Survey Shack, the home-based surveying app launched by qualified surveyor Brett Ray in October 2024, has surpassed 1,000 downloads, underscoring strong market appetite for a fresh approach to property assessments. The app aims to help buyers and sellers identify potential issues early in the transaction process, reducing late-stage surprises that can derail up to 25% of sales.
Survey Shack’s premium Do It Yourself Report guides users through a full interior and exterior inspection via an intuitive mobile interface. Upon completion, users receive a detailed report with clear recommendations, remedial actions, and referrals to tradespeople or professional surveyors as needed. The package also includes a comprehensive Data Report covering local risks—such as surface water and radon levels—and planning history. New users can sample the experience with a free interactive tester before committing.
To date, the app’s user base is evenly split between buyers (51%) and homeowners (49%) across the UK. Early adopters report that Survey Shack’s surveyor-inspired insights bring clarity to property transactions and help all parties enter negotiations with realistic expectations.
“One of the most frustrating parts of working in surveying is watching around 25% of transactions fall through because of issues identified during surveys. The transactions fall apart not because homes are unsellable, but because the problems surface too late. That’s why we built Survey Shack – to flag issues cost-effectively at an earlier stage. Sellers and buyers can then move forward with clearer expectations, saving time, stress and money for all parties.”
— Brett Ray, CEO and Founder, Survey Shack
“We wanted to create a straightforward, rapid and easily accessible way to assess a property’s condition. Survey Shack does precisely that, reducing risk for both sellers and buyers”, added Ray.
For more information and to download the app, visit www.survey-shack.com or find Survey Shack on the App Store and Google Play.
