James Thomas Chartered Surveyors provide professional snagging surveys, building surveys for homebuyers, landlords and developers across Maidstone. Our MRICS, DEA, Fully Insured PI Cover qualified team has built a strong local reputation based on thorough inspections, clearly written reports and prompt delivery. We cover all property types from Victorian terraces to modern new builds and pride ourselves on the personal attention we give every instruction.
Qualifications & Accreditations
MRICS, DEA, Fully Insured PI Cover
Services Offered
- New build snagging inspection
- Pre-completion walkthrough
- Defect report preparation
- RICS Building Survey (Level 3)
- RICS HomeBuyer Report (Level 2)
- Damp & timber report
- Schedule of condition
Customer Reviews
Highly experienced inspector
The inspector's background in building control was obvious throughout. Found technical issues other surveyors might have missed — ventilation not to spec, fire stopping issues, drainage slope incorrect. Essential service for new build buyers.
Essential for any new build buyer
We nearly didn't bother with a snagging survey thinking it was an unnecessary expense. Huge mistake that would have been. The survey found structural issues in the loft as well as 89 other defects. Money extremely well spent.
Very thorough inspection
Inspector spent 4 hours going through every room meticulously. Found things we'd never have noticed — gaps in seals, misaligned units, drainage issues. Good detailed report. Developer was initially resistant but fixed most items.
Found 143 defects — worth every penny
Bought a new build from a major developer. Snagging survey found 143 defects we hadn't noticed. Used the report to insist the developer fix everything before we moved in. Saved thousands in issues we'd have had to pay for ourselves. Absolutely essential.
Developer took every defect seriously
The detailed photographic report from James meant the developer couldn't dispute any of the findings. All 97 snags were fixed before we completed. The survey literally paid for itself on day one.
Highly experienced inspector
The inspector's background in building control was obvious throughout. Found technical issues other surveyors might have missed — ventilation not to spec, fire stopping issues, drainage slope incorrect. Essential service for new build buyers.
Found 143 defects — worth every penny
Bought a new build from a major developer. Snagging survey found 143 defects we hadn't noticed. Used the report to insist the developer fix everything before we moved in. Saved thousands in issues we'd have had to pay for ourselves. Absolutely essential.