Prices are a bit higher than those of other competitors in the local market, but this service is worth every single penny spent. Communication was excellent, the surveyor's visit was very quick from the moment the order was placed, and the final report arrived within a week. A truly great business.
The company I work for rents out flats to students. Now the House In Multiple Occupation (HMO) next door to one of our properties came up for sale. According to HM Land Registry the owners bought it for £300,000 in 2023. The manager gave us first refusal at £375,000. I viewed the property and I thought that was too much given the state of repair so I left it at that.
A local estate agent listed it for sale and it didn’t sell. It was then listed on auction four times and it still didn’t sell. Then the manager came back to me asking for £375,000. Again, I said given the state of repair £375,000 was too much. I said that before I put an offer in, I want a structural survey and valuation at my expense. Now we are super keen to have two properties to rent out next door to one another side by side. By this time, I had made contact with an incredible mortgage broker who happens to be the chair of the Milton Keynes Property Investors Network. She referred me to Michael of CJ Bloor. I couldn’t believe the speed with which he acted when I filled in the form on the website. He rang me very quickly. I made the payment for a valuation and a structural survey. I asked Michael to liaise with the manager to book a time and date for the work to be done which it was.
I could not believe how quickly the report came back. I couldn’t also believe the level of detail which it went into. In James Bond fashion, the surveyor had a Goldeneye for detail! The valuation came back at £295,000.
Now I can go back to the vendor armed with this structural survey and negotiate a much better price. I paid £945 plus VAT for the structural survey and £695 plus VAT for the valuation. That works out at £1932. In James Bond fashion they had knocked the living daylights out of the asking price.
On top of that I went to the family builder armed with the survey. To be polite he said that with the incredible level of detail he could price up the work to bring the property up to standard for the property to be rented out without even seeing the property.
However, if you think about it, I can justify an offer of some £300,000 whereas previously I would have had to pay £375,000 for the property. So, I put some £2000 but have saved some £75,000. That’s a pretty good return on investment!
In true James Bond fashion they have left me shaken but not stirred.
So, the usual questions.
1. Was it worth the money? Absolutely.
2. Would I use them again? Absolutely. The James Bond property empire is being built and I am going to ensure that CJ Bloor will be my first port of call when it comes to structural surveys.
3. Would I recommend them to someone else? All day every day.
4. What would I recommend the public to do? If you are a property developer or a private buyer if you are serious about a property then before you put in an offer get CJ Bloor to do a structural survey and valuation. It will save you a lot of money in the long run.
If you have any questions about the work of CJ Bloor please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Excellent service, wonderful survey that was very informative including photos of certain points making it so much easier to understand. Very polite and helpful. Overall I would definitely recommend this service
Empathy, understanding, detailed, excellent customer service. I will always use CJ Bloor as my surveyor. Michael and the team take the stress out of the process and just truly are excellent.
CJ Bloor Property Consultants deserve nothing but an excellent review for their professionalism, service & efficiency especially Michael Turnbull.
Michael went above & beyond to fast track my file due to the urgency of the matter & turned it all around in under a week from arranging the surveyor & forwarding the final survey to myself.
I can highly recommend this company & would not hesitate to use them again if needed in the future.
Very impressed with CJ Bloor, would highly recommend. Great high quality report and very fast turnaround time. We would highly recommend them for a Level 3 Survey.
Reply from CJ Bloor Property Consultants2026.03.15
Thank you for the 5-star rating, Issy. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback and it was a pleasure assisting you. If we can be of any help in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best regards,
Team CJ Bloor
David Bain2026.02.24
I was very happy with the service C J Bloor provided. Showed up on time, completed the work in the expected time and I received the report a few days later. Great Job and I would recommend them.
Reply from CJ Bloor Property Consultants2026.03.15
Thank you for your kind review, David. We’re pleased everything went to plan and that the process felt straightforward from the visit through to receiving the report. Your recommendation is much appreciated.
Best regards,
Team CJ Bloor
Matthew Whitehead2026.02.23
I am very impressed by the level of detail and personal service that I have received from CJ Bloor. My partner and I requested a Level 3 survey and the report was easy to follow, thorough and allowed us to make a more informed decision about the property purchase. I would highly recommend CJ Bloor! Excellent!
Reply from CJ Bloor Property Consultants2026.02.23
3 survey clear, detailed and helpful in guiding your decision. Providing a thorough report alongside a personal service is something we genuinely value, so it means a great deal to know this came across. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the very best with your property purchase.
Best regards,
Team CJ Bloor
Roxxi2026.02.12
What incredible service. Have already recommended them and will use again. They were much speedier than others were claiming to be and saved us so much money because they went through all of the survey with us after we received it back and called them up to explain it. We thought we might need a specialist damp survey but they went through it all with us and reassured us we didn't. Super calm and patient. Thank you!
Reply from CJ Bloor Property Consultants2026.02.23
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to know that you found the Level 3 survey comprehensive and straightforward to understand, and that it helped you feel confident in your decision-making. Delivering detailed reports with a personal approach is always our aim, so your comments are greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your recommendation and we wish you every success with your new property.
Best regards,
Team CJ Bloor
Thomas Fung2026.02.11
I am very impressed with the quality of the report. It was extremely thorough and covered every aspect of the property in great detail. The surveyor was professional and easy to communicate with throughout the process. 5 stars!
Reply from CJ Bloor Property Consultants2026.02.11
Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear that you found the report thorough and detailed – we always aim to leave no stone unturned. It’s also great to know the surveyor made the process straightforward and easy to follow. We really appreciate the five stars!
Best regards,
Team CJ Bloor
Nicole C2026.01.26
We were very impressed with CJ Bloor’s Level 3 Home Survey service. A quotation was provided quickly and a date for the visit was scheduled. The survey was arranged within 5 days and the report was delivered promptly the following week. It was clear, detailed, and extremely helpful during our house purchase negotiations. Easy, efficient, and competitively priced — highly recommended.
Reply from CJ Bloor Property Consultants2026.01.27
Thank you for the kind words, Nicole. We’re pleased to hear the Level 3 Home Survey proved useful and that the process was smooth from quotation through to report delivery. It’s great to know the detail helped with your purchase negotiations, and we appreciate the recommendation.
Best regards,
Team CJ Bloor
VP Sangar2026.01.25
Very clear communication, great service, comprehensive survey- would highly recommend
Reply from CJ Bloor Property Consultants2026.01.27
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We’re glad the communication was clear and the survey met your expectations. Your recommendation is much appreciated.
Best regards,
Team CJ Bloor
Rob Langton2026.01.23
Unbelievable detail when surveying the property, very easy to contact and could not help enough.
Reply from CJ Bloor Property Consultants2026.01.27
Thank you for your feedback, Rob. We’re glad you found the survey thorough and that getting in touch was straightforward. Always happy to help, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
Best regards,
Team CJ Bloor
Ellen Bullock2026.01.22
Excellent communication throughout the booking process and following an excellent in depth report. I would highly recommend this first class service which is also very good value for money.
Reply from CJ Bloor Property Consultants2026.01.27
Thank you for your lovely review, Ellen. We’re pleased to hear the communication was clear throughout and that the report proved useful. It’s great to know you felt the service offered good value, and we really appreciate the recommendation.
Best regards,
Team CJ Bloor
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