You can sign up for a no obligation trial by filling in the Registration Form
Information for Property Specialists wishing to join our network.
What service does Local Surveyors Direct provide?
Local Surveyors Direct provides an introduction only service between customers (Homeowners, Homebuyers, Homesellers, Landlords, Property Managers etc) and suppliers (Building Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Architects, Energy Assessors, Home Inspectors, Electricians, Estate Agents, Letting Agents, Conveyancers / Solicitors and other property specialists). Customers requiring a service, are able to use this website to obtain contact details and estimates from suppliers who cover the local area. This is made possible by a large UK network of independent property specialists.
A customer visiting the website completes a request form by providing details of the property concerned. The website then instantly provides a list of suppliers with full contact details. For many services an initial estimate is also produced. Emails with the initial details are sent to all the suppliers and the customer also receives an email. The customer can then contact any of the suppliers directly and the suppliers can also contact the customer. After discussing the requirement in more detail the customer can then place an order directly with a chosen supplier.
Who sets the price and the area?
Price estimates and areas of operation (postcode districts) are not set by the network but are instead determined independently by each supplier via their control panel. In addition to the home area of operation, the supplier can also select outer areas where coverage is possible at increased prices.
How do Local Surveyors Direct obtain the funds to operate this website?
Local Surveyors Direct obtains funding by charging fees to suppliers for the lead production service. Each time a lead is produced on behalf of a supplier, a small charge is made. Local Surveyors Direct does not charge any commission when a customer places an order with a supplier.
How much does it cost join the network?
There are two steps in joining the network. The first step is a no obligation trial where you are not committed to paying for the service. The advantage of the trial is that you can learn more about how the system works but please note that your control panel will be restricted. The second step is to upgrade and start paying for the service. This will allow you more flexibility so that you can evaluate the system more fully. The cost for this is a one off sign on fee of £50 plus VAT after which you just pay for leads. The cost per lead varies but in ball park figures is usually between £0.50 and £4.00. There are no monthly fees, no quarterly fees, no annual fees, no commission fees and no exit fees. If after a while you find that you are not getting a satisfactory result you can just turn it off and everything stops.
How do I join the network?
No Obligation Trial. To set up the no obligation trial, we will ask you to provide us with some basic information including your contact details on our Registration Form. We will then set up a restricted control panel for you and your contact details will be listed on the system. We will then send you a username and a password to enable you to log onto your control panel, review your initial details and make corrections and additions. You will also be able to get a feel for the likely costs of leads should you decide to upgrade. If you are very lucky you may win an order during the no obligation trial however to evaluate the system more fully we would recommend that you upgrade as soon as possible.
Upgrading. Once you are comfortable with the concept, your next step is to upgrade and become a paying member. The restrictions on your control panel will be removed and you will be able to evaluate the system more fully. Upgraded members can have larger areas that will result in more sales leads. Leads can be received by email or text and the full customer details will be provided. The cost to upgrade is an initial sign on fee of £50 plus VAT and after that the only other charge is for the leads. There are no commission payments. You pay by direct debit. You are not tied into a contract and you have the right to stop at any time. There are no exit fees.
Getting started. To start the process of setting up a no obligation trial, please click on the following link for the Registration Form. Filling in this form will enable us to set up your no obligation control panel for you. Please note that filling in this form does not commit you to paying us any money. If you wish to discuss any of the above in more detail please contact us on 0845 521 4007 or email enquiries@localsurveyorsdirect.co.uk
Linking to Local Surveyors Direct
Suppliers are given a website link from their Local Surveyors Direct control panel back to their website. You are encouraged to put in a link from your website back to Local Surveyors Direct (www.localsurveyorsdirect.co.uk) and you also have the opportunity to include the 'Member of Local Surveyors Direct' logo on your website. The logo can be placed at the bottom of your home page with the link embedded or the link can be placed separately.
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Is there a fee to leave the network?
Suppliers who sign up on the no obligation trial basis will be able to try they system out and then decide whether it is likely to be beneficial to them. It is of course hoped that most suppliers will upgrade and that very few suppliers will wish to terminate. Should a supplier wish to terminate then this can be done at any time by giving Local Surveyors Direct notice with immediate effect. There are no termination charges however the supplier will be requested to pay the agreed fees for all the leads generated up until the date of termination. If the supplier terminates during the no obligation trial then there is nothing to pay at all.
Join Now
To start the process of setting up a no obligation trial, please click on the following link for the Registration Form.
Filling in this form will enable us to set up your control panel for you. This will probably take a couple of days. Please note that filling in this form does not commit you to paying us any money. If you wish to discuss any of the above in more detail please contact us on 0845 521 4007 or email enquiries@localsurveyorsdirect.co.uk
What do our Member's Say about us?
The following is a list of feedback received from many of our members (Surveyors, Engineers, Architects, Energy Assessors, Electricians, Mortgage Advisors, Conveyancers etc). These people have all listed their services on our website and have won business from our leads. Feedback reads as follows:
The service you offer is excellent! All our contact with you has been fantastic and a professional service at all times. In the light of the leads we get we have decided to invest a lot of money in a new website as it has shown how the power of the internet really works! Ian Lee FRICS of McAndrew Marton, Portsmouth.
Regular enquiries with real potential to turn into work. The Local Surveyors Direct system works well enough and is reasonably well up the search engine rankings. Andrew Haste of Hastens Consulting Engineers, Worthing.
Enjoying your system and since joining my business has gone from
strength to strength. I have recommended Local Surveyors direct to
several people as your system is fantastic and all the staff are a
pleasure to deal with! Kind regards, Mark Duncan, Electrical World.
Regular leads coming in every week at acceptable cost to us, over a wide range of services, and consistently high google ratings. Rhys Taylor of Taylor Tuxford, Rotherham.
Local Surveyors Direct come up high in the search results every time a survey is entered in the search engine Google. That was my main reason I decided that the exposure to clients was most effective through that medium. Scott Watkins of EPC Sussex, Crawley.
The thing I like about the Local Surveyors Direct system is that it doesn’t require any input from me, and that I only pay for leads rather than advertising. If there aren’t many leads coming in then it doesn’t cost much and the leads aren’t that expensive so I can justify losing a few if they turn out to be time-wasters. Also, because I can tailor it to my geographical area, I haven’t had to travel far if they come to nothing. Kenny Foxwell of Horizon Design, Worthing.
When I first saw your website I thought that it would attract the right people for my business. I was right. I have never been so busy. The site is easy to use for most clients, to find the right trade. Please keep up the good work. Peter McCloud BSc of Extension & Landscape Design, Bexhill-on-Sea.
Local Surveyors Direct is relatively cheap compared to other lead generation sites. The leads can be very plentiful sometimes. The team at Local Surveyors Direct, are very friendly. Vincent Crewe of Advance Mortgages, Wakefield.
You are fair reasonably priced and approachable. David Mace of Safesparkz Electricians, Witham.
We have always been able to contact you when necessary and there have been no problems. Dave Truran of Enterprise Planning Services, Wolverhampton.
I have been very pleased with results so far. I can be flexible with my fees, there is a feedback facility, low cost per lead and it is clearly high on search engine listings. Better for small businesses, especially during the downturn. Antony Goodman MRICS of AMG Surveyors Ltd, Prestwich.
Excellent. The system suits my method of obtaining work, and is cost effective. Flexible system of setting one`s own pricing, and work diary. I also like the facility that enables me to withdraw my services in case of holidays etc. Chris Simons of CJL Energy Assessors, Okehampton.
Being a member of Local Surveyors Direct gives me the ability to reach a wider target audience than we could otherwise do. Ian Johnson of Greenhouse Surveyors, Ormskirk.
It is a helpful marketing tool for us, within the private domestic sector. Greg Musi of Abito Architects, Lytham St. Annes.
Local Surveyors Direct gives me direct contact with the potential client. I like how controllable the system is so that I can control how much and where I am advertising. Richard Garnett of ARC Survey and Design, Peterborough.
Local Surveyors Direct takes the hassle out of finding potential clients. Dave Birkinshaw of C R B Drawing Services Ltd, Doncaster.
Ease of use, ease of contact, low fees. The work comes to me. I don't have to spend all my time hustling for work. Danny Sullivan of Design For Living, Whitminster.
I have always found you very approachable, friendly and helpful . . . a pleasure doing business with you. Richard Corfield of Hereford HIPs and EPCs, Hereford.
Local Surveyors Direct puts me in touch with potential leads quickly. Matthew Hardcastle of Matthew Hardcastle Architects, London.
FOCUSED Marketing coverage, DIVERSE RANGE OF SERVICES, MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEAD CONVERSIONS. Jim Butler of A E Butler & Partners Ltd, Hemel Hempstead.
Always very approachable when I’ve called or emailed. Sara from Barron Surveying, Plymouth.
A steady supply of viable leads. Easy contact, reasonable costs. Derek Askew of AC Surveys Ltd, Redcar.
Your system is great as it offers flexibility as we can choose the postcodes and we can choose the prices. Also useful that we can turn on and off when we like. Nina Robinson of Chiltern Associates, Rendlesham.
Excellent! I get a lot of my work via the website and really like the format particularly now that price comparison websites are becoming more and more popular. Jeremy Thomas of Rees Thomas, Rhonda Cynon Taf.
We like the listing info and the fact that people have good comparisons to make - they can research firms to then select. Charles Williams of fwdlaw Associates, Newport.
I have found you very approachable and you do listen to feedback, moans and groans and you do help to resolve any issues that may come up. Julia Young of Young Electrical Services, Croydon.
Overall excellent with very helpful understanding staff. Joyce Borland of Borland & Sons Ltd, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Excellent. Most leads are genuine and we have won various projects as a result. Andy Inch of id Architecture Ltd, Grimsby.
Generally a very good service provided and reasonable charges compared with some other providers - thank you. Jonathan Price MRICS of Jonathan Price Property Services, Brecon.
Brilliant!! Far more successful than advertising with the likes of yell.com etc. & not too expensive when you can almost guarantee a steady flow of work coming through each week. Sarah Thorburn of Thorburn Property Consultants Ltd, East Grinstead.
Very pleased with Local Surveyors. I have been getting quite a lot of work and meeting new contacts. I have advertising with various companys, but Local Surveyors wins by a mile! Always a pleasure to deal with you. Mark Duncan of Electrical World, Newbridge, Scotland.
I can only praise your site and business. The newly designed email works a treat, I would be delighted to see more of them. Your admin. responds promptly and effectively. It is good to see the customer feedback messages supporting your site and my own efforts. All in all, great stuff. Cheers. Earl Ware of First Call Energy Assessors, Plymouth.
The above feedback is from our members (the suppliers listed on our website, Surveyors, Architects etc). For feedback from the customers (the people who use our suppliers) please click here.
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