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Surveyor mistake? How we can help

My surveyor has made a mistake, what can I do?

For guidance on surveyor mistake compensation claims contact our free legal helpline. Call 0333 888 0403 or email us at [email protected] with brief details of your claim.

Surveyors, just like any other professional, make mistakes. Sometimes the surveyor’s mistake can have far reaching consequences for their client and result in substantial financial loss. When this occurs you will probably want to think about making a legal claim for compensation. The aim of compensation is to cover the financial losses you have incurred as a direct result of the surveyor mistake. This may reflect the degree to which your property’s value has been diminished by the mistake or the cost of remedial works.

What type of surveyor mistake can I claim for?

There are a number of common mistakes that surveyors make. One particular category is ‘failure to warn’. This is where the surveyor has a duty to report to their client on the condition of a property but fails to identify a serious problem. This includes failing to warn that:

  • a property has subsidence;
  • there is a structural defect;
  • the property has a damp problem;
  • the property contains asbestos;
  • there is dry rot; and
  • it is affected by Japanese Knotweed.

Surveyors can also make a mistake in relation to:

  • valuing a property;
  • measuring a property; and
  • failing to consider adverse rights affecting a property, such as a right of way.

How should I go about making a surveyor mistake claim?

If your surveyor has made a mistake then we would recommend that you seek immediate legal advice from a specialist solicitor. The solicitor will need to consider whether the mistake is likely to amount to ‘negligence’ in the strict legal sense of the word and what financial loss can be recovered.

Are there any time limits I should be aware of?

Yes. The standard limitation period is 6 years from the date of the surveyor’s mistake, or 3 years from the date you first discovered the mistake. However time limits are complex and professional advice should always be taken.

How we can help you with your surveyor mistake claim.

We specialise in surveyor negligence cases on a nationwide basis. We operate a legal helpline which you can contact for a FREE case assessment. Call 0333 888 0403. Alternatively you can email us at [email protected] with brief details of your proposed claim.

No Win, No Fee funding.

We deal with surveyor mistake claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. We will assess the merits of your case and if it is suitable we will give you details of our No Win, No Fee option.

 

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It is run by Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP, an award-winning firm of solicitors specialising in professional negligence law. We have been awarded Lexcel accreditation by The Law Society for excellence in client care and the firm is included in the independent guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500.

We exclusively represent claimants and provide a nationwide service throughout England and Wales. We are usually able to offer No Win, No Fee funding where the prospects of success are good, and the value of the compensation claim exceeds £25,000.

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 CLAIMS VALUED BELOW £25,000 

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer No Win, No Fee funding for claims valued below £25,000. However, we can assist with these claims if you have legal expenses insurance and or would like to set an initial fee limit on a privately funded basis.