HOUSE SURVEYS

What's in the roof? - it looks bad, but although the roofing felt was degraded, the building fabric was otherwise in satisfactory condition in this case. 

 

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Prices (No VAT):  
Homebuyer Survey  £   

Building Survey  £   
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The following issues at least are examined:

  • Local environmental factors - including flooding and geological context.

  • Structural stability. 
    Most houses have some cracking. Advice is given as to whether cracking is normal and not progressive.

  • Visible timber decay - assessment of likely decay in hidden areas.

  • Rising and penetrating dampness.

  • Energy factors - insulation, boiler efficiency, ventilation and condensation.

  • Condition of the external fabric - roofs, walls, chimneys, windows etc.

  • Condition of internal fabric and decorations.

  • Visual assessment of the services -  electricity, gas, plumbing etc.

  • Functioning of drains.

  • Grounds and boundaries.

  • Issues to be taken up by your legal advisors - regulations etc.

After the survey:

  • We advise clients fully from the survey until exchange of contracts.

  • Advice is given on the costs of standard repairs, on request.

WHAT KIND OF SURVEY?
 The RICS Homebuyer Report is suitable for most residential properties. This Report follows a prescribed format designed by the RICS.  It is an elemental report - that is it deals with each property element and addresses its condition. The Report has recently been upgraded to give condition ratings for each element. The survey is devised by the RICS to be produced in electronic format, but hard copies can also be provided if required.

If the property is a is unusual or large or old, or you wish to carry out extensive building works, you may prefer to have a Building Survey. This report does not follow a specific format and can be styled to suit your requirements. It is also more descriptive and does not only focus on defects, but on issues in general such as insulation, ventilation, structural stability etc. These issues may relate to a number of elements of the building.

Examples of recent surveys - click here

RICS GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS - Choosing between Surveys - Homebuyer Service Description and Terms of Engagement