Subsidence, damp, structural issues, or Japanese knotweed — when a surveyor fails to spot what should have been obvious, the financial consequences can be severe.
When you paid for a HomeBuyer Report or Building Survey, the surveyor had a professional duty to identify visible and accessible defects.
Subsidence repairs can exceed £50,000. Damp and rot remediation, roof replacement, and structural underpinning are all major expenses.
Your surveyor report, photographs, and any subsequent expert reports form the backbone of your negligence claim.
All RICS-regulated surveyors carry professional indemnity insurance. This means there is a funded defendant and realistic prospects of recovery.
Understand professional negligence principles, organise your evidence, and prepare for next steps.
A professional negligence solicitor assesses your case and handles the claim process. No upfront cost.
No win, no fee — you only pay if you win
A free case review puts you under no obligation. It simply helps you understand whether you have a claim against your surveyor and what the next steps would be.
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