
Served areas
- We serve Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, St Albans, Tring, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and others.
Business details
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years surveying experience across Bedfordshire and beyond
- Awarded Building Surveyors of the Year 2024 by BUILD Magazine
- Comprehensive, jargon-free reports delivered quickly and professionally
- Specialists in clay-lump buildings and thatched roof surveys
- Accredited EPC services for both residential and commercial properties
- Exceptional service with unbeatable quotes and proven client trust
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
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Purchasing a house or flat is a major financial commitment that requires careful thought. A Home Buyers Survey (HCS) from Alan Rance Surveyors provides valuable insights into a propertys condition, helping you make a confident, informed decision. Clear, concise, and jargon-free, the report highlights key details about the home. Our experienced surveyors carry out inspections promptly, offering a cost-effective service that enables buyers to move forward quickly and wisely.
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Alan Rance
Reviews (23)
Katrina
Sep 06, 2025
Alan carried out a survey for us during our house purchase in North Bucks. He was personable, communicated clearly beforehand, booked us in promptly, and provided a thorough, detailed report quickly. The inclusion of numerous photos, including roof shots, was especially helpful in guiding our purchase and future renovations. Highly recommended.
Charlotte Ng
Aug 27, 2025
I would like to recommend Alan to anyone who is looking for a surveyor. His Level 3 Surveyor's Report is detailed, efficient with nice photos for the illustrations. The 100+ pages report comes out in the same day of the inspection. He welcomes my phone call for further explanation and advice. Amazing and brilliant!
Laura Kefford
Jun 15, 2025
Damaris Amyes
May 31, 2025
Nikko
Jan 19, 2025
Charlotte C.
Oct 25, 2024
Jim Ashton
Sep 01, 2024
Alan is an absolute gent and his survey information was invaluable to me.
A very detailed building survey completed and report produced within 24hours meant I could decide what / if I wanted to proceed on the property - more importantly gave me the ability to confidently renegotiate with the seller.
Having read the report from cover to cover (3 hours!) Alan was always available for me to go through my concerns / his observations and offered further helpful advice.
I've now got a comprehensive "things to do" list once I take possession of the house - and some fantastic photos of areas you would never normally see! I've never had this level of detail (and backup from the man himself) before, after using numerous 'chain' surveyors over the years.
I cant speak highly enough of Alan and the service he provides - and will be insisting the my daughter uses him when they move in the next couple of years.
Thanks Alan!
Jim & Sarah Ashton.
A very detailed building survey completed and report produced within 24hours meant I could decide what / if I wanted to proceed on the property - more importantly gave me the ability to confidently renegotiate with the seller.
Having read the report from cover to cover (3 hours!) Alan was always available for me to go through my concerns / his observations and offered further helpful advice.
I've now got a comprehensive "things to do" list once I take possession of the house - and some fantastic photos of areas you would never normally see! I've never had this level of detail (and backup from the man himself) before, after using numerous 'chain' surveyors over the years.
I cant speak highly enough of Alan and the service he provides - and will be insisting the my daughter uses him when they move in the next couple of years.
Thanks Alan!
Jim & Sarah Ashton.
Linda Cain
Jul 11, 2024
Very happy with the Home Buyers Report carried out by Alan.
We received the 119 page report and photos later the same day.
Alan is very professional and is happily available to answer any questions you may have.
We have just exchanged contracts and looking forward to moving in soon.
We highly recommend Alan and wouldnt use anyone else!
We received the 119 page report and photos later the same day.
Alan is very professional and is happily available to answer any questions you may have.
We have just exchanged contracts and looking forward to moving in soon.
We highly recommend Alan and wouldnt use anyone else!
Aaron
Apr 09, 2024
Alan Rance Surveyors carried a full Building Survey on our prospective purchase and we are very pleased with the depth of the report and the level of service provided. Alan is very experienced and personable, and communication is excellent. He was very happy to respond to our follow-up questions, which he did very quickly. Definitely 5 stars. Thanks very much Alan!
Abi Browning
Apr 04, 2024
Chris Dawson
Mar 13, 2024
Alice Jackson
Feb 21, 2024
Really great surveyor and a lovely guy to chat to, he was able to advise my partner and I really well as first time buyers and helped us avoid a lot of mistakes! Highly recommend, especially for anyone not familiar with buying as he explained everything very patiently and was good at getting in touch quickly with answers.
Mihail Marian
Jan 24, 2024
Alan carried out a level 3 homebuyers survey on a house we had an offer accepted on. It was very easy to get hold of him and he responded quickly to our emails. The report was very detailed and came very quickly (the same day when the survey was done). As FTB we had a lot of questions and Alan was very helpful answering our questions and explaining the details. Highly recommend!
Mark Whaley
Jun 10, 2021
S. B.
Feb 15, 2021
Adam
Feb 09, 2021
We recently had a buildings survey completed by Alan. We couldn't be happier with the service that we received. Alan kept us up to date leading up to the survey and sent through the report really quickly once the survey had been completed. Alan was also available for follow up questions we had. An easy 5 star rating.
Glenn Wigley
Sep 04, 2020
I was introduced to Alan when he carried out an EPC survey and a structural survey on behalf of our buyer. I was impressed with Alan's thoroughness and professionalism.
Later when I needed a full structural survey on a property that I was purchasing I had no hesitation in asking Alan. Our survey was carried out quickly and professionally and we received the written report within 24 hours. I would have no hesitation recommending Alan Rance Surveyors.
Later when I needed a full structural survey on a property that I was purchasing I had no hesitation in asking Alan. Our survey was carried out quickly and professionally and we received the written report within 24 hours. I would have no hesitation recommending Alan Rance Surveyors.
Stuart Jones
Jun 10, 2020
Alan recently carried out a survey on a property I am hoping to buy.
The report was much more detailed and thorough than I expected and drew attention to items I had not thought of.
The report - running to over 100 pages- was emailed to me on the same day that the survey was undertaken. Overall I was very impressed with the service, thank you
The report was much more detailed and thorough than I expected and drew attention to items I had not thought of.
The report - running to over 100 pages- was emailed to me on the same day that the survey was undertaken. Overall I was very impressed with the service, thank you
Paul Rowden
Mar 04, 2019
Alan carried out a full structural survey which was really comprehensive and not only covered any work required to the property but on going advice regarding maintenance for each area of the property. Thankfully only one minor issue that was spotted and I have been able to rectify that myself. I would thoroughly recommend as a really helpful and knowledgeable chap who has also been incredibly helpful regarding a damp issue in one of our rental properties. Thank you, so much Alan.
Lynn Conley
Aug 11, 2018
Adam B.
Jul 03, 2018
I have recently instructed Alan on two properties On the first he saved me from trouble, and I withdrew my offer. On 2nd his advice and guidance has enabled me to obtain quotes for the remedial works prior to agreeing the sale. Alan is very helpful, knowledgeable, and offers a very professional and efficient service. I would highly recommend Alan! He is brilliant!
Amy Walker
Jan 10, 2017
L. Blackbourne
Feb 14, 2014
If you are looking for a property surveyor then this is a first class professional service I totally recommend. The survey carried out on our behalf showed major issues with the property. On that information I retracted my offer saving me money and time. Thank you once again I will be using Alan J Rance Limited again.