The Cotswolds - quintessential English charm
Specialist surveys and valuations for character cottages, period homes, and countryside retreats across the Cotswolds.
Picturesque, tranquil and with timeless beauty
The glorious Cotswolds runs through five counties, including Warwickshire, delighting its residents and visitors with its honey-coloured stone, rolling hills and simply breathtaking views. Not just a place for living the dream, The Cotswolds also offers a potentially good investment opportunity too.
Adorned with pretty traditional cottages, striking manor houses, contemporary barn conversions with period features, and detached family homes with spacious gardens - the villages of the Cotswolds nestle in swathes of stunning countryside.
If you’re looking for something special in the north-Cotswolds area, we’d recommend exploring these charming villages: Shipston on Stour, the delightful medieval market town; Chipping Campden, rich in listed buildings and known for its distinctive 14th century High Street; Moreton in Marsh, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; and Broadway often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’.
Popular as a relocation for city dwellers looking for fine country living, boasting impressive schools and with many well-respected companies headquartered here for career opportunities, the Cotswolds is definitely village life at its best.
Cotswold Surveys
Surveying Cotswold properties requires specialist knowledge, and we have extensive experience inspecting the region’s distinctive stone-built homes. From 17th-century cottages to converted barns and modern countryside retreats, these characterful buildings can present complex issues, including traditional construction methods, movement, and moisture management. Whether you're buying, selling, or maintaining a property in the Cotswolds, our surveys provide the expert insight you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
Level 3 Building Survey – In-depth assessment for older or altered properties.
Level 2 Home Survey – Clear, structured report for conventional homes.
Vendor’s Survey – Helping sellers of homes prepare before listing.
Drone Roof Survey – Aerial inspections for hard-to-reach areas.
Valuations in The Cotswolds
We provide expert RICS valuations across the Cotswolds for inheritance tax, capital gains, matrimonial, and other legal purposes. With in-depth local knowledge, we deliver clear, reliable reports tailored to your needs—ensuring you have the right information when it matters most.
Red Book Valuation – Formal RICS valuation for legal or financial purposes.
Help to Buy Valuation – Required for redeeming or repaying a Help to Buy loan.
Shared Ownership Valuation – For staircasing or selling a shared ownership property.
Right to Buy Valuation – Supporting Right to Buy applications.
Matrimonial & Divorce Settlement Valuation – Assisting with asset division.
Probate & Inheritance Tax Valuation – HMRC-compliant valuation for estates.
Capital Gains Tax Valuation – Calculating property gains for tax purposes.
Insurance Reinstatement Cost Assessment – Determining rebuild costs for insurance purposes.
See what our clients say…
★★★★★
“Can’t speak highly enough of James and Richard.
Clear communication from the start, a thorough, well evidenced and well referenced report returned within 48 hours. Having the photos of defects and references standards made communicating with our vendor about the issues much easier and easier for them to understand what we required fixing. Clearly explained our options and were totally honest with our needs (I would have paid more for the extras but told I didn’t need them for the property).
The follow up conversation about the issues raised was reassuring and gave us a greater ability to negotiate with our vendor.
Worth every penny.”
Danny B.
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“Great experience using Richard Russell Surveyors - not the cheapest Level 3 & Drone Survey we could find but undoubtedly the most thorough.
We had a helpful pre-survey consultation to discuss some areas of the property we were particularly keen to know more about, within 2 days of the survey, we had the report in our inbox, which was excellent. Really detailed and helped us feel more informed with our purchase.
Following the survey, James was happy to assist us with clarifying a few areas we wanted to understand more about.
All in all an excellent service - thank you!”
Mike W.
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