Blaker Collins  Reviews 65

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely pleased/impressed with Gavin's report - went for the most in depth survey - well worth the fee - I've communicated with Gavin since then and found him super efficient and very helpful - I wo... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very friendly, helpful and professional company and very good customer service ! We recommend highly

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As first time buyers you're always worried about every step of the process but one thing is for sure from start to finish our journey with Blaker Collins has been one of the best parts. Can't think of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying an older property we were a little nervous about potential issues but Gavin from Blaker Collins was excellent. Not only did he produce an in-depth survey but he walked through the report and a... See more

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  1. Real Estate Surveyor

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Blaker Collins Residential Surveyors offer pre-purchase property surveys, including RICS Level 2 & 3 home surveys, along with Property Valuations. Being based in Haywards Heath & Dartford, we service the areas of West Sussex, Surrey and Kent. If you are a first time buyer, or are well experienced in the house moving process, or maybe selling your house but want to identify any potential issues, we can help give you confidence to make a well informed decision."


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Stars

Excellent communication throughout, detailed report was received very efficiently. Very happy with the service.

October 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, detailed report

Excellent communication from start to finish, got the survey completed quickly and provided great detail and in depth information regarding the property. Have used Gavin before and would definitely use again.

May 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and communication

We had a great experience with Sophie from Blaker Collins. Our survey report was delivered really quickly and Sophie took the time to clearly explain all aspects of the report to us. I defiantly recommend Blaker Collins to others looking for a high quality survey.

February 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, calm, and thorough approach

I am very impressed with Sophie's professional approach. She conducted a Level 3 survey within one week and delivered a comprehensive, detailed report on time. The report was thorough, yet very clear and well-structured, offering clear listings of all issues alongside insightful explanations on relevant regulations and background context, that I found especially helpful and informing. Additionally, Sophie offered a follow up conversation to address any concerns directly, providing further guidance. Overall, I am thoroughly impressed with her professional, calm, and thorough approach, and I highly recommend her services.

April 8, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely friendly and helpful team

Extremely friendly and helpful team. I have now used the team twice, once for a full survey when purchasing a house and once for a RICS probate valuation. Both were handled brilliantly, timely and efficiently and everything was explained clearly. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. They even sent me flowers after my parents both died suddenly. Amazing.

April 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough report

Sophie was very thorough in her report. This was easy to understand and a follow-up call was also very helpful. Money well spent for additional peace of mind.

October 31, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gavin is a nice and professional…

Gavin is a nice and professional surveyor while approachable. His professionalism, attention to detail, and overall service exceeded my expectations in every way. His report demonstrates a deep knowledge of his field, not only pointing out the issues, but also providing lots of knowledge grounds, e.g., graphical explanation of roof spread, floor and wall structure and wall ties used in different periods of time and their lifespans, etc. 100% recommend!

November 3, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thorough and easy to understand report

Great communication, the report was written really well and not excessive technical language, so that I could understand. Photos really helped as well.
Gavin was happy to talk through anything on the report and always responded quickly to any questions I had and offered help where he could.
Would highly recommend

October 5, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent local surveyors

Sophie was exceptional in her level of detail but also in her level of support for us as FTBs. She took the time to walk us through the problem areas and point us in the right direction.

The survey with Sophie paid for itself many times over

August 28, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

House survey

Gavin responded to my initial enquiry very quickly and we were booked in for the survey for the following week.
He called me immediately after the survey as he said he would to allay any potential fears and also provided the survey within the agreed timeframe - from memory 2 working days.
He was also available for advice on two further occasions to answer some additional questions.
His pricing was competitive as well and as the firm is relatively small you felt well looked after.

July 5, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service - highly recommend!

Excellent service, would highly recommend. Sophie Blaker undertook a full structural survey for us on a property in Haywards Heath. The survey we received was excellent - extremely detailed, thorough and informative. We received excellent communication from Sophie and the team throughout the process and we received helpful and timely responses to our queries, which was appreciated given that we were first time buyers!

July 17, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gavin came to survey the house I was…

Gavin came to survey the house I was selling. He was so friendly, and polite and knew straight away that I wanted him to survey the house I was buying. He looked at the house I was buying and gave me a quote there and then. He told me I only needed a level 2.
Whereas another surveyor said to go for level 3 which wasn't needed as the property is only 15 years old.
The whole process of filling in the forms was so easy and they had a digital signature. It took you to the payment process and again was so simple.
The report was easy to read and well-written. Gavin was always at the end of the phone to answer any questions. I highly recommend Gavin to do your survey.

May 4, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic!! Very quick turnaround and hugely detailed. Good communication and very friendly.
Such a good experience. And brilliant that they are local and know the area.
Thank you 😊

April 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and customer care

The RICS Level 3 survey which Sophie Blaker provided was very thorough and detailed, and as a first-time buyer she was incredibly helpful and responsive to my follow-up questions.

I'd highly recommend them!

September 30, 2022
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