Independent Building and Moisture Surveyor in Worthing
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, bespoke building surveys, specialist moisture investigations and heritage building advice across West Sussex and surrounding areas.
INDEPENDENT, EXPERIENCED AND EVIDENCE-LED
Building surveys and moisture investigations based on practical experience
ABOUT AK SURVEYING
AK Surveying Services provides professional, independent building and moisture surveys across West Sussex and throughout the UK by arrangement. With more than 35 years of construction experience and over 25 years in surveying, I provide clear, reliable advice supported by practical building knowledge and modern diagnostic equipment.
Services include RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, bespoke building surveys, specialist damp and moisture investigations, and advice concerning listed and historic buildings. Every inspection is tailored to the property and the client’s particular concerns.
As an AssocRICS surveyor operating through an RICS-regulated firm, my focus is on thorough inspections, evidence-led diagnosis and clear, practical reporting to help clients make informed decisions with confidence.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Independent surveys, individually prepared
I am an Associate member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (AssocRICS), and AK Surveying Services is an RICS-regulated firm. I am also a member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) and an Associate member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (AssocCABE).
Every property is considered individually before a survey is undertaken. This is particularly important for older, altered, listed or unusually constructed buildings, where the construction, condition, history and potential risks must all be properly understood.
Each inspection is undertaken personally, and every report is individually prepared to reflect the property and the client’s particular concerns. Reports are not mass-produced or generated using automated AI reporting systems.
Complete the form on the contact page and, once I have reviewed the property details, I will provide an appropriate quotation for the required survey or investigation.
Bespoke Building Survey
Everything expected from a comprehensive building survey, with additional investigation tailored to the property.
The Bespoke Building Survey is intended for older, altered, listed, historic or unusually constructed properties where a more detailed assessment is required. The inspection can include enhanced moisture investigation, specialist testing and closer examination of areas of particular concern.
The report identifies significant defects, explains their likely causes and provides practical recommendations for further investigation, maintenance and repair. Photographs, floor plans and explanatory diagrams are included where they help clarify the findings.
Where necessary and agreed beforehand, selective opening-up or invasive investigation may also be undertaken to examine concealed moisture, decay or previous inappropriate repairs.
This service is suitable for clients who require a more detailed and property-specific assessment than a standard home survey.
SURVEYS FOR YOUR PROPERTY PURCHASE
RICS L2 and L3 Property
Surveys
RICS home surveys provide an independent assessment of a property’s condition before purchase, helping you understand significant defects, potential risks and matters requiring further investigation.
RICS Level 2 Home Survey
Suitable for conventionally constructed properties that appear to be in reasonable condition and have not been extensively altered. The report uses RICS condition ratings to identify defects and matters requiring attention.
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
Recommended for older, larger, altered, neglected or unusually constructed properties. It provides a more detailed assessment of the construction and condition, together with explanations of defects and practical repair advice.
The appropriate survey level depends on the property rather than its purchase price alone. I review the available property details before confirming which service is likely to be most suitable.
SPECIALIST MOISTURE TESTING AND INVESTIGATION
Find out what is causing dampness, water ingress or unexplained moisture before paying for repairs or damp treatment.
I investigate the affected area, assess the evidence and provide an independent written report explaining the likely cause and practical next steps.
Depending on the problem, the inspection may include moisture readings, thermal imaging, humidity measurements, material testing and borescope inspection. Recommendations take account of the building’s age, construction and previous repairs.
Inspections are normally non-invasive. Where further investigation requires opening floorboards, access panels or finishes, this must be agreed separately and authorised by the owner. Making good is not included unless arranged beforehand.
UK
Areas covered
8
Types of Surveys
30
Over 30 Years of
experience
Yes
Listed Buildiings
Is your Surveyor who they say they are ?
Is your surveyor who they say they are?
RICS has warned about fraudulent surveying websites falsely claiming RICS membership or regulation. Some have even used genuine members’ names and profiles without their permission.
A professional-looking website or an RICS logo is not enough. Before booking or paying, check both the firm’s regulated status and the membership of the individual who will inspect your property through the official directories. If anything does not match, contact RICS before proceeding.
I personally carry out your inspection and prepare your report. My details are:
Andrew Kime AssocRICS — membership number 6876815
AK Surveying Services — regulated by RICS, firm registration number 855568
RPSA membership number Kim0865
OUR CLIENTS SAY
Mary
Andrew follows everything up to the end, long after the survey, which was detailed and added helpful suggestions.
He saved me from making an expensive mistake at the first house I wanted, as the garden had subsidence.
I can thoroughly recommend him.
CN
We recently had a Level 2 house survey carried out by Andy and couldn’t be happier with the service he provided. He was very professional, friendly, and arranged everything really quickly, which helped us massively during the house buying process.
The report itself was extremely detailed, easy to understand, and thorough throughout. Andy took the time to explain things clearly and was very helpful in answering our questions, which gave us a lot of confidence moving forward.
We’d highly recommend Andy to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable surveyor. Excellent service from start to finish.
Kate
“Andy has carried out several home buyer surveys for us. He is always extremely thorough and has saved us a small fortune by identifying major and minor problems. He is always prompt with providing the report and is available to answer queries I may have about the report findings. Very good value. I can confidently highly recommend his services.”
Emily
Andy went out of his way to help my partner and I assess a prospective house purchase. He was generous with his time, detailed in his responses and we felt he was one of the only people we could trust. I highly recommend Andy for any prospective buyers.
Shirley
“Excellent detailed report. Very thorough in every aspect. Could not have asked for more. Will definitely be asking Andy for his services for future house purchase"
Sam
“Very pleased with the survey carried out on a property I was interested in buying. The report was very detailed loads of photos. I would highly recommend and use again.”
Jon
Andy provided us with a very detailed and thorough report on the damp issues we have with an exterior wall. A previous surveyor had neglected to spot this issue before we bought the house, so we Andy's report gave us a deep insight into the cause of the problem and the solutions he would recommend that we should take to repair them. He used cameras and instruments to ensure that every test was completed and that every aspect of the wall was checked and reviewed. Andy was very friendly and more than happy to talk us through the process and allowed us to ask follow up questions after the report was delivered.
Claudia
We recently had a Level 2 house survey carried out by Andy and couldn’t be happier with the service he provided. He was very professional, friendly, and arranged everything really quickly, which helped us massively during the house buying process.
The report itself was extremely detailed, easy to understand, and thorough throughout. Andy took the time to explain things clearly and was very helpful in answering our questions, which gave us a lot of confidence moving forward.
We’d highly recommend Andy to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable surveyor. Excellent service from start to finish