Your Building Surveyor
Do you need a Building Surveyor?
- Need clear advice on areas that require urgent attention?
- Someone to advise on repairs required and ongoing maintenance?
- In need of a detailed report on the construction and condition of the property
- Want to make sure you are dealing with a RICS Accredited Surveyor
What will a Building Surveyor do?
Your building surveyor will be undertaking one of the RICS Approved Surveys that you have chosen. This may be the RICS Home Survey – Level 2 or the Building Survey depending on the type of property that you are purchasing.
They will be inspecting the entire property, to ensure you have all of the information that you need to make the most informed decision about how to proceed with the purchase.
You may also be able to use this information to assess the property’s value, along with the cost of any future maintenance, repair or restoration works. All of which is extremely useful information when making one of the most important purchases of your lifetime.
What type of survey do you need your Building Survey to carry out?
You may be aware of the different types of surveys that are on offer: The Home Survey – Level 2 and the Building Survey.
Both are carried out by Surveyors accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, so you can be sure that they have the necessary qualification to carry out a detailed and reliable inspection of the property.
The Home Survey – Level 2 is the most common type of survey, and it is what we would recommend for the majority of properties, those under 100 years old and of standard construction.
The Building Survey is advised for older properties, those of non-standard construction or that have had significant levels of alteration over the years. This might include a Grade I or II listed property or a property of timber or steel-framed construction.
If you are unsure what is required, our dedicated team are happy to help out and guide you in the right direction! Contact Us now!
What will be included?
It is designed to go into as much detail as possible regarding the structural integrity of the property and the construction materials that have been used. The surveyor will inspect the inside and outside of the property, as well as all permanent outbuildings such as garages and outhouses. The inspection is designed to assess as much of the property, in as much detail, as physically possible.
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- The condition of the roof, both internally, by going into the loft space, as well as externally by carrying out a visual inspection from the ground floor or any access points.
- Checking the walls and ceilings for any concerns of cracking or issues with ground instability and subsidence. We will also assess the potential concern of damp throughout the property. We will use specialist damp meters to determine any issues of moisture retention in the property.
- Window fittings, door fittings and joinery will all be assessed, ensuring everything is in a suitable condition and not going to cause you any potential problems once you have moved in.
- Guttering and wastewater goods will be assessed to ensure the condition and working order.
- Any garden areas, large trees that are on the property and concerns of Japanese Knotweed.
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