The job of chartered surveyors is to analyse a building and check its condition.

Surveying the building.

We check the integrity of the structure both internally and externally to find any faults.

At Patterson Francis & Associates, we are a premier chartered surveyor providing local people and businesses with expert surveys and feedback.

Since 1985, we have been fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and bring a vast amount of experience to the field of chartered surveying. Our comprehensive inspections of properties, top to bottom, has earned us a stellar reputation in the industry, and has earned us a sprawling portfolio of clients. All of them would gladly attest to the quality of the work that we provide. We believe in doing the job carefully and thoroughly, not quickly and haphazardly. Nothing will escape our attention, and everything will be inspected comprehensively to ensure a satisfying survey. We don’t want any potential buyers to buy a property that will simply cost more to renovate than to buy. That is why we are a trusted chartered surveyor in Reading: We always put the customer first.

We follow a specific checklist when surveying, and examine the complete structure of the property. The roof will be inspected externally and internally, walls and foundations will be thoroughly checked, to ensure the foundations are completely stable. Timbers will be checked for infestation or rot, damp levels will be checked consistently throughout every part of the building, and floors will be checked. We’ll carry out a total inspection of the boundaries of the property, including fences, and we’ll conduct a separate search dedicated to checking any environmental issues the building might pose. We will even complete a thorough visual inspection of gas, central heating, electricity, plumbing and the drainage services. Once all this is done, we will write up a full report, usually including photographs, that fully details the buildings condition and any defects. We will also include cost estimates, based upon the BCIS building maintenance cost index, to let you know how much it will cost to bring the building up to scratch.

With a wide range of prestigious clients, including HSBC, Prudential Property Management, First Direct and more, and with a loyal base of clients that continues to grow, it is easy to see why we are the chosen chartered surveyor of Reading. If you wish to utilise our services, or have a query, call us on 01628 674252. Alternatively, you can submit any enquiries to us on info@pattersonfrancisassociates.co.uk.