Definitely
recommend Bakemans. Their building survey was excellent. Loads of photos with defects which I used to negotiate the property price down to a more acceptable level. I will use them again if buying
another property.
Homebuyers
report was delayed by a few days but very detailed with lots of photos explaining the defects found. Amazed at how much they picked up on a fairly newish house.
Good report.
Slightly delayed because of how busy they are, but only proves how cost effective and credible their reports are. Pleased with their service.
Good valuation
report. Helped me with my matrimonial case regarding equity split and retrospective value too. Easy to read report and solicitor was happy too.
Commissioned a
level 3 building survey to an old cottage and they found defects in the roof and damp proof course which needed further investigation. Can't thank them enough for their survey which saved me from a
potential money pit. On this basis, I would recommend their services to others.
Thank you for
the report. It was clear enough to show me how much work was required to the property. And thank you for the phonecall afterwards to explain the report to me too.
Thank you for
providing a meaningful building survey with clear photos and illustrations detailing critical issues. I have taken your advice on board for the further investigations and I am very grateful for the
insight. I definitely recommend your services to others looking to purchase property
Bakemans
surveyed an industrial unit for us which we are looking to buy. The report was very informative and gave us estimated costs for repairs and further investigations. Very helpful indeed. Pleased with
the report now all I need is a bridging loan to ensure I can undertake the additional works and further investigations mentioned in the report prior to occupation!
Thank you for
the building survey. Very informative and thought provoking. Good use of photographs and well documented. I would also like to thank you for taking the time to talk through the survey report with me
after sending the survey through to read. I recommend your services. Well done.
Decent surveyor.
Good report. Asked for advice to re-design the house in a purple and khaki colour using dyed renders and plastomeric claddings which my architect recommended. However, the surveyor was quick to point
out the limitations to my re-modelling intentions by highlighting the functionality of the design in relation to the type of property I was purchasing. Apparently, it is difficult to re-render Wimpy
no-fines properties with bespoke render systems due to their structural integrity and thermal efficiency being affected. I was also told it was difficult to get a mortgage on a non traditional
property. I have since decided to purchase a traditional (brick and block based) property instead on a cash only basis rather than go for a non traditional type.
Business Response28 Nov 2018 Thank you for the positive review Junaide. Much
appreciated.
Instructed
valuation report for target help to buy loan. Very happy with the service. The surveyor went through the process with me and clarified my queries regarding the valuation and even offered to adjust
the valuation if I had more relevant property comparisons. Job well done.
Commissioned a
building survey which was carried out within a week. Received the interim report within 48 hours. Got the full report a week later with detailed photos and explanations to issues with property. Good
service. Will recommend.
Homebuyer Survey
& Valuation report was excellent. Good photographic evidence of defects and clear understanding of what to do to put them right. Also gave me free additional advice over the phone after the
survey report was emailed over to me which I thought was a good bonus to their quality service and report. However, the report took a little longer than expected because they were busy, but that is
understandable due to the quality of the report and the surveyor qualification and experience, which means they are probably in demand.
Very qualified and experienced surveyor who knows his stuff.
The real deal.
I have to admit,
their surveyor knew his stuff! Very qualified and experienced. I was going to purchase a property worth close to a million pounds in Leicestershire, it had only been built a few years ago and I
thought it was a bargain, especially with all the land around it. The surveyor managed to pick up issues such as trees affecting the ground and adjoining structures as well as having the potential to
disturb the property being surveyed. He gave me excellent advice of foundation design to protect the property going forward if I decided to purchase. He also researched the tree preservation orders
affecting future development and restricting structural works which have unfortunately impeded the sales process. I asked him how soon he realised these issues, and he said as as soon as he stepped
out of the car! When I saw his list of credentials, I thought he was trying it on. This guy is the real deal. Don't bother looking any further. He saved me from making a million pound mistake
I can't thank
Bakemans enough, especially their surveyors who have saved me from making a huge financial mistake. I nearly bought a property which was unsuitable for my needs and budget, but thanks to the quick
work of their surveyors, and their interim report plus free post survey consultation, I was quickly able to backtrack my way out of the transaction and purchase a more suitable property instead. I
have saved over £70,000 in potential works which were required to the surveyed property and the current property purchased, looks to save me even more! Thank you for your help, Bakemans.
Instructed Bakemans
to carry out a building survey which was well detailed and had enough photographs to help me understand the report. I didn't realise I was about to buy a moneypit, but thanks to their report it all
made sense. I used an engineer to check if the report was true, and it was all good. Trustworthy bunch. Will use them again and definitely recommend.
Excellent service.
Fast, prompt appointment and an interim report within 24 hours of the survey followed by a full report within several days. Also provided free telephone support aftercare to discuss the report with
me which was really helpful because I did not understand some of the terms and their implications properly.
Detailed building
survey report provided for a stone cottage in Matlock. Made me realise what I was letting myself into in terms of financial expenditure. In the end, opted for a modern property. I would recommend
people get a building survey done when buying older properties otherwise you could end up buying something you cannot afford to maintain.
Helped me save over £20,000 off asking price through building
survey.
Used Bakemans to
carry out a building survey and they provided a wonderful service helping me reduce the asking price by over £20,000 by identifying a multitude of defects in the victorian property I was buying.
Would definitely recommend using them.
I used Bakemans to
carry out a Target HCA valuation. I found them to be affordable, knowledgeable about the Homebuy process and very courteous. The report was turned around quick enough for me to meet Target HCA's
deadlines. I would definitely recommend their service.
The survey allowed
me to make a very well informed decision which has saved me making a very big mistake. I was offered a bespoke service which saved me money. Additionally I was given thorough verbal feedback along
with a detailed written report of a high standard. Best £420 I have spent!
I can't thank
Bakemans enough for their help when buying a house. I backed off two properties thanks to the information provided by Bakemans which helped me put things into perspective, before rushing and buying a
home. They helped me understand my offer, the value of the house and the market as well as give me detailed information about the condition of the houses before I made my purchase. If it wasn't for
Bakemans, we would have ended up buying the first house we liked and inherited a 50k repair bill. The house we finally settled on was more suitable for us and less costly to maintain, meaning we had
more money to spend redecorating the property to our satisfaction. Thank you for your help Bakemans!
The survey which saved me money - Brilliant Survey!
They provided a very
detailed survey which helped me shave several thousand pounds off the asking price - in the end it paid for itself!
They saw stuff which I couldn't see and made sense of it all with a free telephone consultation after sending the report through.
Very pleased with their service and would recommend to all homebuyers.
Pam on 17 May 2019
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ClareM on 31 Jul 2018 - 5/5
Very detailed and thorough report. Saved me from making a really expensive mistake. Thank you.
First Time Buyer on 20 Mar 2018 - 5/5
I have been appointed few surveyors from my property hunt. Bakemans is a very outstanding company. The service is excellent. I am strong
recommend to anyone look for a property report. All the findings will illustrate with highlighted photos. Thumb up.
Amjid on 7 Mar 2018 - 5/5
Very professional, explained the report to me over the phone and very good value for money. Will definitely use again.
Anonymous on 14 Dec 2017 - 5/5
Efficient, courteous and pleasant communications. Very good report explaining findings in detail.
Efficient Effective on 18 Sep 2017 - 5/5
Very pleased with service
Netty on 18 Jul 2017 - 5/5
Excellent, very thorough report
5 stars out of 5 - Homebuyer Survey, Derby - Mr Ali, Aug 2018
4 stars out of 5 - Homebuyer Survey, Alfreton, Derbyshire, May - August 2018
4 stars out 5 - Homebuyer Survey,
Crich, Paul - August 2018
4 stars out of 5 - Building Surveys, Leeds - Ms Wainwright, August 2017
5 Stars out of 5
- Building Surveys, Newton, Nottinghamshire, Susan - August
2017
Definitely recommend Bakemans. Their building
survey was excellent. Loads of photos with defects which I used to negotiate the property price down to a more acceptable level. I will use them again if buying another property.
Homebuyers report was delayed by a few days
but very detailed with lots of photos explaining the defects found. Amazed at how much they picked up on a fairly newish house.
Good report. Slightly delayed because of how
busy they are, but only proves how cost effective and credible their reports are. Pleased with their service.
Bakemans provided a good survey report
detailing the main issues which I needed to know before purchasing the property and they explained the issues to me after the survey report via a phone call. Pleased with the service.
Extremely detailed report with photos, really
saved me from buying a house with big problems. Thank you so much. Will definitely be using them again. Also really appreciated the discussion on the phone and talking through the report. Thank you
so much!!
Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you for your custom Preeya and the positive review. Much appreciated.
Commissioned a level 3 building survey to an
old cottage and they found defects in the roof and damp proof course which needed further investigation. Can't thank them enough for their survey which saved me from a potential money pit. On this
basis, I would recommend their services to others.
Thank you for providing a meaningful building
survey with clear photos and illustrations detailing critical issues. I have taken your advice on board for the further investigations and I am very grateful for the insight. I definitely recommend
your services to others looking to purchase property.
Bakemans surveyed an industrial unit for us which we are looking to buy. The report was very informative and gave us estimated costs for repairs and further investigations. Very helpful
indeed. Pleased with the report now all I need is a …More
Thank you for the building survey. Very
informative and thought provoking. Good use of photographs and well documented. I would also like to thank you for taking the time to talk through the survey report with me after sending the survey
through to read. I recommend your services. Well done.
I don't usually do reviews, but after the surveyor from Bakemans saved my bacon and my wallet, I felt I had no choice! I was about to buy a garage in Derby for my line of work as a
mechanic. The property looked well kosher to me save a dent …More
Decent surveyor. Good report. Asked for advice to re-design the house in a purple and khaki colour using dyed renders and plastomeric claddings which my architect recommended. However,
the surveyor was quick to point out the limitations to …More
Instructed valuation report for target help to
buy loan. Very happy with the service. The surveyor went through the process with me and clarified my queries regarding the valuation and even offered to adjust the valuation if I had more relevant
property comparisons. Job well done.
Commissioned a building survey which was
carried out within a week. Received the interim report within 48 hours. Got the full report a week later with detailed photos and explanations to issues with property. Good service. Will
recommend.
Homebuyer Survey & Valuation report was excellent. Good photographic evidence of defects and clear understanding of what to do to put them right. Also gave me free additional advice
over the phone after the survey report was emailed over to …More
have to admit, their surveyor knew his stuff! Very qualified and experienced. I was going to purchase a property worth close to a million pounds in Leicestershire, it had only been built
a few years ago and I thought it was a bargain, …More
Good standart of service. Good prices as well.
Will recomend.
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you for your glowing recommendation Pavel. We provide hundreds of Target HCA Valuations every year and we have an enviable track record for providing consistent and accurate valuation
data, back to Target HCA in line with their …More
I can't thank Bakemans enough for their help when buying a house. I backed off two properties thanks to the information provided by Bakemans which helped me put things into perspective,
before rushing and buying a home. They helped me …More
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you for the glowing review Richard. We try our best to offer objective house buying advice when carrying out homebuyer reports and building surveys as well as valuations. Using the latest
iPad technology we keep our reports concise …More
Excellent service. Fast, prompt appointment
and an interim report within 24 hours of the survey followed by a full report within several days. Also provided free telephone support aftercare to discuss the report with me which was really
helpful because I did not understand some of the terms and their implications properly.
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you for the positive feedback Sarah. Much appreciated. If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to get back in touch. Thank you.
I can't thank Bakemans enough, especially their surveyors who have saved me from making a huge financial mistake. I nearly bought a property which was unsuitable for my needs and budget,
but thanks to the quick work of their surveyors, and …More
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you for your feedback Amy. Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to get back in touch. Thank you.
Detailed building survey report provided for a stone cottage in Matlock. Made me realise what I was letting myself into in terms of financial expenditure. In the end, opted for a modern
property. I would recommend people get a building …More
I found Bakemans to do a good job on my House
Buyer Survey & was very helpful once I recived my report talking me through it when I was'nt sure of things . The price was also good an well worth it ,Also I will be using them again & would
recomend them
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you for the positive feedback and recommendation, Dawn. Much appreciated. If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to get back in touch.
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