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We've had an excellent experience. Smart Home Surveys are very responsive, communication is easy, fast, and clear as is the interface for receiving quotes, scheduling survey, and final reports. The su... See more
Thank you so much for such a thorough survey! These are definitely the surveyors to use to make sure all potential problems are detected. The team are extremely friendly and they moved extremely... See more
Great service. Friendly, easy, reliable. They don’t oversell and give honest advice. The service didn’t stop after the survey, they continued to connect me to local specialists to answer remaining que... See more
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Vela Survey is an independent residential surveying and property advisory practice, providing expert RICS home surveys, property valuations, snagging reports, and party wall expertise, across London and the surrounding areas. Formerly Smart Home Surveys, we combine extensive local knowledge, professional expertise and a client-focused approach to help homebuyers and owners make informed property decisions with confidence. From Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys to market valuations and specialist property advice, our aim is to deliver clear, reliable guidance and outstanding customer service at every stage.
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OFFICE 312 EDINBURGH HOUSE, SE11 5DP, London, United Kingdom
- 0203 621 8800
- enquiries@velasurvey.co.uk
- velasurvey.co.uk
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Surveying Made Easy!
In a world full of information Smart Homes where super helpful and very professional. Our needs where handled with speed and accuracy and made the overall process easy to digest. The reporting process is clear and easily accessible for all parties. Would highly recommend!

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Great experience, would recommend and use again
Good quality survey delivered within a few days. A month later I was facing some challenges and my solicitor made a recommendation for another survey. Adam took the time to give me a call and answer my questions. He didn't try to sell me another survey that I didn't need but gave me advice to help resolve the situation I was facing which I'm very grateful for.

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Very comprehensive report that was easy…
Very comprehensive report that was easy to understand. We had a call with our surveyor to run through the findings and this was enormously helpful.

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Through Survey and Explainations
As a first time house buyer what I loved the most was the suggestion on the type of survey I needed. The one that was best value for money.
After the survey I had a callback, which really helped in terms of priorities. I would definitely use again.

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Excellent Job
Smart Home Surveys were recommended to me, and for good reason. Efficient, friendly, reasonably priced and helpful. The report I received was detailed and helped me understand the issues I needed to think about before buying a flat. Would highly recommend.

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Highly recommend
Alex has been done a great job with the survey. He was very thorough and the report was clear and helpful. He made himself available to follow-up on short notice. Highly recommended.

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Highly recommend
Smart Home Surveys are so easy to deal with, super quick to respond and extremely flexible, especially during the stressful time of selling!
I would highly recommend Adam and the team!

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Exactly what a buyer needs from a survey.
Meticulously detailed report, overlaid with common-sense judgements. The follow-up consultation was particularly valuable: our surveyor was patient, constructive and extremely helpful with suggestions for possible remediation of the issues he had highlighted.

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Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience with Smart Home Surveys!
We received our L3 survey which contained all the key information we needed as well as taking particular care to the areas of interest we had in the property. The survey Kirsten prepared was extremely thorough and provided us with confidence to be fully informed in our purchase.
I would also highly recommend the virtual tour feature which has allowed us to obtain all the measurements and help plan things out without needing to visit the property.
Having used other independent surveyors before, I can confidently say that Smart Home Surveys are by far the best ones I have ever interacted with.

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The response was incredibly fast from…
The response was incredibly fast from start to finish. In particular, the service provided by Adam was outstanding. As this was my first time purchasing a home in the UK, I had many uncertainties and asked several basic questions, but he always responded within the same day. Since I had a tight schedule before my desired move-in date, I truly appreciated the prompt responses and clear explanations. This is a highly reliable company that I can strongly recommend.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Service & Highly Professional
We recently used Smart Home Surveys for a Level 2 RICS survey on a flat we are in the process of purchasing, and the experience has been fantastic from start to finish.
The entire process was smooth, efficient, and highly professional. The team provided a comprehensive and detailed report, highlighting key areas of concern and giving us a much better understanding of the property. Special thanks to Alex, who conducted the survey with great attention to detail, and to Adam, who was incredibly helpful and communicative throughout the process.
Even after the survey was completed, they went above and beyond by assisting us with a follow-up query regarding historical water ingress concerns. Despite it being outside the original scope of the survey, they kindly reviewed additional reports to help us make an informed decision—something we truly appreciate.
If you’re looking for a reliable, thorough, and customer-focused surveyor, I highly recommend Smart Home Surveys. Their expertise and service have been invaluable in our home-buying journey.

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Great communication and very helpful advice
I had a very good experience with Smart Home Surveys again, communication was great and I felt guided through the process from beginning to end.

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Highly professional
Highly professional, clear and concise correspondence and the survey report was very informative/useful. Would definitely recommend.

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Smart Homes Surveys were easy to deal…
Smart Homes Surveys were easy to deal with from the outset: responsive, enthusiastic and thorough.

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Prompt, thorough and helpful
Smart home surveys were very prompt, insightful and overall helpful with my building survey request. The survey was thorough and of high quality. They took the time to talk me through any of my concerns. Would recommend.

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Very Thorough
Very thorough work, and he took the time to talk us through the findings in detail.

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Efficient, helpful and friendly!
Smart Home Surveys have been incredibly helpful with our Home Buyers Survey process. We’re very grateful that the surveyor picked up on an important issue and flagged this at an early stage. All our questions have been answered very quickly and clearly. Definitely recommend.

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Top marks for smarthomesurveys
The team were extremely helpful from start to finish. I was particularly impressed by the friendly and helpful advice before the survey (selecting the most appropriate options); the detail and thoroughness of the survey report; and the opportunity for a very valuable discussion with the surveyor afterwards to go over the key points.
Absolutely first rate service... thank you to smarthomesurveys.

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Fantastic experience - would recommend!
Fantastic experience - incredibly friendly and professional to deal with and very thorough. Would happily recommend!

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Refreshing, efficient and professional
Adam was super responsive and took the time to speak to me and the agent to assess what type of survey was most appropriate. It wasn't a "one size fits all" approach, unlike every other surveyor we reached out to for a quote, where the criteria seemed to be, the property is X years old therefore you need a RICs 3, without any other factors being taken into consideration.
The survey was booked in within a week and completed ahead of the deadline (we received the full report on the Sunday evening of the week the survey was conducted).
SMART also went above and beyond to answer all our queries, without seeking to charge for "add-ons".
It was a really refreshing experience.

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