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Information for Surveyors, Engineers and other Property
Specialists wishing to join our network.
You can sign up for a no obligation trial by filling in the following form
(click here
for form)
What service does Local Surveyors Direct provide?
Local Surveyors Direct provides an introduction only service between customers
(homebuyers, homeowners, property managers etc) and suppliers (Building
Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Energy Assessors, HIP Pack Providers,
Electricians and other property specialists). Customers requiring a service,
are able to use this website to obtain 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 second step is
to upgrade and start paying for the service. 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 £0.30 and £4.00. There
are no monthly fees, no quarterly fees, no annual fees, no commission fees and
no exit fees.
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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 (click here
for form). We will then set up a control panel for you and your 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 as your fees will be clocking up however you will only be
paying for these leads if you decide to upgrade. The objective of the no
obligation trial is that you can find out how the system works but without
being committed to paying for it. You should note however that your control
panel does have some restrictions. You will only have a small area which will
generate only a small number of leads. 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.
The cost to upgrade is an initial sign on fee of £50 plus VAT and after that
the only other charge is for leads. Payment is 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 form (click
here for 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
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.
Should you wish to do this quickly by programming in html, please copy the
following code:
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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.
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Join Now
To start the process of setting up a no obligation trial, please click on the
following link for the form (click
here for 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
Please read the Terms
and Conditions for members.
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