Chartered Surveyors in Stamford

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RICS Chartered Surveyors in Stamford

Gowers Surveyors are an independent firm of RICS Chartered Surveyors providing professional building surveys throughout Stamford and the surrounding areas. From historic townhouses and traditional stone cottages in Stamford town centre to period properties in nearby villages such as Uffington, Barnack and Easton on the Hill, our experienced surveyors provide clear, impartial advice to help you understand the condition of your prospective property.

With extensive knowledge of Stamford’s distinctive housing stock, including listed buildings, Georgian properties, Victorian homes and rural country houses, we tailor every survey to the property’s age, construction and condition. Whether you require a RICS Level 2 Home Survey or a detailed Level 3 Building Survey, our reports provide practical recommendations to help buyers, homeowners and investors make informed decisions. For older or listed properties, our Historic Building Surveys provide specialist insight, while our guide to choosing the right survey explains the available options and helps you select the most suitable service for your property.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Get in Touch

Tel: 01780 408020
Email: surveys@gowers.co.uk
Address: Orion House, 14 Barn Hill, Stamford, PE9 2AE

Property Surveying Services in Stamford

At Gowers Surveyors, our experienced building surveyors provide a complete range of surveying services for homeowners, buyers and property investors throughout Stamford and the surrounding areas. As members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we offer RICS Level 1 Surveys, RICS Level 2 Home Surveys and Level 3 Building Surveys, alongside specialist advice for period and listed properties. Our local knowledge of Stamford’s historic buildings, traditional stone properties and rural homes allows us to recommend the most appropriate property survey for your needs.

Whether you are purchasing a modern home, a Victorian townhouse, a listed building or a character property in the surrounding villages, our surveys provide clear, practical advice to help you understand the condition of the building and make informed decisions. For older and historic properties, our Historic Building Surveys provide specialist insight into traditional construction methods, maintenance requirements and potential defects.

RICS Level 3 Building Survey (Full Building Survey)

Formerly known as a Full Structural Survey, a Level 3 Building Survey is the most detailed residential survey available. It is particularly suited to older, larger or altered properties, including many of the historic homes found throughout Stamford, providing a comprehensive assessment of defects, repairs and ongoing maintenance requirements.

RICS Level 2 Home Survey (HomeBuyer Survey)

A RICS Level 2 Home Survey is suitable for many conventional residential properties and provides an assessment of visible and accessible parts of the building. It highlights significant defects, potential issues and areas requiring attention, helping buyers make informed decisions before purchasing.

RICS Level 1 Survey (Condition Report)

A RICS Level 1 Survey provides a straightforward overview of a property’s condition at the time of inspection. It is generally suited to newer homes in reasonable condition and identifies key risks or urgent concerns that may require further investigation.

Local Surveying Expertise Across Stamford

Stamford has one of the most distinctive property markets in the region, with a rich mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, traditional stone cottages, listed buildings and rural properties. Each type of property presents its own construction methods and maintenance considerations, making local knowledge an important part of carrying out an accurate Building Survey.

Our surveyors regularly inspect properties throughout Stamford and the surrounding villages, including Barnack, Uffington, Easton on the Hill, Ketton, Ryhall and Great Casterton. We understand the common issues affecting homes across the area, including ageing stonework, damp, roof defects, structural movement, traditional construction methods and alterations made to historic properties over time. Where required, we also provide specialist Historic Building Surveys for listed and period properties.

Whether you are purchasing a Georgian townhouse in Stamford, a character cottage in the surrounding countryside or a modern home in a nearby development, every survey is tailored to the individual property. Our reports provide clear, practical advice based on the building’s age, construction and condition. If you are unsure which inspection is most suitable, our guide to choosing the right survey explains the different options available, or you can explore our full range of residential surveying services to find out how we can help.

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Why Choose Gowers Surveyors in Stamford?

Independent RICS Chartered Surveyors – Receive impartial, professional advice from an experienced independent practice with no ties to estate agents or lenders. Our focus is always on providing clear, objective information about the condition of your property.

Extensive Stamford Knowledge – Our surveyors regularly inspect properties across Stamford and the surrounding areas, giving us first-hand experience of the town’s diverse housing stock, including Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, listed buildings, traditional stone cottages and rural properties.

Clear, Practical Reports – Every survey is written in straightforward language, highlighting significant defects, maintenance requirements and practical recommendations to help you understand your property and make informed decisions.

Survey Options to Suit Your Property – Whether you need a RICS Level 2 Home Survey, a detailed Level 3 Building Survey or advice on a historic or listed property, we will recommend the most suitable survey based on your purchase.

Responsive Customer Service – From your initial enquiry through to discussing your completed report, our team is available to answer questions and provide clear guidance throughout the surveying process.

Trusted Across Stamford and the Surrounding Areas – Homebuyers, homeowners and property professionals choose Gowers Surveyors for our thorough inspections, honest advice and detailed knowledge of properties throughout Stamford, Rutland and the surrounding villages.

Other Services

Gowers Surveyors provide a wide range of property surveying services and professional advice for residential, commercial and industrial clients throughout Stamford and the surrounding areas. Combining technical expertise with extensive local knowledge, our Chartered Surveyors offer impartial guidance tailored to the needs of each property and client.

Our services include:

RICS Level 3 Building Survey – A comprehensive survey recommended for older, larger or altered properties, including many of Stamford’s historic homes, providing detailed advice on defects, repairs and ongoing maintenance requirements.
RICS Level 2 Home Survey – Suitable for many conventional residential properties, identifying significant defects and potential issues to help buyers make informed decisions before purchase.
RICS Level 1 Survey – A concise assessment of a property’s condition, generally suited to newer homes that are in reasonable condition.
Historic Building Surveys – Specialist surveys for Stamford’s listed buildings, period properties and traditional construction, providing advice based on appropriate conservation principles.
Party Wall Surveys

Client Testimonials

    
 
 
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    Simon Gledhill 
 6 November 2025
 
 
  Absolutely phenomenal! Paul completed a level 3 historic building survey on a large barn conversion for me. I honestly don't think I have ever been more impressed by any proffessional in any field! I was told by the estate agent that he has a reputation for providing next level detail... and that proved to be correct! His knowledge and wisdom are extraordinary. The report (supplied both in pdf and very impressive bound hardcover book) was 132 pages. It included very relevant advice about how to care for the building, adjusted to the specific context. But 75% of the content was describing the condition of the building and what work was necessary to rectify defects. The report was easy to read and written in plain English and with photos to illustrate. Both before and after the survey, I spoke at length with Paul on the phone - he was very patient with all my silly questions! We haven't yet decided if we are going to progress with this purchase, but I can certainly say that if we pursue another house instead, I won't use anyone other than Paul to survey it!
  
 
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    Mark Long 
 7 January 2025
 
 
  If you are looking for an excellent, knowledgeable and helpful surveyor I wouldn't look any further! I researched the local market and Paul's name came up a number of times; I then spoke to his office (Catherine who is also great) and arranged a pre-survey meeting. Form that point on it has been seamless.  I've bought 15+ houses and Paul is by far the best and most comprehensive surveyor I have used. You get what you pay for - I bought a grade II listed house and that's his sweet spot, so if you want to know a great deal about the house, what works are needed (and ideas on costs & recommendations) and also how to care for it afterwards, Paul is an excellent choice. Highly recommended.
  
 
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    Estella Todisco 
 6 September 2024
 
 
  I can’t thank Paul Gowers enough for the work he did on a  party wall dispute. He was professional, responsive and personable.
  
 
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    Ben Green 
 24 May 2023
 
 
  Having used Paul's services for a survey on our upcoming listed building purchase I can assure you that you will get the most thorough, professional and helpful service that you could wish for. The report tallied over 100 pages covering all aspects of the house, walls, frames, windows, roof space, drainage, outbuildings, render, roof tiles, water tanks, electrics, insulation, listed building consent, health and safety and much more. Not only that but Paul's report also told us how to best maintain the house going forwards, using what materials and how often things need doing. This was most definitely worth every penny and has allowed us to make an informed decision on the purchase going forwards. A+ rating from me!
  
 
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    James Marron 
 19 May 2023
 
 
  I could not recommend Paul Gowers highly enough. Excellent service and a very comprehensive, clear report. An extremely knowledgeable and helpful professional.
  
 
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    Brian Scull 
 15 September 2021
 
 
  I have just had a Survey completed by Gowers of Stamford. I have to say that the team there are superb. From the first contact with Catherine who was courteous, professional and helpful and who also arranged everything. To the surveyor Paul who was marvellous, the report was clear and well presented and easy to understand. Paul was extremely helpful and prepared to spend time discussing all the sections and any issues i had.He was very professional and a pleasure to deal with. I don’t normally do revues but felt compelled on this occasion because they deserve enormous praise and i would thoroughly recommend them.
  
 
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    Cameron Bauldry 
 7 July 2021
 
 
  I needed a building survey doing at short notice after red flags were raised once receiving searches and the sellers paperwork back. Unfortunately Gowers and everyone else I checked with were all booked up for months however Paul took time out of his busy day to speak to me, listen to my situation and provide me with some fantastic advice which I very much appreciate. He is very knowledgeable and the advice given has helped me in the next steps of my house purchase. Thank you again.
  
 
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    Neil Crees 
 18 March 2021
 
 
  The value of using Paul, a local well known professional, was huge.  I received immediate personal feedback allowing me to take timely action to avoid what could have been an expensive mistake.
  
 
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    Sam Paul 
 10 December 2019
 
 
  We engaged Gowers to carry out a building survey for an old residential property with multiple issues. Paul Gowers was excellent in his response time to our questions and the level of professional reporting. The service we received was reassuring for us and we would certainly use Gowers again.
  
 
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    Mandy Ingram 
 6 June 2018
 
 
  We recently used Gowers Surveyors for a building project involving the Party Wall Act. It was applicable on both boundaries and Paul acted as Agreed Surveyor on one side and Building Owner Surveyor on the other. The build itself was fairly straight forward, but the Party Wall process was definitely not... Paul is the consummate professional. Knowledgeable, reliable, calm and level headed he always made himself available whether in person or at the end of a phone or email to ourselves and our contractors. The project lasted 8 months and he continued to deliver the highest level of professionalism and advice throughout. Cannot recommend him highly enough!

Stamford FAQs

Do I need a property survey when buying a home in Stamford?

A property survey is strongly recommended when purchasing a home in Stamford, particularly because the town has a wide variety of properties, from historic stone cottages and Georgian townhouses to modern housing developments. A survey helps identify defects, maintenance issues and potential repair costs before you commit to your purchase.

What types of properties do Gowers Surveyors inspect in Stamford?

Our surveyors inspect all types of residential properties throughout Stamford, including:

Georgian and Victorian townhouses
Traditional limestone cottages
Listed buildings
Modern family homes and new-build developments
Converted period properties
Rural homes in the surrounding villages

Whether you’re buying in Stamford town centre or a nearby village, we tailor every survey to the property’s age, construction and condition.

Which areas around Stamford do your surveyors cover?

We carry out property surveys throughout Stamford and the surrounding area, including:

Stamford town centre
Barnack
Uffington
Easton on the Hill
Ketton
Ryhall
Great Casterton
Rutland and the surrounding villages

Our local knowledge helps us identify issues commonly found in properties across the region.

Are Gowers Surveyors experienced with listed buildings in Stamford?

Yes. Stamford is well known for its historic architecture and large number of listed buildings. We have extensive experience surveying traditional stone properties, period homes and listed buildings throughout Stamford, providing practical advice on their condition, maintenance requirements and appropriate repairs. We also offer specialist Historic Building Surveys for older properties.

Can you carry out a Building Survey in Stamford?

Yes. We provide RICS Level 3 Building Surveys throughout Stamford. Formerly known as a Full Structural Survey, this is the most comprehensive survey available and is recommended for older, altered or non-standard properties, as well as homes requiring renovation.

Which survey should I choose for a property in Stamford?

The most suitable survey depends on the property’s age, condition and construction.

RICS Level 1 Survey – Suitable for newer homes in good condition.
RICS Level 2 Home Survey – Ideal for conventional residential properties.
RICS Level 3 Building Survey – Recommended for older, listed or more complex buildings.

If you’re unsure which survey is right for your purchase, we’re happy to advise before you book.

Why choose Gowers Surveyors for a property survey in Stamford?

As an independent firm of RICS Chartered Surveyors, we combine professional expertise with extensive local knowledge of Stamford and the surrounding area. Our clear, detailed reports help homebuyers, homeowners and property investors understand a property’s condition and make informed decisions with confidence.

Do you survey properties outside Stamford?

Yes. Alongside Stamford, we regularly carry out surveys across Rutland, South Lincolnshire, Peterborough and surrounding villages. If you’re unsure whether your property falls within our coverage area, our team will be happy to help.

Case Studies

Building Survey

A client was concerned about a number of aspects of this attractive period property in Stamford. Our surveyors carried out a Historic Building Survey to provide a thorough analysis of the condition of the building. We identified a number of problem areas and prepared a 100+ page report outlining areas needing repair, health and safety concerns, risks and implications as well as advice on legal matters. The report also gave detailed advice on what can and can’t be done with listed buildings as well as how to maintain and look after a property of this age and type.

RICS Level 2 Survey

Our building surveyors carried out a RICS Level 2 Survey (formerly refered to as a HomeBuyer Report) on this home in the centre of Stamford. Having uncovered issues with the roof, we were able to provide our client with the information to successfully renegotiate the purchase price, as well as providing peace of mind that the property was generally in good condition.

About Gowers Surveyors

Gowers Surveyors was established by Paul Gowers who has more than 25 years’ experience in surveying properties. As a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we have grown significantly in recent years and have become one of the most trusted and renowned surveyors in Stamford.

We understand that buying any property can be a daunting process, which is why we make it our business to offer expert, impartial advice wherever needed.

Our Qualifications

Gowers Surveyors are an ISO9001:2008 accredited practice with a wealth of professional experience. Upon request, we can provide you with our up-to-date credentials as a sign of quality of our service.

We are proud to have our quality of work standards consistently approved by the Lloyd’s Register of Quality Assurance. The business founder Paul Gowers is a SAVA accredited surveyor and proud to be a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

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