salesperson or a call centre.
- 5.0★ on Google
- Response in 24 hours
- Money-back guarantee
loft conversion — check building control sign-offconservatory base + gutter junction — ask for accessrepointing patch ~£600, cosmeticThe two calls we take every day
Just viewed a property?
Know whether to offer, what to knock off the price, or when to walk away — before you’re emotionally and financially committed. Send the listing and your viewing photos; a builder reviews it like we’re pricing the job ourselves.
Book a viewing review — £59Survey results back?
Stop the panic and find out what the report actually means for you: what’s urgent, what’s routine, and what each item costs to put right. Don’t renegotiate — or pull out — until a builder has read it.
Book a survey review — £59Buying your first home? Start with the freefirst-time buyer guide, written by builders.
A note from Ben
I'm a carpenter by trade — I earned my stripes as an apprentice in the late 1990s, and I've watched building practice evolve ever since. In that time I've come across almost every issue a house can throw at you.
I've been fortunate to meet and build a team who turned that experience into a service for everyday people with everyday problems. Every week we help buyers avoid expensive mistakes — and when you book, it's one of us you talk to. Not a salesperson, not a call centre, not a chatbot.
- Federation of Master Builders member
- Fully licensed and insured
- Part P qualified electricians on the team
- We never quote for the work — no upsell, ever
- No builder pays us commission or referral fees
Built by the people advising you. A recent new-build house — designed, built and finished by our team. When we price a roof or judge an extension, it's from doing the work, not reading about it.
- Consultations completed
- 200+
- Years on the tools, combined
- 75+
- Knocked off one asking price
- £8,000
- Google rating
- 5.0★
No builder pays us commission. We never quote for the work. Our only income is your £59 — that's what keeps the advice honest.
Three steps, all from your phone
Send us the property
Share the listing link, your viewing photos or video, and any survey or report you have. Two minutes, from your phone.
A builder reviews it
An experienced UK builder goes through it the way we’d price a real job — roof, damp, movement, wiring, extensions, the lot.
Get your report and call
Within 24 hours you get a plain-English consultancy report and a one-to-one call: what’s serious, what it costs, what to negotiate.
One-off consultancy report · £59 · no subscriptions, no upsells — we don't quote for the work, so there's nothing to sell you.
A report you can act on — not another list of worries
A survey tells you a defect exists. A builder tells you what it means. Within 24 hours you get a written consultancy report where every issue is triaged, priced and put in plain English — plus a one-to-one call to talk it through.
- SeriousThe defects that should change your offer — or make you walk away before you spend on surveys and solicitors.
- Needs pricingNot urgent, but real money. We give you realistic numbers so nothing lands on you as a surprise after completion.
- CosmeticThe stuff that looks scary in a survey but is normal for the age of the house. Don’t lose a good home over it.
Slipped and delaminating slates across the lower courses. Expect a strip and re-lay within 2–3 years. Budget £7,500–£9,000 — worth reflecting in your offer now.
Board and visible wiring look pre-1990s. Not dangerous today, but plan for a rewire.Get quotes; typically £4,500–£6,000 for a house this size.
Classic Victorian settlement, stable in the photos you sent. Fill and redecorate.No negotiation needed — don't lose the house over it.
The worries we settle every week
- Damp, mould or condensation
- Cracks, movement or subsidence
- Roof, guttering or chimney condition
- Old wiring, boilers or heating
- Unpermitted extensions or dodgy DIY
- What repairs will really cost
Photos from actual viewings we've reviewed
repoint + reflash ~£1,200 — not a rebuild
leak from above, not rising damp — request access before exchangeGot a photo from a viewing you'd like a builder's opinion on?Send it with your consultation.
5.0 stars from the buyers we've helped
“Really valued Ben’s knowledge and practical advice around building compliance and my uncertainties with a property I was looking to buy. It helped me to feel clearer about how to proceed and more confident with any negotiations. Really helpful and efficient. Would definately recommend!”
“I highly recommend the team at Chat to your builder. I contacted them and Ben came back to me immediately despite it being Easter Sunday! His advice was absolutely spot on and gave a list of red flags and items that needed attention on a retaining wall that was being built. With the knowledge and experience of Ben I was able to create a strong case with the builder to rectify and re-do substandard workmanship. Have complete confidence in the guys here.”
“Thank you very much for the detailed advice regarding the kitchen and lounge wall; it was incredibly helpful and gave me a much clearer understanding of the structural requirements and building regulations involved.”
“I can’t begin to tell you how valuable having this team on your side is. As someone who finds properties for investors, this is an invaluable service. Chris and the team are able to have short meetings or look at photos to allow you to get a real understanding of whether the project is viable or an estimate of the works. Great service!”
“Incredibly helpful, clear informed advice. Would recommend.”
“Great service, Ben was really useful and thorough in his responses.”
“Ben was incredibly lovely and helpful with some questions about our property and responded quickly and thoroughly.”
£59, against a five-figure mistake
A survey costs £400–£1,500 and still won't tell you what anything costs to fix. Buying blind can cost tens of thousands. For £59, flat, a working builder reads everything and tells you what it means for your money — no upsells, no quote for the work, nothing else to buy.
Our guarantee: If our advice doesn’t give you a clear answer on your property, you get every penny back — no forms, no quibble.
Property consultation
£59
- Know whether to offer, negotiate or walk away
- Every survey item in plain English, with real costs
- Listing, photo & video review by a working builder
- One-to-one call — ask anything
- Written consultancy report in 24h
- No-quibble money-back guarantee
Before you ask
What do I get for £59?
A clear answer on your property: whether to offer, what to negotiate, or when to walk away. That comes as a one-to-one consultation with an experienced UK builder plus a written consultancy report — every issue explained in plain English with realistic costs.
How quickly will I hear back?
Within 24 hours, usually much faster. If you’re up against an offer deadline, tell us when you book and we’ll prioritise it.
Do you visit the property?
No — and that’s what keeps it fast and affordable. We work from the estate agent’s listing, your photos and videos from viewings, and any survey or report you have. It’s the same way an experienced builder prices a job from particulars every week.
Is the advice really independent?
Yes. We don’t quote for the work and we don’t take referral fees from builders, so there’s nothing to upsell. Our only job is telling you the truth about the property.
What if I’m not happy with the advice?
Simple: if our advice doesn’t give you a clear answer on your property, you get every penny back — no forms, no quibble. We can offer that because it almost never happens.
Can you review my survey report?
Yes — that’s one of the most common things we do. Upload the report (or just the sections worrying you) and a builder will translate it into plain English: what’s urgent, what’s routine maintenance, and what each item is likely to cost.
20 free tools for anyone with a house
Real 2026 builder rates and the actual rules, in plain English. Price an extension, decode your survey, work out your stamp duty, or find out whether that crack matters.
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Every city builds differently. Each guide covers the defects we see most in that area, realistic repair costs and the planning quirks that catch buyers out.
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Tell us about the property and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to arrange your consultation. Prefer to pay and book straight away? Book now for £59.
Or email us directly: info@chattoyourbuilder.co.uk
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