A home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make, and the lender’s valuation isn’t there to protect you. That’s why we introduce our clients directly to Your Surveying Partner: a proper survey, the right level, booked without the runaround.
★★★★★ 5-star client reviews on TrustpilotRICS Level 2 & Level 3 surveys7 days a week availabilityDirect introduction, no runaround
Why get a survey?
The valuation protects the bank. The survey protects you.
The lender’s valuation answers one question: is the property worth what they’re lending? It says nothing about the roof, the damp, the wiring or the drains. A survey is the only inspection done for you, and what it finds becomes fact you can act on: renegotiate the price, ask the seller to put things right, budget properly, or walk away from a bad buy before it’s yours.
BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Facts, not guesswork
A detailed, easy-to-read report on the property’s genuine condition, the positives as well as the problems, before you’re locked in.
NEGOTIATING POWER
Findings pay for themselves
A flagged roof, damp issue or drainage fault is leverage. Clients regularly renegotiate by more than the survey cost, one recently told us it “saved me thousands”.
PEACE OF MIND
Buy with confidence
And if the report comes back clean? That’s worth just as much, you complete knowing there’s nothing waiting for you under the floorboards.
Our trusted partner
Why we recommend Your Surveying Partner
We could point you at a price-comparison site and wish you luck. We don’t, because surveys are exactly the kind of purchase where the cheapest quote can cost you the most. Your Surveying Partner is run by Gavin and Katie Holliday, and it works the way we do: real people, no automated systems, available seven days a week, and a handpicked panel of RICS surveyors matched to the property, so you get the right survey, first time.
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Gavin Holliday
Co-founder · Your Surveying Partner
Gavin looks after most client conversations day to day, from the first property check to talking through the report. Bio to follow.
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Katie Holliday
Co-founder · Your Surveying Partner
Katie keeps every booking moving, quotes, surveyor matching and making sure reports land quickly. Bio to follow.
RICS Home Survey — Level 2
The right choice for conventional homes in reasonable condition. Covers the property’s condition, defects and anything urgent, in a clear traffic-light format.
RICS Home Survey — Level 3
The full building survey, for older, extended, unusual or visibly tired properties. The deepest look you can get before you own the problems.
Valuations
Help to Buy, shared ownership, probate, matrimonial and Red Book market valuations, arranged through the same simple route.
Specialist reports
Structural engineers, damp & timber, CCTV drainage, asbestos, electrical, wall tie, tree and Japanese knotweed reports, when the survey says “look closer”.
Streamlined from day one
We introduce you directly, then it just happens
STEP 1
Tell your adviser
Say the word during your mortgage conversation and we make the introduction directly, no forms, no call queues, no being passed around.
STEP 2
Quoted, matched, booked
Gavin or Katie checks the property, gives you a clear quote, and matches it to the right surveyor from their handpicked panel. Happy? It’s booked.
STEP 3
Report, then a real conversation
You get the detailed report quickly, then a call with the surveyor to walk through it in plain English, the part our clients say they value most.
Transparency matters to us: Your Surveying Partner pays us a referral fee if you proceed. It never affects the price you pay, and you’re always free to choose any surveyor you wish.
Real reviews, real clients
What our clients say after we introduce them
These are verbatim Trustpilot reviews left by City Mortgage Solutions clients we’ve introduced to Your Surveying Partner.
We were extremely pleased with the service we received
“The survey was carried out promptly, and the report was very detailed, thorough and easy to understand. It gave us a clear picture of the property’s condition and highlighted both the positive aspects and any areas requiring attention. The surveyor was professional, approachable and happy to answer our questions, which gave us confidence during the house-buying process. We would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and comprehensive property survey.”
Gemma Deacon2 July 2026 · Trustpilot
Very friendly and efficient service
“As a first time homebuyer, they provided an affordable service from initial contact to after service support they were extremely proficient and provided clear helpful information on a home, helping me to continue on my homebuying journey. Having the post-survey call with the surveyor to explain and clarify certain points was really helpful and reassuring.”
Jordan W24 June 2026 · Trustpilot
Highly recommend
“Gav made the process very easy, explaining what the survey would detail. After receiving the report it highlighted multiple issues with the property, the biggest issue was the roof, recommending it to be renewed. This report saved me thousands. I would highly recommend this company. Thanks Gav”
Alan30 May 2026 · Trustpilot
Highly recommend very speedy service
“Highly recommend very speedy service and very polite to speak with thank you all.”
Shaun Gilbert22 May 2026 · Trustpilot
First time homebuyers
“First time homebuyers and we had a great experience working with Gav and his surveyor. Both were professional, thorough, and clearly very knowledgeable. The report we received was detailed, easy to understand, and we got it very quickly after it was done. Really helped us feel confident about the purchase. Would highly recommend to anyone.”
Jordan Nicoll5 April 2026 · Trustpilot
We were extremely pleased with the service we received
“The survey was carried out promptly, and the report was very detailed, thorough and easy to understand. It gave us a clear picture of the property’s condition and highlighted both the positive aspects and any areas requiring attention. The surveyor was professional, approachable and happy to answer our questions, which gave us confidence during the house-buying process. We would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and comprehensive property survey.”
Gemma Deacon2 July 2026 · Trustpilot
Very friendly and efficient service
“As a first time homebuyer, they provided an affordable service from initial contact to after service support they were extremely proficient and provided clear helpful information on a home, helping me to continue on my homebuying journey. Having the post-survey call with the surveyor to explain and clarify certain points was really helpful and reassuring.”
Jordan W24 June 2026 · Trustpilot
Highly recommend
“Gav made the process very easy, explaining what the survey would detail. After receiving the report it highlighted multiple issues with the property, the biggest issue was the roof, recommending it to be renewed. This report saved me thousands. I would highly recommend this company. Thanks Gav”
Alan30 May 2026 · Trustpilot
Highly recommend very speedy service
“Highly recommend very speedy service and very polite to speak with thank you all.”
Shaun Gilbert22 May 2026 · Trustpilot
First time homebuyers
“First time homebuyers and we had a great experience working with Gav and his surveyor. Both were professional, thorough, and clearly very knowledgeable. The report we received was detailed, easy to understand, and we got it very quickly after it was done. Really helped us feel confident about the purchase. Would highly recommend to anyone.”
Jordan Nicoll5 April 2026 · Trustpilot
Straight answers
Survey questions, answered straight
No, and this is the most common misunderstanding in home buying. The lender’s valuation exists to protect the bank’s money, not yours, and the surveyor may spend only minutes at the property, or not visit at all. A survey is the only inspection carried out for you, on the property you’re about to commit to.
A RICS Level 2 Home Survey suits conventional properties in reasonable condition, it covers condition, defects and urgent issues. A Level 3 (building survey) goes much deeper and is right for older, extended, unusual or visibly tired properties. Your Surveying Partner will recommend the right level for the actual property, and won’t sell you more survey than you need.
Just tell your adviser you’d like a survey, and we make the introduction directly, no forms, no being passed around. Gavin or Katie will call you, check the property details, and give you a clear quote. If you’re happy, they book it, and your adviser stays in the loop throughout.
You receive a detailed written report, and, the part clients consistently value most, a call with the surveyor to walk through the findings in plain English, so you understand what matters, what doesn’t, and what to do about it. That might mean renegotiating, budgeting for works, or proceeding with confidence.
Regularly. Findings like roof, damp or drainage issues become negotiating facts: clients use reports to renegotiate the price, ask the seller to fix problems, or walk away from a bad buy. One of our clients recently described the report as having “saved me thousands” after it flagged a roof that needed renewing.
We’re transparent about this: Your Surveying Partner pays us a referral fee if you go ahead. It never changes the price you pay, and we recommend them for one reason, our clients consistently come back with five-star feedback. You’re always free to choose any surveyor you like.
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