A building survey provides detailed information on the construction and condition of a building and is suitable for all residential properties. This is very important when investing in a new property. The most common survey is the Homebuyer Report which is in a standard format set out by the RICS, this does not provide as much information about the property as a building survey.
As chartered building surveyors we are trained in the areas of building pathology and construction technology and can provide appropriate advice. Reliable professional service by a team of Chartered Surveyors with a wealth of experience and knowledge. To ensure you are fully aware of any problems, allowing you to account for repairs and decide a reasonable purchase price before your commit to purchasing the property.
People often confuse the valuation report undertaken by the lender's surveyor with a survey. Most mortgage valuations consist of a very limited inspection and a report that in most cases goes back to the lender without the buyer ever actually seeing the report.
As chartered building surveyors we are trained in the areas of building pathology and construction technology and can provide appropriate advice. Reliable professional service by a team of Chartered Surveyors with a wealth of experience and knowledge. To ensure you are fully aware of any problems, allowing you to account for repairs and decide a reasonable purchase price before your commit to purchasing the property.
People often confuse the valuation report undertaken by the lender's surveyor with a survey. Most mortgage valuations consist of a very limited inspection and a report that in most cases goes back to the lender without the buyer ever actually seeing the report.
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Mike qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1982 and has worked in both the private and public sectors, undertaking a wide range of work in the areas of Design, Contract Management/Supervision, Residential and Commercial Building Surveys, Building Pathology, Party Wall Awards, Schedules of Dilapidations and Condition Reports, he is also a RICS Registered Valuer.
Dorothy has worked in the property industry since the early 1990's including various roles from Sales Negotiator to Manager of a small independent Estate Agency.
Dorothy has worked in the property industry since the early 1990's including various roles from Sales Negotiator to Manager of a small independent Estate Agency.
Building surveys provide detailed information on the construction and condition of a building and is suitable for all residential properties.
If the property has been significantly altered, or if you are planning a major conversion or renovation.
Building surveys are usually tailored to your needs.
The report includes detailed technical information on materials and construction, and also includes a selection of photos showing specific defects.
The report does not include a market valuation or a building insurance figure, however, these can be provided at an extra cost to be agreed at the time of instruction.
If the property has been significantly altered, or if you are planning a major conversion or renovation.
Building surveys are usually tailored to your needs.
The report includes detailed technical information on materials and construction, and also includes a selection of photos showing specific defects.
The report does not include a market valuation or a building insurance figure, however, these can be provided at an extra cost to be agreed at the time of instruction.
The Homebuyer Report is designed for particular types of property and these are houses, bungalows and flats that are of a traditional type and construction and are apparently in reasonable condition.
It identifies what the surveyor considers to be the most important issues.
By applying condition ratings to elements of the building, the services and any garages and permanent outbuildings, the surveyor will tell you whether defects are serious or urgent.
It includes the surveyor's opinion of the market value and reinstatement cost (which you will need for insurance purposes).
It identifies what the surveyor considers to be the most important issues.
By applying condition ratings to elements of the building, the services and any garages and permanent outbuildings, the surveyor will tell you whether defects are serious or urgent.
It includes the surveyor's opinion of the market value and reinstatement cost (which you will need for insurance purposes).
Most building defects are caused by dampness, defective materials or poor design and workmanship.
As chartered building surveyors we are trained in the areas of building pathology and construction technology.
Using these skills we can inspect your property and provide appropriate advice if you are worried about a specific defect such as dampness, cracking, woodworm, condensation, mould growth or timber decay.
We can also provide site supervision to ensure recommended remedial works are carried out to an acceptable standard.
As chartered building surveyors we are trained in the areas of building pathology and construction technology.
Using these skills we can inspect your property and provide appropriate advice if you are worried about a specific defect such as dampness, cracking, woodworm, condensation, mould growth or timber decay.
We can also provide site supervision to ensure recommended remedial works are carried out to an acceptable standard.
Party Walls are defined as a wall which forms part of a building and stands on lands of different owners i.e usually the common wall separating two buildings.
In principal, if you own a building and you want to do works to the party wall, or build close to it, you are entitled to do certain things (like build up or build into the party wall, or build foundations within a certain distance/depth), but you are required by law to serve notice on the adjoining owner and follow strict procedures.
They then have the right to appoint their own surveyor.
In principal, if you own a building and you want to do works to the party wall, or build close to it, you are entitled to do certain things (like build up or build into the party wall, or build foundations within a certain distance/depth), but you are required by law to serve notice on the adjoining owner and follow strict procedures.
They then have the right to appoint their own surveyor.
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