Welcome to Birley Steele Lightfoot Chartered Surveyors

As Chartered Surveyors based in Carlisle we are perfectly placed to carry out all aspects of residential surveying and valuation work in North,
West and East Cumbria.

Our surveyors all have in excess of 30 years industry experience within the relevant geographical area. In addition to RICS Home Survey Reports, Building
Surveys and Home Condition Reports our surveyors regularly carry out Help to Buy Valuations, Lease Extension Valuations and Probate/Matrimonial Valuations. We also carry out valuations for insurance purposes, buy to lets, right to buys, charity act purposes, affordable housing and staircasing purposes.

Our clients include private individuals, corporate firms and housing associations. We provide a bespoke personable service tailored to your needs. For further
information about any of our services please contact us on 01228 541686 or by completing a contact form.

LEVEL 1

HOME CONDITION REPORT

This report provides a professional account of the properties condition on the day of inspection. It is a basic overview; no advice or valuation is provided in this survey.
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LEVEL 2

HOME SURVEY REPORT

The Home Survey Report is designed to provide buyers with enough information to make a reasonable and informed decision on whether to proceed with their purchase. It is designed for well-maintained conventional homes. It can be provided with or without a valuation.
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HELP TO BUY VALUATIONS

All our surveyors have significant experience in carrying out valuations for Help to Buy redemption purposes. All reports that we provide meet all the requirements of Target HCA and Heylo Housing.
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PROBATE AND MATRIMONIAL VALUATIONS

Normally acting for the executors (who should usually be able to recover our costs from the estate) our surveyors will provide an appropriate Market Value for probate and inheritance tax purposes at the date of death.
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LEASEHOLD VALUATIONS

As a lease runs down it can dramatically decrease the value of your property. The longer this goes on, the more expensive it normally becomes to increase the lease term. Additionally many mortgage lenders will not provide mortgages on properties with 70/80 years or less remaining on the lease. This of course affects the saleability/ value of the property. Our surveyors are able to help you negotiate a cost-effective lease extension if you qualify for such. We are also able to provide advice/ valuations for landlords.
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Birley Steele Lightfoot, Chartered Surveyors, recently carried out a survey and valuation on a property in Cumbria which I was interested in purchasing and I was very impressed with the thorough way this was done. The subsequent report was detailed, informative and well presented. Having read the report I contacted the members of staff concerned who were happy to explain in greater detail the implications of the issues which had been raised and how they could be addressed. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company.

Mr & Mrs Ryan - Selkirk

“Full and instructive survey, accurately reflecting nature of the property”

Carlisle,

“A very professional service – very satisfied customer"

Mr & Mrs Mason

“Condition Report fairly easy to understand. Had to ring back regarding a point, spoke to Jon Lightfoot he was very helpful. All staff were friendly. Thanks – Carlisle”

Very happy with the service I received. Office staff were very accommodating. The survey report was clear and informative. Thank you!

Efficient friendly service. Easy to engage and quick to respond

Ian Hargrave, Keswick.

Cannot fault the advice I’ve been given, very informative and easy to understand.

K Lister

A very pleasant and professional service from end to end, from all concerned. Jamie spent much time talking and listening to us prior to conducting the survey. The report was comprehensive and clear. Jamie readily answered the query we had afterwards

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