Building Surveyor in Jersey C.I
H.C Surveying is an independent RICS-regulated chartered building surveyor practice covering residential and commercial property across Jersey and the Channel Islands. We offer clear, independent advice from a team of chartered surveyors who know the island’s buildings.
Independent Building Surveyor Advice in Jersey
HC Surveying provides independent building surveyor advice for residential and commercial property across Jersey, Channel Islands.
We help clients understand the condition of a property before they buy, carry out works, or make decisions about repairs and maintenance. This can include pre purchase surveys, defect inspections, schedules of condition, reinstatement cost assessments and general building consultancy advice.
Our role is to inspect the property, identify visible defects or areas of concern, and explain what those issues are likely to mean in practical terms. Where needed, we provide recommendations for further investigation, repair or maintenance.
As a RICS-regulated firm, we provide impartial advice based on professional standards and practical experience of Jersey buildings.
Our reports are clear, practical and written to help you make informed decisions.
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Commercial
How We Help You in Practice
Property challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and our expertise covers a wide range of everyday situations. We are here to help you with:
Home Purchases
Inspecting a house before you buy so you can negotiate or move forward with confidence.
Commercial Property
Advising landlords and tenants on the true condition of commercial units and lease obligations.
Defect Diagnostics
Getting to the root cause of frustrating issues like damp, cracks, or structural movement.
Insurance Assessments
Accurately calculating the rebuild cost of a property to ensure you are correctly insured.
Project Management
Overseeing repair, maintenance, and refurbishment projects directly on-site from start to finish.
Property Alterations
Providing the essential technical advice and Licence to Alter support you need when planning structural changes or property renovations.
Estate & Portfolio Management
Developing proactive, planned maintenance strategies to maximise the value, safety, and longevity of your entire property portfolio.
If any of these sound familiar, get in touch. We're happy to point you to the right type of survey for your situation.
Why Choose HC Surveying?
H.C Surveying Ltd., is an independent, RICS-regulated building surveying and project management practice based in Jersey.
The practice is led by Harry Chinn, a Chartered Building Surveyor and Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) with over a decade of experience across residential, commercial and industrial property in Jersey Channel Islands and London, UK.
As our practice is independent, the advice you receive is impartial and always aligned to your interests and to RICS professional standards, never to a sale. Additionally, because we are based in Jersey, you get genuine local knowledge of the island’s property stock, including traditional granite construction, lime mortar and the specific defects and maintenance considerations of older island buildings.
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Harry Chinn
Founder & Director
Our Building Surveying Services in Jersey CI
We offer a wide range of building surveyor services for both residential and commercial properties.
Residential Surveys
Condition Report (Level 1)
A concise overview of a property’s general condition, ideal for newer homes in reasonable order.
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Homebuyer Report (Level 2)
A clear, cost-effective survey identifying defects, risks and repair priorities before you buy.
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Building Survey (Level 3)
Our most detailed residential survey, for older, altered or high-value properties.
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Residential Valuations
Independent market valuations for lending or private sale, backed by local evidence.
Commercial & Landlord Services
Commercial Pre-Acquisition Surveys
Condition and liability assessments to support commercial property purchases.
Dilapidations Surveys
Interim and terminal dilapidations advice and negotiation support for landlords and tenants.
Schedules of Condition
Photographic records that protect both parties at the start of a lease.
Licence to Alter Advice
Technical review and approvals support for alterations to leased property.
Insurance & Risk
Reinstatement Cost Assessments
Accurate rebuild-cost figures so a property is correctly insured.
RAAC Surveys
Identification and risk assessment of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete.
Asset Management & Project Delivery
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Long-term maintenance and budgeting plans for estates and portfolios.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
Certified energy ratings for sales, lettings and compliance.
Contract Administration & Project Management
End-to-end delivery of repair, refurbishment and fit-out projects.
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How Our Building Surveyor Service Works
A step-by-step breakdown of how we inspect your property and prepared inline with relevant RICS standards
Enquire
Quote confirmed
Inspection carried out
Report prepared
Delivered to you
What Our Clients Are Saying
Harry played a key role in supporting a 250-property portfolio by providing insurance valuations for units across the UK.
He also delivered a student accommodation fit-out in Exeter working to tight timescales and budgets. He approached the work with professionalism, consistency, and a clear focus on delivery.
Harry provided pre-tender exercises for repair and remedial works to City Hall, East London, where his structured approach and attention to detail ensured a well-prepared and efficient procurement process.
He also delivered full project management services for the demolition of the Rank Hovis Building, East London, effectively overseeing the works from inception to completion. His clear communication and commitment to quality played a key role in the successful delivery of the project.
Harry played a key role in supporting a 250-property portfolio by providing insurance valuations for units across the UK.
He also delivered a student accommodation fit-out in Exeter working to tight timescales and budgets. He approached the work with professionalism, consistency, and a clear focus on delivery.
I had a great experience with this business and Harry.
They were extremely quick to respond, and the whole process — from my initial enquiry to receiving the final report — was completed within a week. Really efficient and professional service. Highly recommended!
Cannot recommend Harry enough. He provided a competitive quote and arranged a thorough survey quickly. He is RICS accredited and the homebuyers report was very informative.
He offered help in interpreting the survey and even worked organising things over weekends. If you want a survey I wouldn't hesitate to use HC Surveying.
Harry played a key role in supporting a 250-property portfolio by providing insurance valuations for units across the UK.
He also delivered a student accommodation fit-out in Exeter working to tight timescales and budgets. He approached the work with professionalism, consistency, and a clear focus on delivery.
We were in the process of purchasing our forever home and needed the peace of mind that the property had no hidden issues. We contacted Harry to arrange a survey and he was professional and friendly from the first phone call.
He gave us everything we needed to make an informed decision on what services we should hire him for, and delivered the report in the extremely quick timescale that was agreed up front. The report was to the standard that gave us a detailed idea of the condition of the property and advice on any areas that needed attention, in addition the fee agreed was as promised and great value. We would definitely be using Harry again for any future projects.
Harry supported us on dilapidations matters at lease end and helped us navigate the process effectively. His advice was clear and practical, and his input contributed to achieving reasonable settlements in both cases.
He was professional, easy to work with, and kept things moving at the right pace. We appreciated his balanced approach and would be happy to work with him again if similar matters arise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We’re here to help. Whether you’re looking for a building survey, a valuation, or simply some guidance. When getting in touch, please include property information such as agent/property listing, address, asking price. This helps us understand your requirements and respond more efficiently.
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