While building surveys may seem an unnecessary expense, it is vitally important for your own safety and peace of mind. When a surveyor fails to do the job properly, you may find yourself living and/or working in an unsafe structure. It goes without saying too that when buying and selling a property, guesswork is not a very scientific method for determining the correct price.

You have the choice of other surveyors, but an RICS surveyor has been certified to understand and follow the RICS Rules of Conduct. This is a set of strict rules and regulations that every RICS certified surveyor must follow. A RICS surveyor is your guarantee of not having substandard work, and you have the assurance that you're getting exactly what you pay for, which is an in-depth, precise survey with a completely written evaluation for your study.

As with everything in life, the old adage remains true- you get what you pay for.  Indeed, the fee you'll pay a RICS surveyor may be a bit more expensive, but you'll have the peace of mind that comes with a written guarantee. When you hire a non-chartered surveyor, there is no one to hold the surveyor accountable, so in the end, there is little you can do about learning that you have unexpected problems after the finalising the purchase of a given property.

If you're ever unhappy with any aspect of the work completed by a RICS surveyor, you may complain to RICS. RICS is a UK regulatory body which is responsible for investigating and resolving complaints. This is, however, highly unlikely because the requirements for becoming a RICS regulated surveyor are very strict. This means that you have the guarantee of being helped by a good surveyor who meets the highest standards.