Areas We Cover
Lima Surveys is based in Leigh-on-Sea and carries out surveys throughout Essex, from Southend-on-Sea and Rayleigh to Basildon, Chelmsford and beyond. Wherever your property is in the county, you'll get the same Chartered Surveyor, the same detailed photographic report and the same follow-up call.
Local Surveyors
Most of our surveys are in South Essex, close to our Leigh-on-Sea base, but we regularly travel across the county. Being local means we know the housing found in each town, the ground conditions it's built on and the issues that tend to come up, and we can explain what they mean for the property you're buying, selling or letting.
All seven of our surveys are available across Essex, including RICS Level 2 and RICS Level 3 Home Surveys, buy to let surveys, new build snagging, specific defect reports, Home Insight Surveys and schedules of condition. If you're not sure which you need, our survey guide will help.
South Essex
Our home town. Leigh's housing ranges from the fishermen's cottages of Old Leigh to Edwardian terraces around the Broadway and the 1930s semis and bungalows of Eastwood and Belfairs. Older homes here often have solid walls, original roofs and later extensions, so a Level 3 Survey is often the better choice for period properties in Leigh.
Southend-on-Sea has a varied mix, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Westcliff-on-Sea, many converted into flats, to seafront apartments and the larger inter-war homes of Thorpe Bay. Conversions and coastal exposure are two of the things we look at closely here, and converted flats are popular with landlords, making our Buy To Let Survey a common request. We also cover Shoeburyness and Prittlewell.
Rayleigh is home to plenty of 1930s houses, chalet bungalows and post-war estates, many of which have been extended or had loft conversions over the years. Alterations like these are a common reason to consider a Level 3 Survey rather than a Level 2 Survey.
Bungalows and post-war homes are common across Benfleet, Hadleigh and Canvey Island. Canvey is low-lying and protected by sea defences, so flood risk is something your conveyancer and insurer will look at, and we note any visible signs of past water damage during a Level 2 or Level 3 inspection.
Rochford's historic town centre includes period and listed buildings, while Hockley and Hullbridge have a mix of bungalows, family homes and newer developments. Mature trees on clay soil are something we look out for in this area, as they can contribute to movement. If you've already noticed cracking, a Specific Defect Report will help identify the cause.
Much of Basildon was built as a post-war New Town, with large estates of houses, maisonettes and flats. Some homes from this era were built using non-traditional methods, which can affect mortgage lending and repair costs, so identifying the construction type is an important part of any home survey here.
Billericay and Wickford offer everything from period cottages and spacious detached homes to modern estates and new developments. We carry out Level 3 Surveys on older properties and snagging inspections on new builds across both towns.
Chelmsford has seen a large amount of new housing in recent years alongside its Victorian terraces and established suburbs. That makes it one of our busiest areas for new build snagging inspections, as well as Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys.
Across Essex
Beyond South Essex, we carry out surveys across the whole county, including:
Don't see your town listed? If your property is in Essex, we can almost certainly help. Get in touch with the address and we'll confirm.
Further Afield
Our focus is on Essex, but we can sometimes help with properties further afield, depending on the location and our diary. Send us the property details and we'll let you know whether we can carry out the survey.
Why Use a Local Surveyor?
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If you're unsure which survey you need, tell us about the property and your circumstance and we'll guide you through it.
Yes. We're based in Leigh-on-Sea and carry out surveys throughout Essex, from Southend-on-Sea and Canvey Island to Chelmsford, Colchester, Romford and Harlow. That includes a Home Insight Survey if you're selling, or a Schedule of Condition if you're starting a lease.
Sometimes, depending on where it is and our availability. Send us the address and we'll let you know.
Yes. All seven of our surveys, including home surveys, snagging inspections, defect reports and schedules of condition, are available anywhere we cover.
It depends on our diary and when the seller or agent can provide access. We aim to book inspections as soon as possible, so let us know if you're working to a deadline.
Any Chartered Surveyor can survey your property, but local knowledge helps. A surveyor who knows the area will be familiar with its typical house types, ground conditions and common defects, and can put the findings into context.
Our Surveys
From RICS Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys to new build snagging, buy to let and schedules of condition, we'll help you choose the right report for your property.
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Tell us the property address and the survey you need, and we'll come back to you with a quote.
Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp 07375 390466.
Lima Surveys is an independent firm of Chartered Building Surveyors based in Leigh-on-Sea, regulated by both RICS and the RPSA. Every survey is carried out and written by a Chartered Surveyor, with a clear photographic report issued within 5 working days and a follow-up call to talk through the findings. We cover the whole of Essex.
Lima Surveys Ltd
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 3PL
Registered in England & Wales, Company No. 13556609
Registered office: C/O Kingsley House, 22-24 Elm Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, England, SS9 1SN.
VAT Reg No. 458 5578 39
T: 07375 390466
E: info@limasurveys.co.uk
