Building Survey – Level 3 Survey  →

Home Buyer Survey – Level 2 Survey →

Home Condition Survey – Level  2 Survey  →

Buy to Let  →

The building survey is the most comprehensive report of its kind is mainly
used for the older type of property, circa buildings built pre-1930 and covers
everything that we can access at the time of the survey e.g., external, and
internal structure, roof structure and roof covering, rainwater guttering, foul
drainage, basements, electrics, heating, internal walls and floors, ceilings,
insulation etc and is usually between 150 and 180 pages of information and
findings. The report also contains title documents, environmental issues,
geology issues, radon, EPC etc. This is probably the best choice if it is an old
building, or you have concerns about certain aspects of the property because
it is a very in-depth report.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the property condition and
includes advice on defects, repairs, and maintenance options.

The Home Buyer report is suitable for buildings of standard or traditional
construction built after 1930. It is designed to provide the purchaser with a
clear and concise overview of a property concentrating on significant issues
that may typically affect the value and to provide a report that will allow the
purchaser to make an informed decision whether to proceed or not.

We provide a very in-depth Building Condition Surveys & damp reports, detailing the survey that has been undertaken, the methods used, all of the defects and deterioration located, along with the implications, followed by our
recommendations to rectify the issues.
A survey which is designed to reflect the condition of a traditional property
that is post 1930’s, and of standard construction of average size and not of a
complicated construction.

Includes many features not found in other, similar surveys, these include;

♦ Colour coded condition ratings for quick identification of the important
issues
♦ Up to 200 photographs and diagrams, to assist you to understand your
new home
♦ A down to earth, clear report that avoids many of the annoying jargon
related terms and exclusions.
♦ A full debrief from the surveyor who will answer any questions you may have

The Buy to Let is mainly for investors purchasing to rent out and act as the
landlord and includes as much detail as possible so you can decide as to
whether the property is right for you, if it can be let in its present condition or
what is required to bring it up to the legal requirement for rental properties.
A unique product that helps landlords protect their investment while
safeguarding the safety of the home for tenants.

All the benefits of the Home Condition Survey, plus;

♦  Consideration of health and safety matters that are likely to have an
impact on tenants occupying the property – considers all 29 hazard
profiles identified in the Housing Health & Safety Rating System
(HHSRS)*
♦  Does not include a full assessment of hazard scores as defined by HHSRS

A snagging survey is a useful survey report to identify any problems with your
new build home and helps you rectify any issues found.
A snagging survey can identify areas of unsatisfactory workmanship and
faults, which, may be small and cosmetic, or significant and structural.

A building defect survey is an assessment of a building’s particular structural
problems. The survey inspects a specific issue with the building’s structure.
For residential properties, these issues are commonly a specific defect that another surveyor has uncovered during a Homebuyer or Building Survey. The surveyor then recommends further structural inspection to investigate and
rectify the issue more comprehensively. Owners, tenants, and potential purchasers of commercial properties can also require structural investigations. These are commonly known as specific structural inspections.

We can offer face to face appointments on-site to help you make decisions
that are specific and useful to your needs

In detail the Home Buyer/ Condition and Building reports will give you;
♦  Gives a detailed and comprehensive property review.
♦  Up to 200 photos of the building
♦  Highlights findings in a way that is easily understood by clients
with the traffic light condition ratings system.
♦  Clear report structure.
♦  Impartial assessment of a property from a RPSA Building Surveyor.
♦  Home Buyer report adheres to all RPSA standards and ensures
that maintains the benchmark for best practice.
♦  An insurance reinstatement figure for the property.
♦  The surveyor will answer any questions you may have with items in the report
♦  If for some reason access isn’t possible or available to certain areas the surveyor will be willing to return once suitable access is provided.

♦  We will not do a desktop or drive past survey, if we don’t attend the property, we won’t provide a report, this you can be assured of.
♦  A PDF copy of the report sent via email

The use of thermography surveys in buildings is used for checking the insulation of the building and possible heat loss, making sure your home or workplace remains as energy efficient as possible.