We are local, independent building survey experts.
Our unique reporting style and advice reflects all the best available.
Our residential building survey reports allow to you progress with your property transaction on the front foot.
We are not part of a national chain and provide a premier bespoke service, up to the point of picking up the keys.
Our team have a very high level of experience getting ‘under the skin’ of a building and advising you on condition and potential future liabilities.
Building Surveys
Building Survey reports, in accordance with the Home Survey Standard (1st edition) RICS Professional Statement, are equivalent to RICS Level 3 (Building Survey), summarised below:
Level 3 Building Survey – the most comprehensive type of report, usually in excess of 75 pages. It will provide you with a detailed description of the property’s condition and include expert advice on defects found and viable options for repair.
Cost estimates are included, to help you understand the financial significance of issues that we identify.
A review of any alterations that you may have in mind would be undertaken.
This is the report you’ll need either for large homes, those that have been extensively altered or that pre-date 1945.
Building Surveys from £675 plus VAT
We do not provide Level 2 Home Surveys – the format is considered too brief for surveyors and purchasers.
Please note that we do not provide property market valuations but we can help you with the contact details of suitable valuers, subject to location.
Extent of survey and information provided
Our surveyors aim to provide clear and succinct observations and recommendations and happy to answer any queries that you may have.
Above all, we aim to ensure that sufficient detail is provided to enable you to make informed decisions.
As you would imagine, it is vital that we view as much as possible. We will pre-agree with the estate agent the level of intrusiveness that we would prefer and we must get into the loft.
With period properties, typical defects such as damp, rot, woodworm, asbestos containing materials, unnoticed structural alterations and poor historical repairs are risks to be mindful of.
We will usually seek for the removal of a few floorboards, where possible. We inspect the drainage chambers and must get into the loft.
A review of the boundaries and the external areas will be included.
Specialist inspections and testing
We use electronic equipment, including electronic moisture meters, laser levels, endoscopes and electrical circuit testers to assist with our understanding of a building’s health.
We report ourselves on damp, cracking and other building material issues found and are unlikely to refer you to others for such advice.
In some instances, we may recommend subsequent investigations, such as electrical installation testing, below ground drainage CCTV surveys or asbestos fibre sampling, undertaken by specialists.
Once our reports are sent to you, we are always happy to answer any relevant property queries or concerns that you may have, no matter how trivial they may seem.
Call 01892 710765 (Monday – Friday) to discuss your requirements or simply email us with your enquiry.