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Rainfords Chartered Surveyors

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7 Little Birches
Rossfield Park
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 3BX

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About Rainfords Chartered Surveyors


Rainfords Chartered Surveyors is a well established firm of independent Chartered Surveyors based on the Wirral. Steve Dodgson, proprietor, has over 45 years experience undertaking surveying, valuation and inspection work predominately in Cheshire, Merseyside, Shropshire and North Wales. As a company Rainfords are always striving to exceed customer expectations at every opportunity whilst maintaining very competitive prices.

The 'Rainford' name has existed on the Wirral for 250 years whilst Steve Dodgson Bsc, FRICS, MISVA, Dip(DEA), FlinstCPD (a Rainford family member and the proprietor of Rainfords Chartered Surveyors) has over 49 years experience at property surveying. His expertise is recognised by the fact that he is a past chairman of both the Incorporated Society of Valuers and Auctioneers; Chester Association of Property Professionals as well as being a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and a Member of the Independent Surveyors and Valuers Association (ISVA).

With all surveys being undertaken by an experienced chartered surveyor, Rainfords Chartered Surveyors has a professional image, offering high service standards to meet client expectations.

Rainfords offer friendly and professional service whilst maintaining very competitive prices on all surveying work and property needs including; Level 2 Home Survey Reports, Level 3 Building Surveys, valuations and defect reports.

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Do not make an expensive mistake by relying on a mortgage valuation report, many defects will not be advised upon.

Rainfords are Regulated by RICS and Steve Dodgson is a RICS Registered Valuer ensuring the highest professional standards at all times.

Helping clients to make the right informed decision as soon as possible in the exhausting house purchase process, the company provides clients with a professional survey service. With local knowledge and fully qualified personnel, the service is intended to be cost effective and tailored to your own personal requirements.

Rainfords Chartered Surveyors - Steve Dodgson is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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91 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 3rd out of 82 UK Chartered Surveyors

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Luke Goss
Wrexham
Steve was very professional, and conducts himself well in line with RICS members guidance. The report was very detailed and explained everything very well, and for any issues raised, steps we should take to address. Would recommend Steve for carrying out your necessary home surveys.
Karen Wright
Whittlesey
We received a very detailed report which was easy to read. Steve is very approachable and professional and we were able to speak to him with any questions we had. We would certainly recommend his services.
Jaki Howe
Wirral
I can't recommend Rainfords Chartered Surveyors highly enough. Extremely prompt and professional service. A very thorough report indeed. Thank you Steve.
Lee R
Tarporley
We engaged Steve to complete a level 3 survey on a property. The report was excellent and very thorough, detailing major and minor faults with pictures as evidence of the findings. All communications, over the phone and email, have been very professional and Steve is very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend Steve for surveyor work in the future.
Ange Davies
Ellesmere Port
We recently had our valuation done by Steve at Rainfords, he was very polite and professional, he explained the process well and did a very thorough job of measuring and photographing each detail in order to provide us with an accurate valuation. I would definitely recommend Rainfords.
Jane Kohler
I instructed Rainfords Chartered Surveyors to undertake a full building survey last year and was very pleased with how thorough the report was. Sadly I lost the purchase due to a lost house sale but I didn't hesitate to instruct him again for the next property.
John Jones
Wrexham
We found Steve and Lin Dodson to meticulous, honest and most of all approachable, informative and advisive in every way when they carried out all 3 different surveys on our behalf. They saved us from buying what would have turned out to be a money pit on our first survey, our second wasclear of major problems but unfortunately we could not complete the purchase due to our sale collapsing, and finally they produced a report that we can negotiate with the vendors and carry out the necessary repairs. We are truly grateful.
Jez Cox
Tarporley
I was given Rainfords Surveyors number by the Estate Agent of the house we were looking to buy. Right from the start, Steve was very professional and very approachable. As I know nothing about the subject I found him very easy to talk to and he explained his approach in laymans terms and explained how the service worked. He sent us the info on the company and charges quickly by e mail and arranged a date to carry out the survey a week later. He was happy to receive any questions we had beforehand about any specific issues we may have after our initial viewings of the property so he could look into these on the day. We paid for a full building survey as it was an old house we were looking to buy. He did explain beforehand that in very unusual circumstances, he may call us on the day from the property with any immediate concerns. This turned out to be the case with us. The house was an old Victorian terrace and had a number of concerns. Although we were disappointed with the findings, we were so rest assured that he done such a meticulous job. He sent us the survey within 24 hours and his results were very professionally presented. Suffice it to say we had to withdraw from purchasing the house. I would fully recommend Rainfords Surveyors and certainly hope to use their services again when we find another house. Many thanks.Moreexpand_more
Roger Walker
Wirral
Rainford Chartered Surveyors have been used by several family members over the years for house purchase and valuation puposes. The survey reports compiled have always been extremely detailed and accurate. I have no hesitation in recommending this Company to anyone who needs this type of professional service.
Tim Bull
Hampton
My wife and I found Steve very easy to work with and very communitive. His report of the property we are purchasing is very thorough and has provided a very clear picture of what maintenance will be required in the future years and exactly what we are moving into. I would not hesitate to recommend Rainsfords Chartered Surveyors and thank them for their excellent work.
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Matthew Briggs
Wrexham
We instructed Steve to survey our potential new home during the pandemic. Steve has kept us in the loop all the way through, the report was estimated to take 7 days after the survey was completed, we received it the very same day. The report is really detailed and we had some questions to follow up, and Steve helped us understand everything. I certainly would recommend using Rainfords and wouldn't hesitate in using them again!
Dr S Taylor
Haslingden
Thank you for providing the level 3 building survey. Although a few days later than expected the report was very detailed and identified areas of concern that are not obvious to a lay person. Highly recommended.
Ken Waring
Ellesmere Port
Thank you for your excellent service on the purchase of number 59. We have been in around four weeks now - couldn't have done it without you. Love our new home, it is everything you said it would be - Ken and Lesley.
Claire Hands
Wrexham
Steve was perfectly professional and helpful throughout this process. He managed to get an appointment at the property prior to the country going into lockdown, so didn't slow the process down! Communication great at all times and delivered within expected timescales. Definitely recommend!
Ian Walker
Tarporley
I also have used this company twice and have found them to be very helpful and efficient. Don't buy a house without consulting them.
Sara Bailey
Wirral
Have used twice and recommended to friends, who have also been pleased. Very prompt and efficient service. Detailed report emailed very quickly after the inspection was carried out. Exactly the service you would want.
Aimee Butler
Ellesmere Port
Steve was late to our appointment. I had to contact him to chase my report, which he stated I would have in a week but didn't recieve until 9th day later after chasing. Down-valued my property, stating the comparisons were better despite one of the comparisons he presented was a similar semi-detached 2 bed-property that sold for £6,500 more. When contacted him to discuss the valuation further, he was very unhelpful and couldn't expand on his rationale. I would not recommend this company.
Response : Dear Aimee, thank you for taking the time to provide a review and I am truly sorry that you are not happy with the professional service provided as the valuation did not meet your expectations. On the day of the inspection I was held up at an earlier appointment which resulted in running late for which I apologised on arrival. The report is a formal valuation report not just an opinion of potential asking price. It has been carried out in accordance with the ‘RICS Valuation – Global Standards 2017 Incorporating the IVSC International Valuation Standards’ otherwise often referred to as “The Red Book”. These are the professional standards issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to which all valuers must comply with. I am a RICS Registered Valuer and Rainfords Surveyors are Regulated by RICS.Regarding the valuation the report explains the market situation together with the rationale and methodology behind it. The problem lies in the original valuation of the property as a new build house. In accordance with the definition of market value in the Red Book VS 3.2 this includes any element of value attributable to a new-build premium. Mortgage lenders broadly understand the principle of this type of premium, and that such a premium ceases to exist upon first occupation and will not be realised on resale, this is reflected in the current market value.In respect of delivery of the report I indicated to you that it would take around 7 days, the report was emailed to you on the 6th working day following the inspection bearing in mind we had a Bank Holiday weekend in between.When you telephoned me following receipt of the report, I started to explain the rationale behind the valuation but unfortunately you hung up mid-sentence.Stephen Dodgson BSc., FRICS.Moreexpand_more
John S
Wallasey
Steve Dodgson of Rainfords Surveyors undertook a full building survey on a property I wished to purchase. A very thorough detailed and informative 80 odd page Report was provided that has enabled me to understand the property condition and to proceed with confidence on the purchase. I would highly recommend his work.
Robert Nugent
Wirral
Excellent experience with Steve, quick turnaround time and a very thorough Home Purchase Report.

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