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INDEPENDENT
Clear advice without unnecessary recommendations or a vested interest in repair work.
INDEPENDENT · LONDON · RESIDENTIAL
Investigate.
Diagnose.
Report.
Independent property inspections, defect investigation and professional reporting across London.
10+ YEARS' INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
RICS ACCREDITED BSc HONS
RICS APC CANDIDATE
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10+YEARS' INDUSTRY
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
RICSACCREDITED
BSc HONS
BSc HONS
APCRICS APC
CANDIDATE
CANDIDATE
100%INDEPENDENT
ADVICE
ADVICE
LDNLONDON
BASED
BASED
01 / WHY PEPETO
INDEPENDENT EXPERTISE
Property advice that
makes sense.
PEPETO is an independent building surveying practice based in London. We inspect residential properties, investigate visible defects, consider potential causes and turn technical observations into clear, practical reporting.
From Victorian terraces and Georgian homes to modern apartments and new-build properties, our approach is measured, evidence-led and tailored to the building in front of us.
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DEFECT FOCUSED
We investigate the signs, consider potential causes and explain what may need attention.
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CLEAR REPORTING
Professional reports with photographs, findings, priorities and practical next steps.
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PERIOD PROPERTY EXPERIENCE
Appreciating the construction characteristics and recurring defects found across older London homes.
02 / SERVICES
Built around the
problem you need solved.
Whether you are buying, owning, renovating or dealing with a defect, we tailor the inspection and report to the property and the question you need answered.
Building
Surveys
Residential property inspections, pre-purchase condition inspections, period property surveys and defect-focused surveys.
ENQUIRE ↗Damp &
Moisture
Moisture investigation, staining, mould, leaks, condensation and potential damp-related defects.
ENQUIRE ↗Defect
Investigation
Cracking, movement indicators, defective masonry, roofs, chimneys, timber, windows, drainage and building fabric.
ENQUIRE ↗Major &
Remedial Works
Pre-works inspections, repair recommendations, schedules of remedial works and reports to assist with quotations.
ENQUIRE ↗Period
Properties
Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian and post-1900 homes, with attention to traditional materials and construction.
EXPLORE ↗New Build &
Modern Homes
Defect identification, water ingress, cracking, finishes, windows, roofing and external envelope observations.
ENQUIRE ↗Domestic
EPC
Domestic Energy Performance Certificates for homes and rental properties, subject to accredited assessor requirements.
ENQUIRE ↗Property
Reports
Clear written findings, photographic evidence, likely causes where reasonably identifiable and recommended next steps.
VIEW REPORTING ↗03 / PERIOD PROPERTY
UNDERSTANDING LONDON'S PERIOD PROPERTIES
Old buildings tell
different stories.
Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian homes can use different construction methods, materials and detailing from modern buildings. That can change how defects present, how moisture behaves and how repairs should be approached.
VICTORIANCharacter · Craftsmanship · Longevity
GEORGIANProportion · Heritage · Traditional Fabric
EDWARDIANDetail · Transition · Robust Construction
POST-1900Changing Materials · Modernisation · Adaptation
04 / DEFECT DIAGNOSIS
What's really going on
with your property?
Visible symptoms do not always tell the whole story. We document what can be observed, consider plausible causes and identify where further specialist investigation may be required.
01DAMP & MOULDWater ingress · condensation · moisture staining
02CRACKING & MOVEMENTObserved indicators · movement patterns · further investigation
03ROOF & CHIMNEYRoof coverings · flashings · chimneys · rainwater goods
04TIMBER DEFECTSRot · decay · woodworm indicators · moisture
05BRICKWORK & RENDERPointing · mortar deterioration · defective render
06WINDOWS & DOORSDefective components · weathering · performance observations
07DRAINAGEVisible defects · leaks · drainage-related observations
08THERMAL & VENTILATIONThermal performance observations · airflow · condensation risk
Reports are subject to the agreed scope, access and inspection limitations. Structural engineering, invasive opening-up and specialist testing are outside scope unless separately agreed.
05 / MAJOR WORKS
Know what needs doing
before you spend.
Planning substantial repair or renovation? A focused inspection can help you understand observed defects, potential remedial requirements and the areas that may need specialist input before contractor quotations are obtained.
PRE-WORKS INSPECTIONSREPAIR RECOMMENDATIONSREMEDIAL SCHEDULESDEFECT REPORTS
DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT ↗
06 / REPORTING
CLEAR REPORTS. PRACTICAL ADVICE.
Detailed findings,
properly explained.
Our reporting is designed to give you a clear record of what was observed, where the issue is located, what may be causing it and what should be considered next.
01Clear description of observed defects
02Photographic evidence and location references
03Potential causes where reasonably identifiable
04Recommended next steps and remedial action where appropriate
05Priority / urgency considerations
06Further investigation or specialist advice where indicated
VICTORIAN TERRACE · LONDON
ILLUSTRATIVE INSPECTION IMAGE
PEPETO BUILDING SURVEYORSDEFECT INVESTIGATION REPORT
REF. PS-024OBSERVATION 02 · MOISTURELocalised staining observed to lower internal wall surface.
02Visible staining was observed to the lower section of the wall. The extent and pattern should be considered alongside external elevations, rainwater goods and internal moisture conditions.
Potential moisture ingress or condensation-related issue. Further investigation may be required before a repair specification is confirmed.
Review accessible external areas and moisture conditions. Obtain specialist testing or opening-up where considered necessary.
Property photography: Robert Lamb / Geograph Britain and Ireland, CC BY-SA 2.0. Used as an illustrative London streetscape reference.
07 / SERVICES & FEES
Transparent starting
prices.
Every property is different. The final fee is confirmed before instruction after considering size, location, age, accessibility, complexity and the scope of inspection required.
✓FIXED QUOTATION BEFORE INSTRUCTION·NO UNNECESSARY RECOMMENDATIONS·TAILORED TO YOUR PROPERTY
Focused inspection for a specific visible concern.
Detailed moisture investigation and written findings.
Broader investigation where multiple defects or causes need consideration.
Detailed condition-focused inspection for residential property.
More detailed inspection for older, altered or character properties.
POPULAR FOR PERIOD HOMESFocused report on significant defects and potential remedial requirements.
Tailored to the issue, property and inspection brief.
Structured schedule to help clients obtain contractor quotations.
Inspection of visible workmanship and building-fabric defects.
Domestic Energy Performance Certificate assessment for standard homes, subject to accredited assessor requirements and property size.
EPC SERVICEStarting prices are indicative. Travel, unusual access, larger properties, specialist testing and additional services may affect the final fee. A written quotation will be provided before instruction. Domestic EPCs must be carried out and lodged by an appropriately accredited domestic energy assessor; availability of this service is subject to the assessor arrangement.
09 / ABOUT PEPETO
Independent expertise.
Clear advice.
PEPETO combines 10+ years of industry experience with an independent, building-focused approach to residential property. The practice has a particular interest in London’s period housing stock alongside modern and new-build homes.
10+ YEARS' INDUSTRY EXPERIENCERICS ACCREDITED BSc HONSRICS APC CANDIDATELONDON BASED
10 / ENQUIRY
Tell us about
your property.
Whether you're buying, selling, renovating or dealing with a defect, tell us what you're experiencing and we'll help identify the appropriate service.