This enables a prospective purchaser, occupier (leaseholder) or financier of the property to make an informed assessment of the condition, defects present and likely risks associated with the transaction. We can then also oversee the repairs or refurbishment work as Contract Administrators or Project Managers.
More »As a tenant taking on a new lease it is essential to understand the condition of the building you are about to lease, as during the lease period you are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the property. At the end of the lease period your landlord will expect the property to be handed back in the same condition as it was received - often a cause for disagreement.
More »If you are a landlord, property manager or property owner having an understanding of your likely maintenance costs is really helpful to determine budgets, service charge requirements or upcoming costs in the short and medium term.
More »Construction projects are often administratively complex and time consuming, the role of our surveyor is to monitor, advise on and manage the administrative aspects of your contract delivery through the project.
More »The surveyor is responsible for the management of the construction project lifecycle from start to finish. This means managing the development process from conception, through design, procurement and construction and delivery stages until final handover.
More »Woods is a multi-disciplined surveying practice, providing a traditional Chartered Surveying service in Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex and Surrey, administered from our head office in Lee-on-the-Solent. Our qualified and experienced staff are experts in their local areas and have been providing property advice since 1981. The team have a wide variety of expertise and can provide detailed advice helping you understand the property market in your area.
We aim to make it easier and simpler for you when buying a property or when trying to understand a defect, by providing services which are friendly, professional and informative. We won’t bog you down with detail or technical jargon and we pride ourselves on offering a proper level of service – without the traditionally-associated large costs.