Elliott Goodridge MRICS is an independent Chartered Building Surveyor delivering RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, drone roof inspections and planning support across London, Sussex, Surrey, Essex and Kent, backed by a full written report from a thorough, hands-on inspection.
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Providing professional support from due diligence to conception to project delivery.
Beyond the standard RICS Level 3 Building Survey, every instruction is delivered as a bespoke technical due diligence report, setting out the property's condition, its defects and what is causing them. Repairs are costed against recent tender figures, so you go into the purchase knowing what the work is likely to run to rather than guessing.
A lower-cost alternative to the full Level 3 Building Survey and a better one than the standard Level 2, which on an older property tends to flag problems without diagnosing them. The inspection is carried out to the same standard, but the report covers only the defects found, their causes and what they mean for the purchase. It does not record the condition of every element and it is budgeted, not costed, so it will not give you the evidence base to renegotiate a price or brief a contractor. For those and for any period property, the Level 3 is the report to take. The Defect Summary suits flats, newer houses and buyers who want a surveyor's judgement on the key risks at a lower fee.
High-resolution aerial inspection of roofs, chimneys and hard-to-reach areas, giving clear photo evidence with no scaffolding required.
Providing expert insight and input to specific defects affecting your property.
A forward-looking schedule of repairs and upkeep to protect a property's condition and budget.
Guidance and documentation to help planning applications move through smoothly.
Independent assessment and support to help resolve property insurance claims fairly.
Hands-on oversight of building projects from design through to completion.
Advice and liaison to keep building work compliant with current regulations.
Preparation and submission of the paperwork required before demolition work begins.
Detailed written specifications that set out exactly what a building project requires.
Independent oversight of building contracts. On time, on budget and properly documented.
Assessment of lease-end repair obligations, protecting landlords and tenants alike.
Documentation and negotiation support for tenants seeking permission to alter a property.
Managing the tender process to secure the right contractor at the right price.
No jargon and no one between you and your surveyor.
A free, no-obligation conversation about what you need. The visit is then arranged directly with the vendor or estate agent.
A holistic, thorough inspection of every property from top to bottom. Every inspection includes a drone survey as standard, using a range of the latest technology to uncover hidden defects.
A clear, jargon-free report covering findings, risks and recommendations, delivered within 7 calendar days of the inspection. Fast-track delivery is available on request.
Direct access to Elliott for follow-up questions and support through your project.
Goodridges Surveying is transparent by design. The advice is unbiased, shaped by the client's needs and every report is written for the property being surveyed rather than pulled from a template.
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Held to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' professional and ethical standards on every instruction.
A concierge model, dealing with one dedicated surveyor from first enquiry to finished report, not a rotating team.
Based in the South East and covering London, Sussex, Surrey, Essex and Kent.
Chartered Building Surveyor, Goodridges Surveying
Elliott is an independent Chartered Building Surveyor. He started his career in construction working on building sites alongside his studies, graduated in Building Surveying from the University of Brighton in 2018 and has been a chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors since 2021.
He joined a large multi-disciplinary construction consultancy on placement in 2017, returned after graduating and was promoted to Associate Director in 2022. He has acted as lead consultant to the London Boroughs of Brent and Lewisham, managing their refurbishment and minor works frameworks and has been the main point of contact for national brands including Domino's Pizza and Heineken.
He has surveyed everything from Tudor buildings to new build, but period property is his specialism, particularly Victorian and Edwardian houses. He looks at a building as a whole rather than as a list of faults. Damp is the clearest example. It exists in almost every period property and it is something to understand and manage, not something to fear.
That is why Elliott set up on his own. Friends kept asking him to look over surveys they had paid thousands of pounds for and too often the reports were generic and alarming, written to cover the surveyor rather than to inform the buyer. They diagnosed nothing, worried everyone and cost people the house they wanted. His reports tell you what is actually wrong, what it is likely to cost and what you can safely leave alone.
Based in the South East and available for instructions across five counties.
A look at real inspections, drone surveys and reports from recent instructions.
A selection of properties Elliott has recently surveyed across London, Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
Contract administration case studies are being added.
The survey was very comprehensive and he went over and above to be sure I understood his report. All in all very happy with the service we received, great value for money.
An all round wonderful service. Elliott was knowledgeable, helpful, thorough and punctual. His report was exceptional, very detailed and clear to comprehend. I'd highly recommend.
Elliott was a great help when purchasing my first home — super professional and a competitive price. Have recommended Goodridges Surveying highly to friends, family and work colleagues!
Responsive & friendly surveying service. Detailed and clear advice on the surveying report. 5 star service, would definitely recommend.
Elliott's survey offered us peace of mind — we really liked the budget costs provided, which gave us the confidence to take on our renovation project.
Great service, quick response to the enquiry and a fast turnaround on the report. Thorough, clear and genuinely useful compared to past homebuyer surveys I've had.
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