Appraisers

Appraisers: directory of firms

Independent property appraisals and valuations. Browse appraisers by city, and see what to check before you hire.

This kind of work is often limited to licensed or registered professionals. Ask for their licence or registration number before you share any details.

Directory only

LokalMatch doesn’t take requests for appraisers in the UK and doesn’t pass your details to anyone. Firms are listed as a directory: compare them and contact the ones you choose directly. LokalMatch doesn’t recommend any firm.

Paid listings and paid requests aren’t switched on for this service in the UK.

Find appraisers by city

England

Show 173 cities

Northern Ireland

Show 7 cities

Scotland

Show 10 cities

Wales

Show 5 cities

What affects the fees appraisers charge

Fees depend on the work involved and how the professional bills. We only publish fee ranges when they’re backed by real LokalMatch data or reliable sources. Until then, here’s what usually changes the fee:

Scope and complexity of the work
How the professional bills: hourly, flat fee or retainer
Experience and seniority of the person doing the work
Deadlines and how urgent the work is
Third-party costs such as filing, registration or government fees

How to compare appraisers before you hire

Check that they are licensed or registered for this work where you live, on the regulator’s public register.
Look for experience with matters like yours, and ask who will actually handle your file.
Ask how they charge before any work starts, and get the terms in writing.
Compare two or three professionals before you decide.
Be wary of anyone who guarantees a particular outcome.

Questions to ask appraisers before you hire

Are you licensed or registered for this work, and with which body?
Have you handled matters like mine before?
Who will do the work, and who will I deal with day to day?
How do you charge: hourly, a flat fee or a retainer?
What is included in your fee, and what costs extra?
Will you confirm the scope and fees in a written engagement letter?
Do you carry professional liability insurance?

Licences and registration

This kind of work is often limited to licensed or registered professionals, and the rules depend on where you are. Ask which body they’re registered with, and check their status on that body’s public register before you hire.

Guides about appraisal

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