SURVEYS
OF HOUSES & FLATS
What type of survey should I have?
Building Survey, Structural Surve, Homebuyers Report,
or Valuation?
Building Survey
Similar
to the structural survey. This report will also provide
a clear and comprehensive assessment of the building
but will include an inspection of the electrical system,
central heating system and finishes. The summary page
is also colour coded to easily assess the importance
of any defect or other issue found.
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Structural
Survey
Our
structural survey will give you a clear and comprehensive
assessment of the main aspects of the building you
intend to purchase. It will provide in an easy to
read layout details of defects, repairs needed and
any future maintenance issues including estimates
of the costs involved.
This survey does not include an inspection of the
electrical system, plumbing, finishes or fittings.
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Homebuyers Report
This
is a standardised report intended for small new or
recently constructed properties. The report format
does not allow for any detail of repair or maintenance
costs.
Valuation
A
valuation is usually carried out on behalf of your
mortgage lender. The surveyor’s responsibility
is to ensure the property is good security for the
bank or building society’s loan. They have no
responsibility to advise you of any defects.
How
long will it take ?
We
will usually be able to inspect the property within
a few days of your instruction and a summary can be
given to you on the phone soon afterwards. The report
will usually follow 2-3 days after the inspection.
Sometimes in particular circumstances we can produce
reports within 2 days of instruction. Please ask for
details.
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