01545 581 270 info@nigelstonesurveyors.co.uk
Aberaeron harbour at sunset, Ceredigion
Regulated by RICS 52°11′N 4°18′W · Llanarth, Ceredigion

Chartered Surveyors & Energy Assessors in Ceredigion

See the house behind the listing.

Independent RICS home surveys, valuations, EPCs and floor plans across Ceredigion and West Wales. Thorough inspections, plain-English reports, and a surveyor who picks up the phone.

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Buying a home?

A survey is your one chance to see a property clearly before it becomes yours. We inspect it thoroughly, explain what we find in plain English, and tell you what it means for the price you pay.

RegulatedRICS firm & chartered surveyor
ApprovedElmhurst energy assessor
BilingualReports and advice in English or Cymraeg
LocalBased at Oakford, near Llanarth

Three ways we helpyou move with confidence.

Whether you are buying, selling, letting or settling an estate, you get a chartered surveyor's view of the property and a report you can act on.

Also: schedules of dilapidations · compulsory purchase · compensation claims for roads, wayleaves and easements

Which survey do I need?

Tell us aboutthe property.

Pick the description that fits best. We will always confirm the right level when you call, and we never sell you more survey than the property needs.

RecommendationREF NS-L2

RICS Home Survey Level 2

Survey only

A clear, traffic-light report on the condition of a conventional home. It highlights defects, risks and legal matters for your solicitor, so you know what you are buying.

  • Condition ratings for every element
  • Issues to raise with your solicitor
  • Advice on repairs and further checks

Floor plans

Measured on site.Drawn to sell.

  1. 01

    Measure

    Every room laser-measured during our visit, with doors, windows and fixed fittings noted.

  2. 02

    Draw

    Walls, openings and stairs drawn up cleanly, floor by floor.

  3. 03

    Label

    Room names, sizes and the total floor area, ready for your sale, letting or survey report.

Approx. gross internal area 149.4 m² 1,608 sq ft
DWG NS-FP-01Illustrative · not to scaleSheet 01 / 03
Example domestic floor plan Ground floor with lounge, kitchen and dining room, reception hall, bathroom and three bedrooms. First floor with master bedroom, en-suite and a fifth bedroom. 13.42 m 8.36 m 9.48 m Bedroom 23.96 × 3.62 m Bedroom 33.18 × 2.74 m Bath Hall Bedroom 14.62 × 3.60 m Lounge4.88 × 4.15 m Kitchen /Dining7.32 × 3.62 m Rear porch Master bedroom5.10 × 3.86 m Bedroom 53.20 × 4.24 m Ground floor Approx. 112.6 sq m · 1,212 sq ft First floor Approx. 36.8 sq m · 396 sq ft N

Recent work

Two plans from our own files. Hover or tap to scan across from the line drawing to the finished, coloured plan.

Domestic floor plan example, ground and first floor
01 Domestic floor plan Two storeys · five bedrooms
Commercial floor plan example of a former bank with vaults and offices
02 Commercial floor plan Offices · vaults · staff areas

Energy assessments

Energy ratingsthat make sense.

Selling or letting? You need a valid Energy Performance Certificate. Rented homes in England and Wales must reach at least an E rating under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.

We assess the property, show you which improvements would move the rating most for the money, and prepare MEES exemption letters where they apply.

Energy assessments →
Elmhurst Energy approved assessor
Energy efficiency ratingCurrentPotential
A92+
B81–91
C69–80
D55–68
E39–54
F21–38
G1–20
47 E 78 C
Example: a 1930s stone cottage. Loft insulation, a modern boiler and heating controls take it from E to C.

Great service from Nigel, who did the survey for our first house. Very responsive over email and always happy to talk on the phone. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a chartered surveyor.

Emlyn Jones · Trefechan

From first callto final report.

A straightforward process with a fixed fee agreed before we visit.

  1. 01

    Tell us about the property

    Its location, age, size and anything that worries you. We will recommend the right level of survey.

  2. 02

    Agree a fixed fee

    You get a written quote and terms before anything is booked. No surprises later.

  3. 03

    We inspect

    A careful visit covering the roof, walls, floors, services and grounds as far as access allows.

  4. 04

    Your report, explained

    A clear written report, and we are on the end of the phone to talk it through.

Where we work

Rooted inCeredigion.

From our base at Oakford, near Llanarth, we survey and value property across Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, and further afield on request.

We know the stone cottages, Georgian townhouses and hill farms of this coast, and the issues that come with them: damp in solid walls, weathered slate roofs, and older houses that have been extended and altered over the years.

Close-up of a weathered Welsh slate roof Welsh slate · solid stone walls · lime mortar
  • Aberystwyth
  • Aberaeron
  • New Quay
  • LlanarthOur base
  • Lampeter
  • Tregaron
  • Aberporth
  • Cardigan
  • Newcastle Emlyn
Cardigan Bay 52.0°N – 52.45°N · 4.75°W – 3.85°W

Common questions

What does Nigel Stone Surveyors do?

We are an independent, RICS-regulated firm of chartered surveyors and energy assessors near Llanarth, Ceredigion. We carry out RICS Home Surveys (Level 2 and Level 3), RICS Red Book valuations, domestic and commercial EPCs, floor plans, schedules of dilapidations and compulsory purchase advice.

Which areas do you cover?

We cover the whole of West Wales, including Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, from our base at Oakford near Llanarth. We also travel further afield on request.

Can I deal with you in Welsh?

Yes. You are welcome to contact us and receive advice in Welsh or English.

How do I get a quote?

Send a few details through our quote form, email info@nigelstonesurveyors.co.uk or call 01545 581 270. We recommend the right service and confirm a fixed fee in writing before anything is booked.

Get a quote

Let's talk aboutyour property.

Send us a few details and we will come back with the right survey and a fixed fee.

Office
Fronfelen, Oakford, Llanarth,
Ceredigion SA47 0RT
Regulated by RICS Iaith Gwaith: Welsh spoken here
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