Building Survey
For large country houses, period cottages and older properties, a full Building Survey is essential. This is a detailed, in-depth, Report based upon a comprehensive inspection of the fabric of the building.
- Reports are clear and easy to read
- They provide the fullest information on the condition of the dwelling
- Advice relating to further repairs is also provided where required
- Recommendations for further specialist advice are included if potential or concealed problems are suspected, such as ongoing structural movement, rot/decay and beetle attack, dampness etc.
- Our Reports avoid the use of technical jargon
- They provide positive and helpful advice
Following dispatch of the Report, we will happily provide guidance and advice right up to exchange of contracts, and thereafter should the need arise.
We can also undertake supervision of repair and alteration works.
Click here to download our Terms of Engagement for Building Surveys.
RICS HomeBuyer Survey & Valuation
Such Reports are more appropriate for properties built within the past 100 years.
- They focus on urgent repairs
- Other significant defects are identified
- Matters needing further investigation are drawn to Clients’ attention
- They highlight any matters of concern likely to influence your offer or decision to purchase
- The Report does not however cover relatively minor defects that would be corrected by routine maintenance or where faults do not materially affect the value of the property
- A valuation is provided
- Insurance advice is also given
Following dispatch of the Report, we will happily provide guidance and advice right up to exchange of contracts, and thereafter should the need arise.
We can also undertake supervision of repair and alteration works.
Click here to download our Terms of Engagement for HomeBuyer Surveys.
Your Choice of Survey
To provide further help in choosing which type of survey is appropriate to your needs, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has produced a helpful leaflet which can be downloaded here. Alternatively please telephone one of our offices and we shall be delighted to offer further advice.
Click here to download our guide for Choosing Between Surveys.