Independent builder review of your RICS survey
Know what’s urgent, what can wait, and what the repairs are realistically likely to cost — before you exchange.
Upload your survey, add your details, then pay · anywhere in the UK · 100% money-back guarantee
Send your Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Within 24 hours, a named UK builder gives you:
- A written, plain-English review of every finding
- Realistic repair-cost ranges
- Questions to raise with the seller, your surveyor or a specialist
- A one-to-one call to talk everything through
£59 for one property. No repair quotations, referral fees or upselling.
“Like dealing with a trusted family member who is an expert in the building trade…”
“I am so grateful to Ben for peace of mind and clarity I have after using his amazing service ! I was baffled by my level 3 survey, buying a house on my own and money is tight. I honestly thought what he was offering was too good to be true! But I was proven wrong and he delivered. He is a pleasure to speak to and is friendly and professional it was like dealing with a trusted family member who is an expert in the building trade, priceless to feel reassured and confident . I have clarity on my survey and he went above and beyond. All of this happened within less than 24 hours of my enquiry and I received a very detailed report with an experienced but realistic perspective. I honestly can’t believe such a great service exists , a top guy and I highly recommend.”
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Your surveyor found it. We tell you what it means.
A RICS survey is written to be cautious, and it rarely puts a number on anything. We turn each finding into a priority, a likely cost range and a sensible next step — so you can go back to the seller, your surveyor or a specialist with real numbers.
If you are buying in Bristol or Manchester, there is a short local guide for buyers in each area.
Survey notes slipped and delaminating slates across the lower courses. Likely strip and re-lay within 2–3 years. Typically £7,500–£9,000 — get a roofer’s quote before you exchange and raise it with the seller.
Surveyor recommends an electrical test (EICR). Plan for the possibility of a rewire. Rewire typically £4,500–£6,000 for a house this size.
Described by the surveyor as old and consistent with settlement. Usually fill and redecorate — ask whether they recommend monitoring.
“He translated the survey into easy to understand sections…”
“We contacted Ben after receiving a baffling 103 page level 3 survey! Really can't thank him enough. He translated the survey into easy to understand sections, listing the points that needed addressing in order of importance; what work was required and estimated costs. He was very friendly, professional and efficient. Well worth the £59 we paid. I would not hesitate to recommend his services.”
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Ben Murrell
I’m a carpenter by trade — I started as an apprentice in the late 1990s and have spent nearly 30 years on UK building sites since. When you book a review, I read your RICS survey and I’m the one who rings you. Not a salesperson, not a call centre, not a chatbot.
- Federation of Master Builders member
- Independent — we never quote for the work we review, and take no referral fees
- 25 five-star Google reviews and growing (4.9 from 27)
4.9 stars across 27 Google reviews
25 five-star reviews on Google so far, and growing — from buyers and homeowners Ben has helped.
“Really glad to have found this service. Provided just what we needed, which was a fast and broad quote to progress price re-negotiations without holding up the purchase waiting for site visits. Very impressive time turn-around!”
“If you're a first time buyer, like me, who's completely overwhelmed by the process and don't even know where to start with your survey results, I highly recommend Ben's services! He was super quick to respond, both with an initial call, and later on that day, a full, and very detailed, assessment of my survey results. He helped give me valuable context from a builder's perspective along with a rough idea of the costs involved in fixing the highlighted issues, as well as potential hurdles we might face in regards to insurance and questions we need to ask our solicitor. His advice has been so helpful and has really given me some much needed guidance. I was feeling a bit lost before, but now I have a lot more clarity on what my next steps are. Definitely worth the £59 for the professional advice. Such a good idea for a service.”
“Was really overwhelmed by our house survey and Ben has given me so much peace mind. In the same day he has provided me a very thorough but A LOT easier to understand version advising what is urgent and necessary and what can wait for now, all with approximate costs. He noted my concerns prior and it was clear he’d took this into consideration in his response. Highly recommend and will certainly be recommending to friends and family! Thanks again - Charlotte x”
“Ben was very quick to reply and went above and beyond in his analysis of my survey report. It was so clear that I only had one question left for him! The most useful part was about grouping jobs together by tradesperson. I definitely recommend for nervous buyers, money well-spent.”
“If like me, you are overwhelmed by a 90+ pages survey report and need a professional to help you make sense of it, Ben is your man! Quick, helpful and friendly.”
“Ben was really knowledgeable and a great help with answering our concerns following a RICS survey. This has enabled us to move forward with piece of mind and a fuller understanding of the property we are purchasing.”
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How it works
- Pay £59 Card payment on Stripe — no account, no subscription. One property or one job, one fee.
- Send what you want looked at The next screen gives you a WhatsApp and an email link with your reference already filled in. Survey, quote, plans, listing, photos — whatever you have.
- Written review and a call within 24 hours Ben Murrell reads it himself: what matters, what it is likely to cost and what to ask next, in writing — then a one-to-one call.
- Refund if it is not clear If what comes back does not give you a clear answer on your property, you get every penny back — no forms, no quibble.
Up against exchange or an offer deadline? Add it in the form, under “Add a deadline or a note” — we move you up.
If we can’t give you a clear answer on your survey, you get every penny back.
What a builder review can and can’t do
We can
- Explain what each finding means in practice
- Sort findings into act-now, get-quoted and can-wait
- Give likely cost ranges from current UK site prices
- Tell you which specialist to call, and what to ask them
We can’t
- Replace your surveyor, a structural engineer or a valuation
- See anything the survey and your photos don’t show
- Give you a fixed quote for the work
- Decide for you whether to buy — that stays your call
Full detail in our terms.
Before you book
Who reads my survey?
Ben Murrell, a builder for nearly 30 years. The person who reads it is the person who calls you.
Can you price the work without visiting the property?
Yes. Your surveyor has already been round and written down what they found, so we price each item from their report plus any photos or listing you send. That’s why it’s fast. It isn’t a fixed contract quote, and we can only comment on what the report and photos show — where something needs a look in person, we say so and tell you who to ask.
Is this a survey, a valuation or a quote?
No. It sits alongside your surveyor’s report: we turn their findings into priorities, likely cost ranges and next steps. The decision on the house stays yours.
Is it independent?
Yes. We never quote for the work we review and we don’t take referral fees.
Can you review a Level 2 (HomeBuyer) or Level 3 (Building Survey)?
Yes — that’s the main job. A Level 1 condition report works too, though it has less detail to work from.
Can you price a structural engineer’s report too?
Yes. Send it with your survey. An engineer’s schedule of repairs says what needs doing and how, so it prices more tightly than a survey on its own.
Do you cover my area?
Yes, anywhere in the UK: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Everything is done from your survey and photos, so it makes no difference where the property is. In Scotland, send the Home Report; the Single Survey inside it is what we review.
Do I upload the survey before I pay?
Yes, if you can — upload the PDF (or photos of the pages, plus any structural engineer’s report) in the booking form, add your name, email and phone, then pay. If your surveyor sent it through a portal, or it’s over 25 MB, paste the link instead. If it’s on a different device, tick the box to send it after paying: the next screen gives you a WhatsApp and an email link with your booking reference already filled in.
Is this a second survey?
No. Nobody visits the property and nothing is re-inspected. It’s a builder’s second opinion on the survey you already have: what each finding means in practice, what’s urgent, and realistic repair-cost ranges. Where something needs a look in person, we say so and tell you who to ask.
Will the seller accept your figures?
We can’t promise that, and nobody honestly can. Our figures are realistic cost ranges, not quotes. Sellers and agents tend to respond better to a short, specific list of urgent items with a cost against each, and for the biggest items we’ll tell you when a contractor’s quote or specialist report will strengthen your case.
Can you help if the seller refuses?
Yes. On the call we can talk through your options: narrowing the request to the urgent items, asking the seller to do a defined repair before exchange, splitting the cost, or walking away. The decision stays yours.
What if my report isn’t the right kind, or I’m not happy?
You’re covered by our money-back guarantee. If the review doesn’t give you a clear answer on your survey — including because the report turns out not to be one we can work from — you get every penny back. No forms, no quibble.