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SH Woodhouse Surveying is a RICS-regulated residential surveying practice based in Ringwood, undertaking RICS Home Surveys - Level 2 (HomeBuyer) & Level 3 (Building Surveys) & RICS Valuations across Dorset, Hampshire & surrounding areas, including Sandbanks, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole, Salisbury & the New Forest
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about us
Client care is at the heart of what we do
We are located in Ringwood, Hampshire, providing professional expert services tailored to your residential property surveying requirements.
Steve Woodhouse
Steve Woodhouse is our dedicated and highly experienced AssocRICS Building Surveyor. Steve is also a RICS Registered Valuer with extensive skill and knowledge having worked for over a decade in property risk within mortgage lending. Steve is incredibly passionate about the quality of his work and the service he provides to each and every client.
Holly Woodhouse
Holly Woodhouse is a qualified solicitor who made the move into surveying after over a decade in the legal profession. Holly is passionate about making the survey experience as clear and supportive as possible for each and every client. From your first call through to the delivery of your report, she is a friendly and approachable point of contact, committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.
Our Services
RICS Level 2 Home Survey (HomeBuyer Survey)
RICS Level 2 Home Survey (HomeBuyer Survey)
RICS Level 2 Home Survey (HomeBuyer Survey)
- Suitable for homes of traditional construction and more recent build.
- Identifies defects, risks and matters requiring repair or maintenance, helping buyers understand the property’s condition before exchange of contracts.
RICS Level 3 Home Survey (Building Survey)
RICS Level 2 Home Survey (HomeBuyer Survey)
RICS Level 2 Home Survey (HomeBuyer Survey)
- Required for older properties, as well as homes that have been altered or extended, larger homes, and buildings of non-standard construction. Provides a more detailed assessment of condition, defects, and repair considerations.
- Provides a detailed assessment of the property’s condition, together with clear advice on defects, repairs and maintenance considerations.
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL VALUATION
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL VALUATION
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL VALUATION
- Provides an independent opinion of a property’s current market value for private purposes.
- Prepared by a RICS Registered Valuer in accordance with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book).
PROBATE VALUATION
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL VALUATION
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL VALUATION
- Required for estate administration where a valuation of residential property is needed for probate purposes.
- Provides an opinion of market value at the relevant valuation date and is prepared by a RICS Registered Valuer in accordance with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book).
SHARED OWNERSHIP VALUATION
SHARED OWNERSHIP VALUATION
SHARED OWNERSHIP VALUATION
- Required where a property is held under a Shared Ownership scheme and a valuation is needed for staircasing, sale, or other scheme-related purposes.
- Provides an opinion of the property’s current market value in accordance with scheme requirements and is prepared by a RICS Registered Valuer.
HELP TO BUY VALUATION
SHARED OWNERSHIP VALUATION
SHARED OWNERSHIP VALUATION
- Required for properties purchased under the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme where a valuation is needed for scheme-related purposes.
- Provides an opinion of current market value in accordance with Help to Buy criteria and is prepared by a RICS Registered Valuer.
WHY INSTRUCT US?
1. EXCELLENT CLIENT CARE
We pride ourselves on excellent communication, exceptional client care, and expert property surveying services tailored to meet your needs.
Clients choose us for our personalised, responsive approach and clear, jargon-free survey reports that make understanding the property’s condition straightforward.
Whether you’re buying a luxury home in Sandbanks, a charming cottage in the New Forest, a period property in Bournemouth, or a modern new build in Wimborne, we are your trusted residential property surveyors.
With extensive knowledge of the local property market and expert attention to detail, we provide professional, prompt, and thorough pre-purchase surveys to help you make confident and informed property decisions.
2. EXPERT SERVICE AND CLEAR REPORTING
Inspections are carried out carefully and systematically, with close attention to building condition and visible defects.
Survey findings are explained in plain language, focusing on issues that may affect repair costs, maintenance, and purchase decisions.
Reports are written for clarity and usability, highlighting significant defects, risks, and priorities. Technical detail is included where necessary, but explanations remain clear and easy to follow.
3. RICS REGULATED
SH Woodhouse Surveying operates as a Regulated Firm of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Inspections are undertaken by a RICS-qualified surveyor and valuations are prepared by a RICS Registered Valuer, with all work conducted in accordance with applicable RICS professional standards.
OUR PROCESS
1. Get in touch with us!
- Contact us by telephone or email, or provide your details below to request a call back.
- You can also request a quotation via our website by clicking 'Request a Quotation'
- We will then contact you to discuss the property and your requirements so that an appropriate quotation can be prepared.
- Your quotation will be provided by email.
2. Book & confirm
- You will be sent our terms of engagement and payment details by email.
- To confirm your booking, we require your electronically signed terms and payment by bank transfer.
- A date and time for the inspection appointment will then be arranged.
3. Inspection Appointment
- Your surveyor or valuer will attend the property to carry out the inspection.
- Following completion of a survey inspection, the surveyor will contact you by telephone to provide a verbal overview of the key findings and observations, ahead of the written report.
4. Your Report
- A written report will be issued by email following the inspection, typically within five business days.
- Reports are prepared in plain English and supported by photographs.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please contact info@shwoodhousesurveying.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.
If you are purchasing a property with a mortgage, you will be required to have a mortgage valuation arranged through your mortgage lender. The mortgage valuation is NOT a survey. It is a risk assessment for the mortgage lender to consider whether the property is suitable for mortgage lending purposes and often, even if you are required to pay for it, you will not receive a copy. The mortgage valuation will not provide you with the important information you will require about the condition of the property you are purchasing. To fully understand the condition and suitability of the property you are buying and any potential problems, you need an independent survey. The issues that your dedicated surveyor will be looking out for are not always easily identifiable from your own initial viewing at the property.
Yes. An internal and external inspection is vital to determine both the condition of the subject flat and the level of maintenance being applied to the whole building. This is essential because understanding your shared liability of ownership will allow you to budget for essential maintenance costs. For most flats it is common that the maintenance of the building and communal areas will be dealt with by a freeholder or a management company. The cost of maintaining any building is usually covered by a service charge collected from the owners of the flats from within the building.
Yes. New build homes are not exempt from having issues and human error can occur during construction. Even if the new build property comes with a 10 year guarantee such as a NHBC, this guarantee does not always cover you for any repair of building defects that may need to be addressed. A survey will identify any issues that you need to be aware of.
A Red Book valuation consists of an independent RICS Registered Valuer assessing the property and producing a formal report on its current market value.
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Ringwood, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01425 524022 Email: info@shwoodhousesurveying.co.uk