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Independent, RICS-qualified home surveys across Oxfordshire and the surrounding area. Know exactly what you’re buying — before you exchange.









Oxfordshire housing includes older stone cottages, listed buildings and modern homes across Oxford, Henley and the market towns — each with its own risks. Many defects, from damp in solid-wall cottages to structural movement and inappropriate period repairs, simply aren’t visible during a viewing.
At Sterlingworth Surveyors, our independent RICS-qualified surveyors provide clear, jargon-free residential surveys throughout Oxfordshire. Whether it’s an older stone cottage near Henley, a listed building in Oxford or a modern home in Didcot, we help you buy with total confidence.
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RICS-compliant surveys tailored to Oxfordshire’s property types and needs.
Our most comprehensive inspection. Ideal for Oxfordshire’s stone cottages, listed buildings and period homes. Full structural analysis with repair cost estimates.
A focused, cost-effective report for Oxfordshire’s standard-build houses and modern family homes in reasonable condition. Traffic-light risk ratings included.
Formal RICS valuations for mortgage, probate, tax, matrimonial or investment purposes. Trusted by lenders nationwide.
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Older or modified properties often hide expensive structural defects. Let us help you protect your investment.
Don't let hidden environmental liabilities devalue your new home.
Our clients save thousands on average by re-negotiating based on our repair estimates.
Drone technology spots hidden roof defects. Express speeds up your decision-making.
Comprehensive structural analysis for ultimate peace of mind.
Cost depends on the property’s size, age and location across Oxfordshire. We provide fixed-price quotations upfront with no hidden fees — request a quote and we’ll confirm the price before you commit.
For older, period or listed homes — common across Oxford, Henley and the surrounding villages — we usually recommend a RICS Level 3 Building Survey, as it provides the detailed structural analysis these properties require.
Most residential surveys are completed on-site within a few hours, and we aim for a fast report turnaround so you can make decisions quickly. Every survey includes a complimentary consultation with your surveyor.
Damp in solid-wall stone cottages, structural movement, roof and chimney defects, timber decay and inappropriate repairs to listed and period fabric. Identifying these before exchange can save buyers thousands in unexpected repairs.
We survey properties across Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Abingdon, Didcot, Henley and surrounding areas.
A mortgage valuation only protects your lender. A RICS survey protects you — giving evidence to renegotiate the price and a clear picture of the property’s true condition before you buy.