Woodbridge is a stunning East Anglian town with a rich history and heritage dating back to the Neolithic Age. The town’s history has often been shaped by its position on the river Deben and the Woodbridge Tide Mill is one of the oldest working tide mills in the UK, having ground grain to produce flour and animal feed for over 800 years. The town also plays host to the annual Woodbridge Regatta & Riverside Fair, which promises family fun, entertainment, live music, crabbing competitions and more. Properties range from more modern flats and apartments to secluded bungalows and a variety of listed properties.
Professional advice is essential when considering a listed or historic property for purchase, and with an average property price of £360,000 (2016) in Woodbridge, those looking to buy in Woodbridge should seek expert assistance. Chiltern Associates are well known and respected in the area, with extensive knowledge of all property types in Woodbridge. Our detailed reports allow clients to collect all the relevant information they need before committing to buy.
Special challenges in Woodbridge include possible flooding from the river Deben. Woodbridge is also home to a wide range of historic and listed buildings. This includes properties with older brick walls, tiled roofs, properties at risk of rising damp, structural movement and other potential issues.
Surveying Services in Woodbridge
Chiltern Associates provide a range of surveying services for properties in Woodbridge, including the following four main services;
- Building Surveys – A thorough analysis of the property in question which looks at all visible and accessible aspects of the property interior and exterior. Care is given to looking into any hidden or major defects found within the property. Expert advice will be given on the approximate cost of repairing these defects. Our team takes into account the structure, age and construction of the property among other aspects of the property.
- Listed and Historic Building Surveys – Chiltern Associates draw from a wealth of experiences surveying listed and historic properties in order to provide a detailed and concise report concerning historic properties. The report will go into incredible detail, including any specific advice which may be needed depending on the style, age and construction of the property as well as taking other features into account.
- Enhanced Homebuyer Reports – This report is recommended for post-1900 properties in immediate reasonable condition. Chiltern Associates provides an in-depth report and analysis of the property in question, with photos included and advice given as to any defects which may have been found in a survey.
- Valuations – Chiltern Associates combine knowledge of local properties with extensive experience in conducting accurate valuations for all property types. This allows us to provide an accurate valuation of any property upon request.
As an independent practice, Chiltern Associates are not tied to any larger companies or third party estate agents. With extensive and specific experience in surveying listed and historic properties in Ipswich and across areas such as the Woodbridge, Kesgrave and Martlesham areas, Chiltern Associates are able to provide unique advice regarding each property we conduct a survey for.
Contact Us
For more details on the range of services Chiltern Associates can provide, including historic building surveys in Woodbridge among other services, simply fill out the form to the right and we will get back to you. You can also contact us directly on 07973 306505 to speak to a member of our expert team.