Charlecote Estates Reviews 197

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James was extremely thorough. His report clearly categorised items from 1 (no action) to 3 (short term action recommended), estimating likely costs in each case. He was friendly and profession... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is an expert on his area. He explained the survey result to us verbally and also prepared a detailed, easy to understand report. He also answered our phone calls to ask his advice about some iss... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’d definitely recommend Charlecote to anyone looking for a surveyor. Their survey and, easy to understand talk through, helped my sister and I out immensely, fully opening our eyes to what we were ge... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James's level of detail in his surveys is outstanding, detailing all defects including photos. James is also very quick to have the survey back to you, in my case it was the same day. James also follo... See more

Company details

  1. Real Estate Surveyor
  2. Commercial Real Estate Agency
  3. Commercial Real Estate Inspector
  4. Property Management Company
  5. Real Estate Appraiser
  6. Real Estate Consultant

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Charlecote Estates Ltd is a family-run firm of Chartered Surveyors, regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), with extensive experience in both the residential and commercial property sectors. We provide advice and guidance to homeowners and commercial clients across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, and Central and Greater London. Established in 2010, Charlecote Estates Ltd forms part of the Charlecote group of companies, bringing with it over 40 years of industry experience. We are a dynamic firm, proud to offer an efficient, director-level service tailored to meet our clients' specific needs. Additionally, we serve on a major panel for several mainstream lenders and banks, providing valuation surveys and reports, giving us expert knowledge of the local property markets in the regions we operate.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James was extremely thorough.

James was extremely thorough.

His report clearly categorised items from 1 (no action) to 3 (short term action recommended), estimating likely costs in each case.

He was friendly and professional throughout, including a debriefing Teams meeting to discuss/clarify the report.

I won't hesitate to use Charlecote Estates again.

February 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlecote excellent service

I instructed James at Charlecote, and the service he provided was outstanding. The task was completed promptly, and the report delivered was exceptionally thorough. The level 2 report played a crucial role in facilitating my property purchase, highlighting various important elements. I highly recommend James and the entire Charlecote team over other surveyors.

January 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Money Saved

In the end it was the level of detail and possible consequences of the issues found. It cost me £1275 for the survey but saved me at least 10 times in fixing the issues.
From the outset James was polite, explained what he would do and gave me a timescale. In reality it was much shorter than indicated. Great value for money.

January 11, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top job.

Quick, very detailed and follow up questions answered clearly. I was impressed and would use again if needed.

January 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RICS Survey

James's level of detail in his surveys is outstanding, detailing all defects including photos. James is also very quick to have the survey back to you, in my case it was the same day. James also followed up with a call to go through the report and help understand any areas of concern. You are spending your hard earnings on the largest purchase of your life, don't scrimp on the survey which could save you money in renegotiation of price or in some cases, pulling out completely due to the many defect and associated costs, as in my case recently.

December 15, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great experience

Their level of thoroughness was truly commendable, ensuring every nook and cranny of the property was meticulously assessed. What stood out even more was their remarkable speed in delivering the final report. I was called the same day to give me a brief overview of the report and the report itself was given to me the next day. The report itself was clear, detailed, and accompanied by practical recommendations, making the decision-making process a breeze. This surveyor's strong communication makes them a top-notch professional in their field. I recommend their services, and I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again in the future.

October 16, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Excellent timely report with more information than we were expecting. Very useful, competitively priced. Would use again.

October 10, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comprehensive, detailed and trusted survey on residential property

James explained the process and really listened to my long list of enquiries. The survey and report was incredibly quick and I also had a comprehensive phone call to discuss main findings. Survey was incredibly thorough and enabled us to make an informed choice on whether to proceed with the purchase. Highly recommend to use James if you want a reliable expert commentary on the property and repairs needed. I certainly will be using James again. Especially knowing I’m in really good hands.

August 24, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are very responsive

They are very responsive - they get back to you promptly, and they do their best to be flexible and meet your requirements. They are straightforward to work with.

August 24, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RICS Level 2 survey

Charlecote Estates provided a detailed report very shortly after conducting the survey and also took time to explain the main findings over the phone and answer all our questions very helpfully. I would happily recommend them for a home buyer's survey.

July 21, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. The Level 2 Home Buyers survey was received very quickly after the survey and was clear and thorough. There was also plenty of opportunity to discuss the survey with James.

July 17, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 2 RICS Survey

Well presented pictures, in-depth and clear descriptions on each section. Called after survey to summarise and advise on any concerns or problems to look out for in the near future.
Would use again for sure.

July 6, 2023
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