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Our most popular Survey. Suitable for most homes.
Our most popular survey & valuation. Suitable for most homes.
For older or run-down properties which are unusual or altered.
A specialist report for properties bought under the Goverment Scheme
A brief report for when you only need valuation advice
Services specifically tailored to the needs of business clients
If you are buying property in and around Northwich, then a RICS Survey is a must. It will protect your biggest investment and give you peace of mind before you commit to a purchase. The RICS Level 2 (HomeBuyer) Survey is the most popular type of survey we do and is suitable for most property types.
It will:
Put simply, it is a survey report that will outline the condition of the property you wish to purchase. The mortgage valuation carried out by your lender is not a survey. It is performed, often remotely, by the mortgage lender to assess the risk of the loan amount. These valuations will tell you nothing about the condition of the property you want to buy.
The survey will include:
Louise is a chartered surveyor, founder and Managing Director of Avery & Co. She qualified in 1990 and spent many years working for Halifax as a valuer before setting up Avery & Co in 2004 as a consultant valuer for Halifax. Since then, Avery & Co has grown and changed to offer services to a wide variety of clients and customers.
Louise now spends most of her time running the business but still enjoys inspecting properties. She is passionate about quality and making Avery & Co a market leader for independent and professional property advice.
Louise volunteers time to helping the community. She was a Special Inspector for Merseyside Police for several years, and now volunteers for Merseyside and Cheshire Blood Bikes by transporting tissue and blood across the region.
Kate is a Chartered Surveyor and Director at Avery & Co. She started working for Avery & Co as an administration assistant in 2011, whilst also studying for a degree in Geography. Once she graduated, she returned to university to complete a postgraduate degree in Commercial Property Management and trained to become a surveyor. Kate qualified as a surveyor and registered valuer in February 2017 and became a Director of Avery & Co in early 2020. Kate went on to complete her APC and become a chartered surveyor in 2023.
Kate currently carries out inspections several days per week and spends the rest of her time running the business. Her primary focus is marketing and, ensuring we provide the best customer service possible. She is also passionate about making Avery & Co a great company to work for.
“My favourite part of my job are the people that I work alongside, and the variety each working day brings. I love developing the business, building relationships with clients, and working to providing a great service”
Adam is a surveyor and Risk and Compliance Manager at Avery & Co.
He graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a degree in Building Surveying in 2013 and started a graduate position with Esurv (a national firm) shortly after. He successfully qualified as a surveyor and registered valuer in 2014, and then spent several years working in North Wales, Cheshire and then London as a mortgage valuer. Adam joined Avery & Co in January 2016 as a surveyor and valuer, and became our Risk and Compliance Manager in 2020. He plays a key role ensuring we provide excellent customer service and making sure we are compliant in our practices.
Adam completed his APC and became a chartered surveyor in 2023.
“My favourite part of my job is that no day is ever the same; with the wide variety of properties that I get to see and the different people I get to meet.”
Bill is an AssocRICS surveyor and joined Avery & Co in June 2024.
Graduating from Salford University in 2009 with a BSc Honours degree in Property Management and Investment, Bill acquired broad experience in the industry ranging from property management, estate management and estate agency, before moving to specialise in residential valuation and surveying; the sector from which he gets the greatest satisfaction.
Bill has a strong interest in building pathology, specifically with regards to defects in residential properties, and studies this topic regularly.
“My favourite part of my job is looking for defects and giving clients peace of mind when purchasing a property. Every day is different! Meeting new people is also something I really enjoy, and I absolutely love meeting pets at houses!”
Having almost ten years’ experience in the property industry, Alex obtained his Level 6 Diploma in surveying and valuing through the SAVA School of Surveying in 2019. He is an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and joined Avery & Co in January 2020.
Alex has recently become a qualified damp and timber surveyor and carries out a wide range of works including Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, valuations and damp and timber surveys.
Alex says his favourite part of the job is the wide variety of properties he gets to visit in his local area of North Wales. His passion for diagnosing damp and timber issues is infectious and Alex often provides training to other surveyors on the subject.
Karl has experience in the industry for over 10 years and started at Avery & Co in February 2024. Karl obtained his Level 6 Diploma in surveying and valuation through the SAVA School of Surveying in 2019. Karl is an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors since 2019. He is currently carrying his APC with RICS to become a Chartered Surveyor whilst also studying at University College of Estate Management.
Karl has experience in residential surveying and valuation including carrying out Level 2 Homebuyer Reports, valuations for a variety of private, public sector, and housing association clients including Expert Witness and CPR compliant surveys and valuations.
His favourite part of the job is diagnosing the variety of defects within properties in particular dampness issues whilst also meeting people during day to day inspections/surveys.
We act of behalf of both private and corporate clients including national high street mortgage lenders, solicitors, accountants and surveyors, providing specialist valuation advice. We also work for social landlords, property consultants and developers. For RICS Surveys and Valuations in Northwich, Avery & Co are here to help.
We booked a survey with a bank holiday shortly after and expected this to delay they report being sent, but we were wrong. The still delivered the survey within a week of the date it took place. The report was detailed and easy to read. They contacted us to check if there was anything specific we wanted to be looked into closer and were very good at communicating through the whole process.
