Founded in 1989 by Peter Banks, Banks Long & Co has become well established as an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors specialising in all areas of commercial property and residential land sales and acquisitions.www.bankslong.com15 St. Marys St, LN5 7EQ

JHWalter provides property and business services to national, regional and local corporate and private businesses throughout the East Midlands. Originally established in 1790, the practice has a professional team of 16 surveyors, business advisers and agents and has a total team of some 30 people- almost all based in Lincoln.www.jhwalter.co.uk1 Mint La, LN1 1UD

Often referred to as a "Structural Survey", the Building Survey is appropriate if the subject property is in poor repair, particularly if there are known structural defects or if the property is of non-standard construction. Such a report will provide in-depth technical information in respect of the structural stability of the property. For further advice as to which report is appropriate to you and for a quotation, please contact uswww.mundy-uk.com29-30 Silver St, LN2 1AS

Established in 1971, this esteemed practice has acquired an immense knowledge of the local housing market. It enjoys a reputation for high quality advice and excellent service. Under the direction of senior partner Peter Johnson, who is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), the company has practiced as surveyors, estate agents and property letting agentswww.stapletonco.co.uk17 Guildhall St, LN1 1TR

Richard Chamberlain and Associates (RC&A) are a long established quantity surveying practice with specialist expertise in dispute resolution. Senior practitioner, Richard Chamberlain has thirty-five years experience as a quantity surveyor and civil engineer in the UK and international construction industry.www.rcaexpert.co.uk1st floor/5 Silver St, LN2 1DY

Before committing yourself to what may be a very costly mistake, you can minimise the level of risk by commissioning a survey by a professionally qualified surveyor. Often a Surveyor's Report will enable you to re-negotiate an agreed purchase price. If required, Hodgson Elkington can provide budget or detailed cost assessments for specific repairs or remedial works, to assist in this process.www.hodelk.co.uk1 Oakwood Rd, LN6 3LH