Business Details
Trusted Building Surveyors in Dunstable with 40+ Years Experience
Alan Rance Surveyors have been delivering expert property surveying services for over four decades. Our team combines extensive local knowledge of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire with specialist expertise in clay-lump construction and thatched roof assessments. As an approved member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association, we maintain rigorous auditing standards to ensure consistent, high-quality reporting. Our services include comprehensive building surveys, home condition reports, and energy performance certificates for residential and commercial properties.We prioritise clear communication, providing jargon-free reports with detailed photographic evidence to support informed decision-making. Our commitment to impartial advice is reinforced by professional indemnity and public liability insurance coverage. Clients benefit from rapid turnaround times, with detailed reports often available within 24 hours of inspections. This combination of experience, technical expertise, and client-focused service has earned us recognition as Building Surveyors of the Year 2024 by BUILD Magazine.
Services
Building Surveys
Home Buyers Surveys
Clay-Lump Surveys
Thatched Roof Surveys
Energy Performance Certificates
Commercial EPCs
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of local surveying experience in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire
- Specialist knowledge of clay-lump construction and thatched roof assessments
- Approved member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association
- Detailed reports with photographic evidence available within 24 hours
- Winner of BUILD Magazine's Building Surveyors of the Year 2024
Associations and certifications
- Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA)
- Elmhurst Energy
What people say
Highly recommend
Fast and friendly
Detailed reports
Professional and efficient
Approachable with knowledge
Services
Building Surveys
Our comprehensive building surveys provide detailed assessments of property condition. Using specialist equipment and 40+ years' local experience, we identify structural issues, maintenance needs, and potential repair costs. Reports include photographic evidence and prioritised recommendations to support informed property decisions.
Home Buyers Surveys
RICS HomeBuyer Reports offer clear evaluations of property condition for prospective buyers. Our surveys highlight urgent defects, maintenance requirements, and potential costs. With rapid turnaround times and plain-English explanations, we help clients make confident property purchase decisions.
Clay-Lump Surveys
Specialist assessments for clay-lump construction properties. Our RPSA-certified surveyors evaluate structural integrity, moisture content, and maintenance requirements. Detailed reports include conservation recommendations and repair cost estimates tailored to this traditional building method.
Thatched Roof Surveys
Comprehensive inspections of thatched roof structures by experienced professionals. We assess roof pitch, thatch depth, and water penetration risks. Reports include maintenance schedules and replacement cost estimates to preserve these specialist features.
Energy Performance Certificates
Domestic and commercial EPCs conducted by Elmhurst Energy-accredited assessors. Our surveys evaluate energy efficiency, provide improvement recommendations, and ensure legal compliance for property transactions. Reports include actionable steps to enhance energy ratings and reduce running costs.
People
Alan Rance
Building Surveyor
With over 40 years' experience in property surveying, Alan Rance specialises in assessing domestic and listed buildings across the Home Counties. His expertise in clay-lump construction and thatched roofs, combined with RPSA accreditation, ensures clients receive technically sound and practical advice.
Questions
Why should I get a building survey?
A professional building survey identifies hidden defects, helps negotiate purchase prices, and prevents costly surprises after property acquisition.
Which areas do you cover?
We serve Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire, including Dunstable, St Albans, Leighton Buzzard, Tring, and Milton Keynes.
What is an Energy Performance Certificate?
An EPC rates a property's energy efficiency from A-G and provides recommendations to improve energy performance and reduce running costs.
Do you offer commercial EPCs?
Yes, we provide commercial Energy Performance Certificates with detailed recommendations for improving energy efficiency in business premises.
What is SECR reporting?
SECR is a mandatory energy reporting scheme for large companies, requiring disclosure of energy usage and carbon emissions in annual reports.
Can you survey listed buildings?
Yes, our surveyors have extensive experience assessing listed buildings and understanding their specific conservation requirements.
