By Andrew Lockwood, MRICS on the 11th of Octboer 2025. A property survey is a vital step when buying a home, providing reassurance ot the buyer, identifiying defects and advsinig on potential issues that may arise. For a seller it will understandably fell bit intrusive. By making your property easiliy accessible ensures a much smother inspection for the surveyor and more accurate results. Proper prepartaion also speeds up the process. At Lockwood Chartered Surveyors we have many years experience of undertaking property surveys across East Anglia and have written this guide to help things run smoothy on the day of inspection. Step 1: Ensure Access The surveyor will need to access all areas, including lofts, outbuildings and garages as well as any locked rooms. These areas should be unlocked before we arrive. For tenanted proeperties, notify the tenants to ensure cooperation. Step 2: Clear Clutter and Obstacles to Save Time Rest assured we are not there to judge the tidiness of your prop