Chartered Surveyor, Registered Valuer, and Chairman of Independent Surveyors and Valuers Association (ISVA), Ian Vicary has worked in the property business for over 25 years. Ian started work in Hampshire for the civil service (Defence Land Agency). On qualification, he moved to Tavistock, Devon, working a small multi-disciplined practice.
There he picked up experience in a range of areas, before deciding to specialise in survey and valuation work. He then went on to work for corporate surveying companies in Devon and Dorset, building up a great deal of local knowledge and experience in a range of different styles of property and construction.
There he picked up experience in a range of areas, before deciding to specialise in survey and valuation work. He then went on to work for corporate surveying companies in Devon and Dorset, building up a great deal of local knowledge and experience in a range of different styles of property and construction.
Services
Wessex Surveyors is a truly independent firm of Chartered Surveyors, with vast experience and local knowledge, which prides itself on providing a quality service in accordance with the ISVA (Independent Surveyors and Valuers Association) Charter.
Wessex Surveyors produces Home Surveys Level 2, Building Surveys Level 3, Defect Reports, Snagging Lists, Valuations, property dispute resolutions, rural land management, expert witness reports and compulsory purchase and compensation negotiations.
Wessex Surveyors produces Home Surveys Level 2, Building Surveys Level 3, Defect Reports, Snagging Lists, Valuations, property dispute resolutions, rural land management, expert witness reports and compulsory purchase and compensation negotiations.
Wessex Surveyors is a multi-disciplined and experienced firm providing a wide range of survey, valuation and planning advice on residential, commercial and rural properties throughout the Wessex Region. Our services include building surveys, home surveys, limited defect reports, snagging lists and bespoke reports which provide the required information in a form that is best suited to your purposes.
The ISVA HomeSurvey Level 2 Report - This type of report is suitable for most conventionally built residential properties, constructed since around 1900. Properties that are unusual by virtue of their design or construction, or those that are particularly large, converted or extended and altered would require a more detailed report, such as a Building Survey Level 3. We will advise you further in this respect, during our preliminary discussion.
A Building Survey Level 3 is suitable for all types of buildings but is advised if the property is pre-1850, Listed, in need of extensive repairs or if it is constructed using non-traditional building methods and materials.
The service consists of a detailed visual inspection of the building, its services and the grounds and is more extensive than a Home Survey Level 2. Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so.Although the services are not tested, they are observed in normal operation.
The service consists of a detailed visual inspection of the building, its services and the grounds and is more extensive than a Home Survey Level 2. Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so.Although the services are not tested, they are observed in normal operation.
We are often asked to look at specific defects by current home owners or prospective buyers, rather than carry out a full comprehensive survey report on the whole property. This can prove cost effective especially if only one type of defect concerns you, but if there are a number of defects or possible shortcomings then either a Home Survey Level 2 or Building Survey Level 3 would prove more cost effective and appropriate.
Reviews (6)
Stephen Reeves
Dec 20, 2021
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The recently provided survey report was efficiently arranged, promptly inspected and issued. The content of the report was clear and concise. Better still, Ian made himself available to discuss any concerns in more detail, which dare I say it, is a rare occurrence these days in the provision of professional services.
Fiona Smith
Jun 25, 2021
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Ian carried out a survey on a property for us, he took the time to meet us and walk through the property giving us the most fantastic explanation, he is really great at his job and it was a pleasure to listen to him.
He provided a very comprehensive report, which has helped us on this occasion to decide not to proceed.
I would totally recommend Ian to anyone wanting an independent view on a purchase.
He provided a very comprehensive report, which has helped us on this occasion to decide not to proceed.
I would totally recommend Ian to anyone wanting an independent view on a purchase.
Christopher Mealing
Jun 24, 2021
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Charlotteala
May 23, 2021
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Gemma Smith
Apr 25, 2021
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Linda Robinson
Nov 20, 2020
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Wessex Surveyors provided an excellent service and we highly recommend them. Julia in the office was very helpful and kept us well informed.
Ian provided an extremely comprehensive, independent and detailed home survey report. His excellent knowledge about the local area and constructive advice will help us enormously in our new home.
Ian provided an extremely comprehensive, independent and detailed home survey report. His excellent knowledge about the local area and constructive advice will help us enormously in our new home.