


Get a quote for your Southwark property survey
If you are buying a property in Southwark 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 Southwark. 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 SouthwarkThis lively area on the south of the River Thames is in the London Borough of Southwark and it sits directly opposite the city, which is on the north of the river.
There is a good mixture of old and new housing stock, as well as many offices in the area. Council housing is well represented, as are loft-style apartments overlooking the Thames. The area is served by good shopping and leisure facilities, with Borough Market taking pride of place. Independent cafes and galleries have given the area an individual feel that attracts a mix of residents.
The area is well served by public transport: London Bridge provides overground rail services, as well as being on the underground Jubilee and Northern Lines. Southwark tube station is in zone 1 and is on the Jubilee Line.