Cooper & Codex is a solo practice, and I handle every commission personally, surveying or knowledge systems alike. I take on only as much work as I can give proper attention to, so every job gets the time it deserves.
For urgent matters, please call directly. Otherwise the form is the surest way to reach me with the detail of what you need.
Common questions
Which survey do I need?
It depends mostly on the building itself. Pre-1880 or traditionally built, listed or poor-condition property usually wants a full building survey; a sound, conventional inter-war home is often well served by a RICS Level 2; and a single specific problem may only need a focused defect investigation.
Try the Which Survey? guide →Do you provide valuations?
No. Cooper & Codex is not registered under the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme and does not hold the insurance that valuation work requires, so it is not something I take on. A survey report tells you the condition of the building. For a valuation you'll need a RICS Registered Valuer.
What areas do you cover?
Building surveying across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and the adjacent counties, within roughly two hours of North Norfolk. Knowledge systems and AI advisory are available remotely throughout the UK.
Do you survey listed and historic buildings?
Yes. It's the heart of the practice. Experience runs across all listed grades (II, II*, I) and Scheduled Monuments, with particular expertise in traditional construction: timber frame, solid walls, lime, thatch and pantile.
About building surveys →What does a survey include?
A methodical, visual, non-invasive inspection of the building, its services and site, written up in plain English: what was found, what it means, and what should be done about it (if anything). It does not include opening up fabric, structural calculations, services testing or a valuation.
How much does a survey cost?
Every survey is quoted individually. The fee depends on the size, age and complexity of the building, the access, and the distance from North Norfolk. In practice most RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) surveys fall between £600 and £900, and most Building Surveys between £900 and £1,800. Send the essentials via the form and I'll come back with a fixed fee before you commit.
Go to the form →How long does it take, and when do I get the report?
The inspection takes between half a day and a full day, depending on the size and complexity of the building. I write the report myself and send it as a PDF, normally within five working days of the inspection. If I find something on site that materially impacts your decision-making, I'll telephone you straight away.
What does RICS regulation actually mean for me?
It means the practice is registered and monitored by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (firm number 925582), carries professional indemnity insurance, and must follow a published complaints procedure. If we can't resolve a complaint between us, you can take it free of charge to an independent redress provider, the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, and you can raise a concern with RICS at any time. If a surveyor is not RICS-regulated, none of that applies to you.
Read the complaints procedure →What software and AI work do you do?
Alongside surveying, the practice builds a software suite for professional practice (dictation-to-report, a self-maintaining knowledge wiki and more) and offers grounded AI advisory: readiness assessments, implementation plans, custom agent and persona builds, and CPD.
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