Surveys — Purchase with peace of mind
Why do you need a survey?
A survey gives you peace of mind from the start.
It minimises the risk of wasting money on a property that could cost you more than the profit it will deliver. This might be because it:
- Needs too much work
- Was poorly constructed
- Could not be re-sold afterwards
If you're buying for yourself, or looking for property to develop for profit, you need to be confident that your decision is based on sound knowledge.
A survey prepared by an independent surveyor can safeguard you against making the wrong purchase.
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What kind of survey should you have?
There are three types of survey you can have:
- Homebuyers survey
- Full survey
- Specific survey
All three begin with an inspection of the property, which will take up to two hours depending on the building’s size and condition.
The surveyor uses his skill, experience, observations and judgement to assess the details you need to know to make a good buying decision.
Homebuyers survey
The RICS Homebuyers Report is the most cost-effective way to reduce your risk when purchasing a property.
Where possible you will receive, as part of the survey, photographs to clarify any issues raised during the inspection.
Each element of the property is inspected. The level of detail is less than for the Full survey — and this is reflected in the fee.
Full survey
The next level of survey we offer gives you everything that would be in the Homebuyers Report, plus extra sections giving more detail.
Several pages of photographs, clearly marked, will clarify the issues highlighted in the Homebuyers Report.
You will also receive a Diagnosis of Defects which explains these issues in more detail. This is particularly important when you’re looking at an older or listed building, or one with known defects. The Diagnosis of Defects willIt recommends any action required to put the defects right.
Specific survey
Sometimes one particular issue is highlighted at inspection stage, and you need to investigate further before deciding to go any furtherahead.
You will need a survey that concentrates purely on this one subject, and a targeted report telling you exactly what is needed.
This is often more cost-effective, and provides answers to all the questions you will need to ask before committing to the purchase.
Maintenance reports
We can carry out maintenance inspections and reports. These will help you to budget for future projects.
Our inspectors will provide a detailed and fully costed report, including details of repairs needed and new proposals for extensions and additions to the property.