


Get a quote for your Highgate property survey
If you are buying a property in Highgate and would like to arrange a survey you can contact some or all of the surveyors listed to obtain a quotation. We have listed only independent local surveyors that have considerable experience in their field and that are familiar with Highgate. We would recommend contacting 2 or 3 from the list. Try clicking through to their websites to see which ones would be most suitable for your purpose.
What type of property survey should you have?
If you are taking out a mortgage the lender will insist upon carrying out a valuation inspection. Although you will bear the cost of this it is just a valuation for the lender's purposes and not a survey. The two most common types of property survey are an RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation, often referred to as a Homebuyer's Report and a Building Survey. The Homebuyer's Report will be suitable in most cases. The exceptions are properties that are more than 150 years old, that have been substantially altered or that have known structural problems. If any of these exceptions apply a Building Survey, previously known as a Full Structural survey, will be more appropriate.
For more detailed advice read our article "What type of survey should I have?".
Information on HighgateHighgate is located to the North of London between Hampstead and Crouch End and is spread over three London boroughs: Haringey in the north, Camden in the south and west, and Islington in the south and east. The part of Highgate commonly referred to as “The Village” consists of the area around the high street. Estate agents and coffee shops prevail so doing your weekly shop will probably mean a trip out of the area.
Highgate is surrounded by some of the most beautiful green areas in London. To the south-west is Hampstead Heath with its three bathing ponds, accessed via Millfield Lane, to the north is Highgate Woods and Queens Wood which, although primarily nature reserves, do have some leisure facilities for visitors. Highgate Underground Station is located on the Barnet branch of the Northern Line (zone 3). Travelling time to central London is about twenty minutes.