Meet Christopher Knipe
An experienced professional, not a service.
Project Manager | Residential Construction Professional | New Build Inspector
Meet Christopher Knipe
Project Manager | Residential Construction Professional | Independent New Build Inspector
- Residential construction Project Manager
- Delivering major housing developments
- Independent New Build Home Inspector
Buying a new home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and you deserve complete confidence that it has been built to the standard you’ve paid for.
My career has been built within the residential construction industry, progressing from Site Engineer to Site Manager, and now Project Manager, delivering major housing developments and multi-million-pound residential projects across the UK.
Working directly for leading construction contractors has given me a detailed understanding of how homes should be built, how quality should be managed, and where defects are most likely to occur. I’ve spent years overseeing construction teams, coordinating trades, managing quality, and ensuring homes are delivered to the standards expected by both developers and homeowners.
Today, I bring that same attention to detail to every inspection carried out by Precision Property Surveys.
Unlike many inspection companies, I don’t simply identify cosmetic defects. I inspect your home with the perspective of someone who understands the construction process from the ground up—looking beyond the obvious to identify workmanship issues, installation defects and areas that fall short of expected construction standards.
Every inspection is carried out impartially and includes clear photographic evidence, practical explanations and prioritised recommendations, giving you complete clarity on what should be addressed before you accept your new home.
When you book an inspection with Precision Property Surveys, you’re choosing someone who understands not only how your home should look, but how it should have been built.
- Construction experience. Homes judged by someone who has built them.
- Impartial advice. I work for you, never for your builder.
- Evidence-based reporting. Every finding photographed and explained.
- Attention to detail. The small things are usually the telling things.
- Clear recommendations. Practical actions your developer can act on.
Experience
Why My Experience Matters
Many inspection companies focus solely on identifying visible defects. My approach is different.
Having spent over a decade managing residential construction projects, I understand not only what is wrong, but also why it has occurred, how it should be rectified and the standards your home should have been built to.
That practical construction experience allows me to identify issues that are often overlooked and produce reports that are clear, evidence-based and easy for developers to act upon.
When you choose Precision Property Surveys, your inspection is carried out by someone who has spent years delivering the very type of developments you’re buying into.
Managed £75M Residential Developments
Understanding how homes are designed, constructed and handed over provides valuable insight during every inspection.
Construction Quality
Experience overseeing multiple trades allows defects to be identified quickly and accurately.
Practical Reporting
Reports explain findings clearly without unnecessary technical language.
Independent Advice
Recommendations are based solely on protecting homeowners and buyers.
Professional standards
Professional Memberships
Precision Property Surveys is a member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA), the professional body for independent residential surveyors in the UK.
- Inspections carried out to a recognised professional standard.
- A published code of conduct and independent complaints route.
- Continuing professional development, so guidance stays current.
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Degree-level structural and construction training.
Construction Project Manager
Over a decade delivering major residential developments.
RPSA Member
Residential Property Surveyors Association.
CAA-compliant drone operator
Roof imagery captured legally and safely.
Every inspection is carried out personally by Christopher Knipe, a Project Manager with a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and a member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA). See how we inspect your home.
Experienced Residential Construction Professional
Every inspection is personally carried out by someone who has managed new-build construction — not a checklist reader.
Independent Advice
We work for you and no one else. We have no relationship with your builder, so everything we find goes in the report.
Professional Digital Reports
Clear, photographic and easy to read. Written so a homeowner understands it and a builder can act on it.
Drone Roof Inspection Included
Included as standard with every inspection, at no additional charge, where it is safe and appropriate to fly.
Thermal Imaging Available
An optional £50 enhancement that reveals hidden heat loss, missing insulation and potential moisture issues.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed prices published on the website, set by the size of your home. No hidden costs, ever.
Builder Ready Reports
Each finding names the recommended remedial works and the trade responsible, so work starts instead of stalling.
Our inspection process
From booking to builder.
- 1
Book Your Home Inspection
Choose your date and time online. It takes two minutes.
- 2
We Carry Out Your Inspection
An experienced construction professional attends your home.
- 3
Every Area Is Carefully Inspected
Inside, outside and the roof — nothing skipped.
- 4
Every Defect Is Professionally Photographed
Clear, high-resolution evidence of each finding.
- 5
We Prepare Your Comprehensive Report
Written up in plain English, page by page.
- 6
You Receive Clear Recommendations
Practical remedial advice, delivered within 48 hours.
- 7
Share Your Report With Your Builder
Forward it as it is. It's already builder-ready.
- 8
Optional Re-inspection
We return to confirm the works have been completed properly.
Protecting Your Investment. Giving You Confidence.
Protect Your Investment Before It's Too Late
Whether you're buying a new build, moving into your forever home or simply want complete peace of mind, Precision Property Surveys provides independent inspections backed by years of real construction experience.
Prefer to ask first? Email chris@precisionpropertysurveys.com