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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smart Home Surveys have been great to work with and have always responded very quickly to our requests and provided very useful recommendations for our next steps. They have been very flexible in meet... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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  1. Chartered Surveyor
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  4. Real Estate Consultant

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

15 April 2025
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Thanks Matt for such a great review. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

16 May 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks Dan, I'm glad I was able to help. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

22 April 2025
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Thank you, I'm glad the call was helpful. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

15 February 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thank you Dan, one of the most important parts of my job is to recommend the right level of survey based on researching the property rather than just trying to sell a product, I'm glad you appreciated that. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

19 March 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thank you Claire, I'm glad you found the service useful. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

5 March 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Many thanks Julien, we try to be agile and respond quickly. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

26 February 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks Aimee, we hope to reduce as much seller or buyer stress as we can! Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

19 February 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks Chris, that's a great review. I'm glad you found the consultation enhanced the report. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

19 February 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thank you for such a comprehensive and supportive review, I'm glad the service was useful. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

19 February 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks so much Rie for your kind words - we really appreciate it. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

20 January 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thank you for such a thorough review Luca, I'm glad we helped with your decision making. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

6 February 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks Gisela, we enjoyed working wit hyou. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly professional

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

3 February 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thank you so much for your review. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

16 January 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Many thanks Jamie, I'm glad you found the service useful. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Thorough

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

15 January 2025
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks Elspeth and good luck with your house purchase. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

19 December 2024
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks Maddy, I'm glad we were able get you the information you needed. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

18 November 2024
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks Rafe, I'm glad you were happy with the service. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience - would recommend!

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

14 November 2024
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks Dave, it was a pleasure working with you. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

2 October 2024
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Reply from Vela Survey

Thanks for such a comprehensive review Lauren. I'm glad you felt that our advice was useful. Adam

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