Our commercial services include: Building Surveys, Schedules of Condition, Dilapidations Claims, Rent Reviews, Valuation, Party Wall Matters, Lease Renewals, Commercial Sales & Lettings, Search and Acquisition and more. Our residential services include: RICS Homebuyer Reports, Building Surveys, Valuations, Snagging List Inspections, Party Wall Matters, Defects Analysis, Expert Witness Reports, Lease Enfranchisement and more.
McNeill Lowe & Palmer is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors, with wide ranging experience in matters relating to both residential and commercial property. We cover a large geographical area extending principally through the counties of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
The majority of our clients are referred to us by personal recommendation from existing clients and colleagues in related professions; we believe this is a good measure of the quality and value of our service.All the firm's principles are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, assuring you of our professionalism, integrity and expertise.
McNeill Lowe & Palmer is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors, with wide ranging experience in matters relating to both residential and commercial property. We cover a large geographical area extending principally through the counties of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
The majority of our clients are referred to us by personal recommendation from existing clients and colleagues in related professions; we believe this is a good measure of the quality and value of our service.All the firm's principles are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, assuring you of our professionalism, integrity and expertise.
Services
Choosing the right survey for the type and age of the property and your particular needs is as important as commissioning a survey. We have included brief descriptions of the various types of survey available (and the other types of residential work we do), but would encourage you to contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
The Homebuyer Report, our most popular service, is an economy product designed to bring to your attention the matters which the Surveyor considers to be most important. By applying condition ratings to the various elements of the building reported on, the Surveyor will inform you whether the defects are serious or urgent.
This is the most thorough type of inspection and report and is particularly suited to older property and those that are in need of repair. The detailed inspection and illustrated report will provide comprehensive guidance on shortcomings and disrepair including on-going maintenance issues. If requested it will also include our opinion on market value and re-instatement cost for insurance purposes.
Valuations are required for a range of matters. We act for several Building Societies and Banks in connection with mortgage valuations for secured lending. It is important for purchasers to be aware that a mortgage valuation does not include a survey and is only intended to ensure that the property represents adequate security for the loan.
For brand new or recently refurbished properties we offer a detailed inspection, designed to provide you with a list of items which have either been overlooked, inadequately completed or are in some other way defective. An agreement can then be reached with the builder or developer to remedy these items prior to your occupation.
Reviews (10)
James Swaith
Oct 15, 2020
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McNeill Lowe & Palmer completed a Housebuyer Report for us when purchasing a property in Harpenden and we were really impressed with all aspects of the Service! Communications were very clear and timely, the site visit and report were completed very promptly and of good quality, and Steve also later helped answer some follow-up questions we had based on the results of our environmental searches. All-in-all, very impressed and would thoroughly recommend!
Tom Quick
May 24, 2020
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Jared & Lynnelle Robinson
Dec 09, 2019
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We recently used this company to carry out a survey on a property looking to purchase. From the outset Peter McNeill was clear and concise with the services they offered, and was professional and warm in his approach. Once the level required was agreed, we awaited the report. Based on his thorough review of the property, several additional points we had not been aware of came to light. Because of this we were able to go ahead with the property purchase, fully aware of the issues and reassured on those we had questioned, supported with a fully bound, photo assisted report on both soft and hard copy
Charlotte
Nov 28, 2019
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Peter from McNeill Lowe & Palmer recently completed a survey on a house we are buying. He was a pleasure to deal with, delivered a very thorough and professional report and happily took the time to answer my many questions. He made some very clear recommendations, which we followed and we now feel confident and secure in our purchase. An excellent service - thank you!
Charlotte
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Laura Ramirez-Mann
Nov 04, 2019
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Mike Walker
Oct 03, 2019
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One aspect of your report that gave us great confidence was that it felt truly bespoke - not simply cut-and-paste. Your surveyor seemed genuinely interested in our house, caring enough to add an insightful point of view to their clear, objective advice. We would recommend your company without reservation. Mr MW
Tara Quinn
Jul 15, 2019
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Anna Buckingham
May 31, 2019
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Ed Redwood
May 04, 2017
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I requested some search and survey work to be carried out on our home and land. I had little success elsewhere getting the proper advice. I was recommended to McNeill Lowe Palmer. I met with Owen and Peter and they were very polite and knowledgeable helping ensure that they could provide what I needed. The follow up was prompt and the fees as per their original estimate. Overall pleasant experience. Would recommend.
K. R.
Nov 06, 2012
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