J & E Shepherd are recognised by professionals throughout Scotland as one of the dominant forces in the valuation of residential properties, with a team of dedicated Chartered Surveyors specialising in the inspection of residential properties. We are on the panel of all major lending institutions and have access to the latest information on every property sold throughout the country.

The valuation for mortgage purposes is a limited report and is used to guide lenders in the value of the property for loan purposes only.   This is not a survey.

Our Scheme II report and valuation is in a standard format designed specifically as an economical survey and as a cost effective way to minimise risk.  The inspection is more involved than a basic mortgage valuation and defects that might not be identified in a mortgage valuation report will therefore be noted. 

A new form of survey is currently being introduced which will entail a single survey being prepared for residential premises which are being placed on the market.

Our firm employs a number of building surveyors who would be pleased to undertake this type of inspection.   Fees for structural surveys should be arranged specifically and fully discussed prior to finalising any instructions.

J & E Shepherd expanded across the border into England and Wales opening on 2 nd December 2002 from our Central Survey Operations Centre at Pride Park in Derby.