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Whitecroft Surveyors

Whitecroft Surveyors

5.0(27 reviews)See reviews ↓·Portsmouth

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Properties in Southsea and the surrounding area feature in the accounts left by clients of Whitecroft Surveyors, who return again and again to the thoroughness of the reports they received. Chris Snape is the name that appears most often, described as courteous, patient and never patronising when explaining findings in detail. Inspections are said to have been arranged quickly, sometimes at short notice, with the finished document following within days and covering defects, future maintenance and matters needing further investigation that buyers had missed.

Several accounts note the time taken afterwards: telephone calls lasting an hour or more to walk through the results, written answers to long lists of follow-up questions at no extra cost, and plain signposting to other professionals when something lay outside his remit. Practical advice that helped purchasers reach exchange, geology information included alongside the main findings, and a drone survey whose images were worked into the report all come up. Reasonable pricing and clear communication from instruction to completion are also noted, alongside help that continued well beyond the survey itself.

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Reviews

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Katie and Jonny14 August 2026

We have had an excellent experience with Chris Snape at Whitecroft Surveyors. He has been incredibly thorough and helpful in guiding us through our (many!) questions. His advice has been pragmatic and very helpful in getting us to exchange and thereafter. Highly recommend.

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Ben Farrell24 July 2026

Instructed Chris for a Level 3 building survey on a period property. Inspected one day, full report in my inbox two days later, and it was thorough enough that it changed how I approached the purchase. What stood out was afterwards. I came back with nineteen detailed follow-up questions and he answered every one properly, in writing, at no extra charge. Where something sat outside his remit he said so plainly and told me who to ask, rather than guessing. He flagged what mattered, told me where to reserve judgement, and never once tried to sell me something I didn't need. Exactly what you want from a surveyor. Recommended.

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daniel mccarthy23 July 2026

We have used Whitecroft for two surveys now. Chris has been incredibly helpful, his diligence and expertise are top notch, the surveys are concise, thorough and substantial. Chris has also helped us many times following the survey, providing a phone call breaking down the main survey findings and answering any and all questions that we had. He continues to be of great assistance and advice in our house purchase, can't recommend Whitecroft enough.

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Candice de Polnay8 July 2026

I was very impressed with the service provided by Whitecroft Surveyors. Chris Snape was always courteous, patient and willing to explain things in minute detail, providing me with a very comprehensive report with which to consider and evaluate my proposed purchase.

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Catherine Benham4 July 2026

Very happy with the service provided by Chris. A reasonable price, good communication throughout, not patronising when I needed further explanation on some things. Got a level 3 survey with additional drone survey. Was provided with the full drone survey as well as having the relevant images incorporated into the full report. Very thorough survey, pointing out many things I had missed on my cursory viewings. Would recommend.

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antony izzard19 June 2026

We recently instructed Whitecroft Surveyors to undertake a Level 3 Building Survey on a property we are purchasing in Southsea, and the service we received was outstanding from start to finish. Chris carried out an extremely thorough inspection and produced a detailed, well-structured report that gave us a clear understanding of the property’s condition, future maintenance requirements and areas requiring further investigation. The quality and depth of the report were excellent and provided exactly the level of detail we were looking for. What particularly impressed us was the speed of the service. From our initial enquiry through to the inspection, follow-up discussions and delivery of the final report, everything was handled promptly and professionally. Chris was approachable, knowledgeable and happy to discuss his findings, which gave us additional confidence in making an informed decision about the purchase. We would have no hesitation in recommending Whitecroft Surveyors to anyone looking for a professional, thorough and efficient surveying service. Thank you again for an excellent job. Tony & Rebecca Izzard

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Maddie Mantel17 June 2026

We were recommended Chris by my parents who have recently used him in their purchase. He has also completed many of our friends and is spoken very highly of. Being first time buyers, we were unsure of the processes, however Chris made it very clear to us throughout. We had some timing issues and he was very understanding and nothing was too much effort. The report came quickly and was very thorough, he also took the time for a phone call to explain it in further detail. We’re very happy with the service and you can tell he genuinely cares about his clients. We will be sure to recommend to anyone buying a house!

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