Property, on the level.
Overview
We appraise, specify and manage property projects with a builder's eye for cost and a planner's discipline, so you get certainty rather than guesswork. Start with a free 60-second check.
See if it stacks
A free indicative range for value, refurbishment cost and hidden layout value, on any property in England or Wales.
Get it appraised
We turn the rough read into a proper appraisal: real sold comparables, a costed schedule of works and a planning check. £500 online, on-site quoted.
Run it, or hand it over
Read Your House, Your Project and run it yourself from £19.99, or have us specify, tender and run the whole project for you.
Common questions
How accurate is the free property check?
It is an indicative estimate built from open data and the details you enter. It is a first filter, not a valuation. A full appraisal adds on-site value against real comparables and a costed schedule of works.
Where do I find a property's floor area?
On its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), free on the government register. The total floor area in m² is listed near the bottom of the certificate.
What areas does Specifica cover?
England and Wales. Purchase tax, planning and holiday-let rules differ between the two nations and we account for both.
Do you hold client money?
No, never. We're a project management and construction consultancy, not an estate agent or sourcing agent. We don't handle client funds at any point. Payments to contractors are made by you, direct.
Can I do the project myself and still use Specifica?
Yes, that's what the Self-Manage Packs are for. You get the same method we use to appraise and run projects: costing by package, spec writing, trade sequencing, snagging and sign-off. You run the job; we're available for the parts that genuinely need a professional, like an appraisal on a marginal deal or a planning judgement call.
What's the difference between the packs and a paid appraisal?
The packs teach you the method and give you the working tools. An appraisal is us doing the work on a specific property: real local comparables, a costed schedule, a planning check and modelled returns. Many people start with the packs and commission an appraisal only when a deal looks marginal or complicated.
Can you check whether a deal is really below market value?
Yes, that's a core part of the appraisal. Plenty of deals marketed as below market value are priced against asking prices, optimistic valuations or an area average rather than what comparable properties sold for. We test it against real sold comparables and tell you either way. We don't source or introduce deals ourselves, so we've no stake in the answer.