Professions: Surveyors

Based on our experience, common claims against small to medium-sized firms of surveyors include those relating to:

• Preparing surveys and Homebuyer's Reports that fail to note important defects.
• Negligent over-valuations of properties for purchasers and lenders.

The following claims are made against building surveyors in particular:

• Negligent design.
• Failure to properly inspect work carried out.
• Inaccurate construction cost estimates.
• Failure to adequately co-ordinate the work of contractors and other professionals.
• Over-certification of completed work.