A builder's opinion, in four steps
No site visit and no waiting weeks for an appointment. It is the same four steps whatever you send — a RICS survey, a builder’s quote, photos from a viewing, plans you’re costing, or a job that has gone wrong. Most people come to us with a survey; we don’t replace your surveyor, we turn what they found into priorities, likely costs and sensible next steps.
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Pay £59
Card payment on Stripe, two minutes, from your phone. One property or one job, one fee — no account, no subscription, nothing to cancel. You tell us on the form what you want looked at: a RICS survey, a builder’s quote, a house you’ve viewed, work you’re planning, or a job that has gone wrong.
Not sure yours is the sort of thing we can help with? Ask us before you pay — it costs nothing.
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Send what you want looked at
The screen straight after payment gives you a WhatsApp link and an email link with your booking reference already filled in, so what you send is matched to your booking. Survey PDF, quote, plans, the listing, photos, an email trail — whatever you have.
No hunting for an address or quoting a reference number from memory. Tap the link and attach.
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Ben Murrell reads it properly
Ben Murrell, a builder for nearly 30 years, goes through it himself — roof, damp, movement, wiring, heating, extensions, past alterations, prices, exclusions, payment terms — and works out what each thing is likely to mean in time and money.
The builder who reads it is the builder you talk to.
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Written review and a call within 24 hours
A plain-English written review: what matters, what can wait, likely cost ranges, and the questions to put to the seller, the surveyor, your builder or a specialist. Then a one-to-one call to talk it through. The decision stays yours — we make sure you take it with the numbers in front of you. If what comes back doesn’t give you a clear answer, you get every penny back.
Up against an offer, an exchange or a deadline to sign? Tell us on the form — we move you up.
Pay, then send it over · written review + call within 24 hours · refund if it isn’t clear
What we look at
From your photos & the listing — what they show
- Roof coverings, chimneys, flashing and gutters
- Brickwork, pointing, cracks and signs of movement
- Extensions, loft conversions and past alterations
- Windows, damp signs, and the quality of previous work
From your survey, report or quote
- Every defect — or every quoted line — explained in plain English
- Priority: urgent, needs pricing, or routine maintenance
- Realistic cost ranges for each item
- Questions to raise with the seller, the surveyor or a specialist
Only one thing you want checked? You can ask one question free.
Need a builder’s honest take on a property or project?
Get a builder’s eyes on it first. We review RICS surveys, listings, photos and quotes, and tell you in plain English what matters and what it’s likely to cost.
Pay, then send it by WhatsApp or email · written review + call within 24 hours · refund if it isn’t clear