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Chartered surveyors in Macclesfield

6 RICS surveyors covering 2 postcode districts around Macclesfield, in the North West. RICS Home Survey Level 2 and Level 3, and RICS Residential Valuation.

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Our Macclesfield records show an unusual pairing: estates from 1983 to 1999 lead the 55 reports we have issued since 2023, with pre-1900 houses close behind, so a surveyor here can swap centuries between appointments. The older stock, about one house in five, needs the full solid-wall discipline; the newer estates mostly raise questions about glazing, roof coverings reaching mid-life and the quality of alterations since. In between, houses from 1965 to 1982 are actually the town's largest single group, so that era's habits are well represented too. The Bollin and the Dane are the local watercourses, and we confirm the flood position as part of each report.

Local conditions

What we check in Macclesfield.

Drawn from official open data for this area, not written from a template. It tells you what a survey here has to account for. It is not a substitute for the formal searches, and we say where those live.

River Mersey and Bollin
Flood risk is one of the first things we check, because it affects insurance, lending and what we look at underfoot. The River Mersey, Bollin, River Bollin, River Dane are all within reach of Macclesfield.Check this property on the official service
1983–1999 leads locally
Across the 49 homes we have surveyed in and around Macclesfield, 24% were 1983–1999. Era decides what we look hardest at — damp-proof courses, wall ties, or first-generation cavity insulation.What a survey covers
Cheshire East
Building control records, conservation area status and planning history for Macclesfield sit with Cheshire East. Where alterations look unauthorised we will say so, and tell you what to ask your solicitor to confirm.

Sources: Environment Agency flood areas and ONS boundary data, both Open Government Licence; coalfield extents from published Coal Authority and BGS mapping. Coalfield boundaries are indicative. A mining report is the authoritative answer for any individual property.

The housing stock in Macclesfield.

22.3%

of homes within 2.4km of the centre were built in 1965–1982. Age is the strongest single predictor of what a survey finds, so it is where we start before we have seen the property.

Homes in Macclesfield by construction era, compared with England and Wales
BuiltShareCompared with England & WalesHomes
Pre-190020.7%+5.2 pts6,920
1900–19295.1%-4.9 pts1,720
1930s8.8%-1.1 pts2,940
1945–196415.6%about average5,220
1965–198222.3%+4 pts7,470
1983–199913.1%+1.2 pts4,390
2000 onwards14.4%-3.7 pts4,830

33,490 homes across 43 statistical areas within 2.4km of the centre. The marker on each bar is the England and Wales share. Source: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

What that means on an inspection

1965–1982

Cavity walls with insulation increasingly built in, flat-roofed elements such as garages, dormers and rear additions, and a broader range of manufactured materials.

What we usually find. Flat roofs of this era are frequently on their second or third covering and are a common source of water ingress. Textured coatings applied before the mid-1980s may contain asbestos, as may some cement products, soffits and floor tiles.

Worth knowing. Asbestos-containing materials are usually safe if undisturbed and in good order, but they matter a great deal if you intend to remove ceilings, take down a garage or open up the layout.

Pre-1900

Normally solid walls of brick or stone with no cavity, lime mortar, timber suspended floors and lath-and-plaster internally. Any damp-proof course is either slate or absent altogether.

What we usually find. Damp at low level is the most frequent finding, usually where a slate damp-proof course has been bridged by raised ground or by later solid floors and cement render. Chimney stacks, roof coverings and rainwater goods are often at or beyond the end of their serviceable lives, and earlier repointing in cement rather than lime can trap moisture and spall the brick face.

Worth knowing. Solid walls cannot be treated like cavity walls. Injected chemical courses and internal tanking frequently move the problem rather than resolve it, so the cause matters more than the last remedy applied.

These are tendencies of the local stock, not findings on any particular house. A well-maintained Victorian terrace can be in better order than a neglected 1990s semi, which is the entire reason a survey is done on the building in front of you rather than on its postcode.

Our own record here

What we have surveyed in Macclesfield.

Aggregate figures only, with no property identifiable.

61reports issued in Macclesfield since 2023, including 37 surveys and 10 valuations. Every one inspected by an RICS surveyor who works this area.

The ages we have been inside

1983–199924%
Pre-190020%
1965–198220%
2000 onwards16%
1930s and 40s10%
1950s and early 60s6%

What they are

Detached house43%
Mid-terraced house24%
Semi-detached house18%

Across the 49 homes behind those reports.

Most often 1983–1999. Generally sound, with issues tending to be maintenance rather than construction: sealed-unit windows losing their seal, render cracking, and condensation where ventilation has not kept pace with later draught-proofing. Your report is written around what your property actually is.

Counted from our own job records, issued reports only. Aggregate figures: no address, client or property detail is published, here or anywhere on this site.

Areas we cover

Across Macclesfield and around it.

  • Bollington
  • Poynton
  • Prestbury
  • Rainow
  • Sutton
  • Langley
  • Tytherington
  • Henbury
  • Gawsworth
  • Adlington
  • Mottram
  • Kettleshulme
Buying here

What to check before you buy in Macclesfield.

  • Hilly TerrainThe area's undulating landscape can result in challenges related to drainage and water runoff.
  • Victorian and Edwardian HomesMany of these older properties may have dated plumbing and electrical systems, requiring upgrades.
  • Cheshire BricksSome properties in Macclesfield feature locally-produced bricks, which may degrade over time and need replacement.
  • WeatheringMacclesfield's climate, like many parts of the UK, can cause wear and tear on external structures such as roofing and gutters.

Mitigating Factors

  • RICS Home SurveysA thorough RICS Home Survey can reveal important details about the property's structural health, aiding in price negotiations or planning future repairs.
  • Local ExpertiseEngaging with contractors who have local experience can lead to more effective solutions, given the area's specific geographical and climatic conditions.
  • Cheshire East Council ResourcesThe local council provides guidelines and potential support for structural improvements and renovations.

Considerations for Different Property Types

  • Modern HomesGenerally built to high standards, yet it's advisable to undertake a survey to rule out any construction issues.
  • 1960s and 1970s BuildsThese often require upgrades for better energy efficiency and may also need aesthetic improvements.
  • Period PropertiesThese offer charm and historical value but can entail significant renovation costs, including potentially costly planning permissions.
Available in Macclesfield

Which survey do you need?

RICS Level 2

RICS Home Survey — Level 2

A conventional house or flat, built this century or last, in reasonable order

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RICS Level 3

RICS Home Survey — Level 3

Older, larger, altered or extended, or anything already showing signs of movement or damp

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Red Book

RICS Residential Valuation

You need a figure rather than a condition report, for probate, Help to Buy or shared ownership

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Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before you instruct us, and it does not change afterwards.

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