RICS home surveys & building consultancy
Building surveyors in Marlborough
Buy with a clearer understanding of the building, or give your refurbishment a well defined starting point. WHBC provides RICS home surveys in Marlborough alongside independent roof and building defect inspections.
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A closer look behind Marlborough’s High Street
Marlborough’s broad High Street is lined with older buildings used by shops and other businesses. The River Kennet runs through the town, within the wider setting of the North Wessex Downs.
For a prospective buyer, a period frontage may conceal accommodation extended or rearranged over time. If the property includes rooms over commercial premises, ask about access to the whole building and how its external elements are maintained. Those details help establish a useful survey brief.
Local background: Marlborough Town Council: the town and its setting.
Before you buy
RICS home surveys in Marlborough
An older Marlborough house with multiple roof sections or substantial internal changes is a good reason to discuss RICS Level 3. A conventional house in reasonable condition may suit RICS Level 2. Explain whether your aim is to move straight in or undertake significant work, as the level of repair detail you need may differ.
Your report gives you a basis for reviewing the purchase and raising repair questions before you commit. Tell us about your plans for the building so the advice addresses the decisions you need to make.
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Upper floors and areas behind the frontage
Where a property extends over or behind business premises, the viewing may not reveal every area relevant to its maintenance. Send the floor plan and explain what is included in the purchase. Shared access and repair documentation can then be discussed before the inspection, with legal responsibilities checked through your solicitor.
Damp evidence before cosmetic work
For an older property with signs of moisture, the useful question is how water reaches the affected area. A roof junction or rainwater defect may be relevant, but the evidence needs assessment. Independent advice can help you choose a repair approach before committing to treatment or replacing internal finishes.
Already have a report highlighting one concern? A specific defect survey can focus on that issue. For persistent moisture, our damp investigation service helps you decide what action the building needs.
A closer view of the roof
Drone roof surveys in Marlborough
A tall roof or concealed valley can be difficult to assess during a viewing. For a Marlborough property, a drone inspection can help record exposed roof details and show where visible repairs may be needed. We plan the survey around the location and use the photographs to explain the findings. Existing report extracts are helpful if you need a particular roof question resolved.
You receive a photographic report explaining the visible findings and recommended repairs. It gives you a record to refer to when discussing the work with a contractor.
Our drone roof survey service
For owners & commercial clients
Commercial property and projects in Marlborough
If you own a Marlborough home or commercial premises that needs refurbishment, WHBC can develop a written specification and schedule of works. This gives the project a clear scope before prices are compared. Contract administration can then support delivery of the agreed package, helping connect the intended repair with the work being carried out.
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Often it is a sensible option to discuss, particularly where there are substantial alterations or complex roof arrangements. We review the specific property and your plans before recommending the survey level.
Yes. Send the relevant roof or chimney findings. A targeted follow up can provide a closer photographic record and repair advice addressing the concern that the earlier report identified.
Arranging a survey in Marlborough
Send the address or sales particulars and explain what you want to resolve. If you are buying, include your intended purchase timetable. We review the information and provide a quotation for the appropriate service.
Once you decide to proceed, we confirm the appointment arrangements and when to expect the report. Access can be coordinated with the owner or selling agent. For an occupied commercial property, tell us about any arrangements that need to be made before the visit.
Discuss your property
Request a quotation for Marlborough.
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