Building Insurance Valuations
Building Insurance Valuations are also known as Insurance Reinstatement Cost Assessments. At Silk Sharples Jennings our expert team undertakes detailed inspections and measurements of all types of residential, industrial and commercial properties to allow us to fully calculate the re-building cost of your property for the purposes of insurance reinstatement.
Buildings insurance valuations are extremely important because being valued for the wrong amount of money can lead to problems with any potential claims. Where a property is undervalued for buildings reinstatement cost, this can reduce the amount that the insurance company will pay out on the policy and alternatively, if properties are significantly overvalued for buildings insurance, this can lead to the payment of higher premiums than are necessary.
It is not uncommon for owners to insure their buildings for their market value, which may be very different from the buildings reinstatement cost value and can, therefore, be incorrect.
We work closely with individual clients and insurance brokers to provide a service at all levels to ensure that your property is adequately insured for the correct value and once the initial report and valuation have been calculated the figures can be checked on a regular basis, as all information is then held within our files for future updating.
Get in touch for further advice. Contact us now.
Read Our Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
This is the total cost to completely rebuild your property from scratch if it were destroyed (for example, by fire). It includes not just bricks and mortar, but also the cost of clearing the site, professional fees (architects/surveyors), and complying with modern building regulations.
Reach out to our team today to find out which survey is right for you.
Yes, frequently.
While market value includes the land and the desirability of the location, the reinstatement cost is based on construction prices. For older, listed buildings or properties built with specialist materials, the cost of labour and authentic materials can far exceed what the house would actually sell for on the open market.
Explore Our Services
RICS Home Surveys
Buying a property is a major investment, whether you are purchasing a family home or buy-to-let property.
View serviceRICS Home Surveys
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceRICS HomeBuyer Report – Level 2
The HomeBuyer Report is a detailed inspection and report designed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to provide home buyers with important...
View serviceRICS HomeBuyer Report – Level 2
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceRICS Building Survey & Structural Reports – Level 3
A Level 3 Building Survey is the most detailed and comprehensive RICS survey available.
View serviceRICS Building Survey & Structural Reports – Level 3
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceCommercial Property
Appointing a Commercial Property Surveyor may be one of the most cost-effective decisions you can make when considering a commercial property or office space,...
View serviceCommercial Property
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceArchitectural Design
Are you planning to extend your property?
View serviceArchitectural Design
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceBuilding Defect Reports
Silk Sharples Jennings have over 20 years’ experience in providing property valuations and surveys including RICS HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys. In cases where these...
View serviceBuilding Defect Reports
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceConstruction Project Management
Overseeing a construction project is challenging, time-consuming and, without prior experience, very stressful.
View serviceConstruction Project Management
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceExpert Witness Representation
Where disputes have arisen between homeowners and neighbours or contractors, it’s not always possible to settle these issues quickly and amicably.
View serviceExpert Witness Representation
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceParty Wall Surveyors
As Chartered Building Surveyors and Chartered Valuation Surveyors in Shrewsbury, Silk Sharples Jennings can provide professional advice on a wide range of property related...
View serviceParty Wall Surveyors
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View servicePlanning & Building Regulation
Whether it’s a new housing development or a simple renovation; for any construction or renovation project to run smoothly, it’s essential that all the...
View servicePlanning & Building Regulation
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceProperty Valuations
As an independent firm of Chartered Building Surveyors and Chartered Valuation Surveyors, Silk Sharples Jennings have over 20 years’ experience in providing expert property...
View serviceProperty Valuations
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceSpray Foam Insulation Survey
When it comes to your home’s insulation, you need peace of mind that the job was done right.
View serviceSpray Foam Insulation Survey
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View serviceOther Services
There may be property related matters that you wish to seek professional advice about but which are not covered within the website. If so, please...
View serviceOther Services
Learn more about this service and how Silk Sharples Jennings can help.
View service