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Nick Lake founder and senior partner head building surveyor

Nick Lake - Founder and Senior Partner

HND Building Surveying, BSc Honours Construction Project Management. 


Nick is the senior partner and has been practicing Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management since 1994 and Building Surveying since 2016. He has been a quantity surveyor and commercial manager in civil engineering, new build housing, asset & estate management including facilities management. 


Nick has extensive experience in residential matters, specialising in a wide variety of residential inspections and surveying. These include Building Surveys, Home Buyers Reports and Home Condition Surveys if needed. Development Appraisals can also be  undertaken.   

 

Nick has been in the education system since 1994 striving to further educate in the Surveying Industry.


Qualifications:

· HND Building Surveying (University of Luton) 

· HND Built Environment (University of Luton) 

· BSc Honours Built Environment (University of Luton)

· BSc Honours Construction Project Management (Oxford Brookes) 

Useful Info

  

  • Civilised Surveying Services Ltd is wholly independent and is therefore able to give impartial advice on a wide range of property matters.  


  • Offering a broad spectrum of consultancy services to building owners, potential owners, banks and investors, specialising in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Essex, Greater London and beyond.   


  • With over 25 years of combined experience, Civilised Surveying Services Ltd can help make informed decisions about your investments. 



We can offer friendly expert advice to help you make the right decisions.

Whatever your property needs we can help.

Please get in touch and have a no-obligation discussion.  

FAQ

Please contact us surveyor@civilisedsurveyingservices.com

if you cannot find an answer to your question.

It is not a legal requiremnt to get a survey done when buying a house, however surveys can highlight a vast range of problems in the property that may not be obvious when you view the home. Hidden defects or developing problems could lead to much bigger and costly issues during your ownership.


A surveyor is someone who can check a property for defects, issues and potential future problems. They can also accurately value a property.


  1. Asbestos
  2. Structural movement
  3. Damp
  4. Japanese knotweed and other invasive plants
  5. Electrical issues
  6. Faulty drain pipes
  7. Roof issues
  8. Woodworm and Beetle infestation
  9. Insulation
  10. Flat roofing


We offer:

  • Level 3 - Building Surveys
  • Level 2 - Homebuyers Survey
  • Level 1 - Home Condition Surveys


We also offer:

  • Aerial Roof Surveys
  • Drone Surveys
  • Heritage Roof Surveys
  • Commercial & Private Property Surveys
  • Dilapidations
  • Landlords and Tenant Surveys
  • 48 hour Turnaround Surveys


The length of time for a survey depends on the size and complexity of the property. Most surveys are a minimum of 2 hours. We will provide an estimated timeline after we assess your needs.


You can contact us by phone or email to request a survey. We will schedule a time to come out to your property and assess your needs.


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187c High Street, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0JB, United Kingdom

Email: surveyor@civilisedsurveyingservices.com Tel: 07429 101739

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