Welcome to JBA Surveying
Meeting all your domestic surveying and business rates requirements
A Bit About Us
James Barnes Associates ltd, trading as JBA Surveying, are Chartered Surveyors in a multi-disciplined surveying practice based between Yeovil and Taunton mainly serving domestic customers in Somerset and areas throughout West Dorset and East Devon. Our commercial clients are to be found nationwide.
Since our establishment in 2007 we have provided clients with the necessary professional support they have needed to assist with many of their property related issues.
We focus on three key areas of work- Home Buyers Reports, Building Surveying and Non-domestic rating.
Professional Services
JBA Surveying is dedicated to providing high quality residential surveys in Somerset and Parts of Devon and Dorset and Business Rate appeals in the South West of England and beyond.
Every year hundreds of thousands of home buyers still rely on a lender’s mortgage valuation, assuming that it is some sort of survey. It isn’t. The lender obtains a simple valuation of the property to make sure they can lend safely, and these are sometimes completed without visiting the property using just a desktop valuation.
“The message for home buyers is clear: a home is the most expensive purchase you will ever make and going down a cheaper route will be a false economy if works are required.
“There are various levels of survey, and it is vitally important to have a qualified surveyor look at your property if you truly want to know what you are buying.
Take a look below to find out what we specialize in, and get in touch with any additional questions or to learn more.
Home Buyer Reports
To Provide Peace of Mind
This RICS Level Two report is the most popular type of survey, ideal for conventional properties built since around 1900 and without substantial alterations or extensions. It is the standard choice for most properties in reasonable condition.
Along with a summary of defects a Homebuyer Report can also include information such as how much the surveyor thinks the property is worth on the market, and how much it would cost to completely rebuild the property if it was destroyed and couldn't be repaired.
We also carry out 'Help to Buy' valuations for Target HCA.
Building Surveys
For a Comprehensive Investigation
An in-depth look at the property's condition, with advice on defects, repairs, and how to maintain the property. This RICS Level 3 survey is for larger or older properties, especially those that have been structurally altered or extended, listed properties, unusual homes, renovation projects and properties in poor condition such as the cob house shown! Formerly known as a full structural survey.
Business Rates
Cost savings for Business Ratepayers
We are a leading practice specialising in Commercial Rates/Business Rates. We put a lot of time into each business rates review and if there is a reduction to be had we will take the appeal to tribunal if necessary. We advise on the wide range of relief and exemptions available to businesses.
Get in Touch
Questions, comments or requests? Feel free to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.
1 Farm Cottages Speckington Bridgehampton Yeovil BA22 8HB
Tel: 07872 181 561.