Welcome to Alan Rance Surveyors

40+ Years Experience of Surveying Domestic
& Listed Buildings

Experienced Surveyor, Unbeatable Quotes

At Alan Rance Surveyors, we pride ourselves on delivering service excellence at a price you can afford. We have 40+ years’ experience and exceptional local area knowledge in and around Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, St Albans and Tring with reports to keep you fully informed about the condition of your property.

Alan Rance Surveyors – winner of BUILD Magazine’s official Building Surveyors of the Year 2024 – Bedfordshire

Buy-to-Let Surveys

Clay-Lump Building Surveys

Thatched Roof Surveys

Home Buyers Survey

Energy Performance Certificates

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Learn More About Alan Rance

Alan Rance is an experienced building surveyor with an established reputation in the Northwestern
Home Counties of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

Alan and his team provide straightforward, jargon-free Building Survey and Home Condition Surveys for residential properties as well as EPCs for both residential and commercial properties.

At Alan Rance Surveyors, we guarantee that every client receives exceptional service and excellent value for money. Our Building Surveys are conducted by an experienced and certified surveyor who is regularly audited to ensure consistent high-quality reporting.

Our EPCs are produced by trained Domestic Energy Assessors and Commercial Energy Assessors who
are Elmhurst Energy accredited. In addition to professional certifications, every report is covered by the assurance of Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

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I have been surveying property for over 40 years and enjoy using my expertise and local knowledge to help buyers find their perfect property. If you are looking for a reliable and easy-to-follow property survey at a very competitive price, please call me today on 01525 220786 to get a free quote.

– Alan Rance

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Call us on 01525 220786 or fill in the form below.

Why Choose Us?

40+ Years Surveying Experience
Clay Lump & Thatched Roof Expert
Straight Forward & Stress Free
Building & Home Buyers Surveys
Approved Member of RPSA
Commercial & Residential EPC Specialist

Client Testimonials

     Excellent  
     Based on 21 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Gareth Taylor 
 
 
 
  Really comprehensive survey and produced quickly, would highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Linda Cain 
 
 
 
  Very happy with the Home Buyers Report carried out by Alan.
We received the 119 page report and photos later the same day.
Alan is very professional and is happily available to answer any questions you may have.
We have just exchanged contracts and looking forward to moving in soon.
We highly recommend Alan and wouldn’t use anyone else!
  
 
       
   Abi Browning 
 
 
 
  Really professional and efficient. We chose to employ Alan for our building survey and we were impressed with the speed and quality of his report. The advice given was invaluable to support the final decision and our renovation plans. Thanks for all your help Alan!
  
 
       
   Mihail Marian 
 
 
 
  Alan carried out a level 3 homebuyers survey on a house we had an offer accepted on. It was very easy to get hold of him and he responded quickly to our emails. The report was very detailed and came very quickly (the same day when the survey was done). As FTB we had a lot of questions and Alan was very helpful answering our questions and explaining the details. Highly recommend!
  
 
       
   Chris Barker 
 
 
 
  Alan gave a swift and highly detailed survey and I would highly recommend his services.He is approachable and has a great depth of knowledge.
  
 
       
   chris dawson 
 
 
 
  We used Alan for a  home buyers survey "twice" !!! as our first purchase fell through at the last minute, nothing was too much trouble, communication before and after and an explanation of the very comprehensive report was superb. Would thoroughly recommend using Alan
  
 
       
   Aaron 
 
 
 
  Alan Rance Surveyors carried a full Building Survey on our prospective purchase and we are very pleased with the depth of the report and the level of service provided. Alan is very experienced and personable, and communication is excellent. He was very happy to respond to our follow-up questions, which he did very quickly. Definitely 5 stars. Thanks very much Alan!
  
 
       
   Charlotte Rogers 
 
 
 
  Really great and communicative surveyor, would definitely recommend Alan.
  
 
       
   S B 
 
 
 
  Alan is brilliant at his job, punctual, reliable and explained the report to me would highly recommend great value for money
  
 
       
   Chloe Radford 
 
 
 
  Great service, very trustworthy. Would highly recommend

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FAQs

Why get a building survey or home condition survey?

A report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) states that a staggering 80% of buyers do not commission a property survey before committing to a purchase. Some mistakenly believe that a mortgage valuation will provide sufficient information, while others underestimate the value of a professional structural assessment of the building. Either way, without a survey, buyers are at risk of taking ownership of a building that may be beset with hidden defects that are expensive and time consuming to rectify.

Investing in a professional Building Survey will avoid unpleasant surprises further down the line, and can act as a useful tool when negotiating with the vendor. It is not unusual for our clients to be able to negotiate significant sums off the previously agreed purchase price, or have the vendor fix a costly structural issue before signing contracts. We also have clients thanking us for the reassurance when a report comes back all clear, so the value of a Building Survey or Home Condition Survey should not be underestimated.

Our reports offer an easy to understand assessment of a property’s condition, raising any structural or legal concerns that you, the buyer, should be aware of prior to exchanging contracts. We ensure our service is cost effective, and report in the most efficient way to enable you to make informed decisions and proceed with your purchase without undue delay.

Which areas do you cover?

Alan Rance is an experienced building surveyor with an established reputation in the Northwestern Home Counties of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. With over 30 years of carrying out professional assessments, Alan has worked with private residences, commercial property, listed buildings, industrial facilities and retail premises in and around Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, St Albans and Tring.

Alan and his team deliver straightforward, jargon-free Building Surveys, Home Condition Surveys and EPCs for a range of clients, including private individuals, large and small companies and Local Authorities.

At Alan Rance Surveyors, we guarantee that every client receives exceptional service and excellent value for money. Our Building Surveys are conducted by a specialist SAVA-certified surveyor who is regularly audited to ensure consistent high-quality reporting. Our EPCs are produced by trained Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) who are Elmhurst Energy accredited.

In addition to professional certifications, every report is covered by the assurance of Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.