What Is A Building Survey; Do You Need One?

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Property Surveys can give you all the necessary information that you will require during the selling or buying of the property. Usually, there are three main types of property surveys that you will likely come across: homebuyers report, Building Survey, and condition report. All these survey types differ in detail, focus, and cost. Hence, it is very important to know the difference between the surveys to choose the right survey for your property when needed precisely.

 

What Is A Building Survey?

A building survey is the most comprehensive and detailed survey. In the survey report, you will get the property condition and its construction details. You can also customize the survey according to your particular needs. Building surveys can be conducted on the majority of the residential and commercial buildings, and they are particularly suitable for unusual and older properties. A building survey is best conducted on a building over 100 years old, has unconventional construction, or has been altered in the past. You can also conduct a building survey if you plan to carry out major renovations on the property.

The RICS chartered surveyor conducting the survey will provide you with the survey report and help you decide beforehand when purchasing a property or planning for maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. The surveyor will give you detailed advice on the property condition, risks or defects, and repair cost.  

What Does A Building Survey Include?

The building survey comprises a thorough inspection and a detailed report. The report includes the details of the following areas:

· Introduction to the report – Highlighting the purpose of inspection and the prevailing conditions on the day of the inspection.

· About the property – Highlights the details of the property, including the type, number of rooms, main services, date of build, and local environment 

· External condition and construction – Outlines the external features of the property, including roof coverings, soil conditions, chimney stacks, external walls, external joinery, and tress.

 

· Internal condition and construction – Outlines the internal features of the building such as the ceilings, walls, roofs, chimney breast and fireplace, internal joinery, floors, thermal insulation, and decorations.

 · Services – Overview of the services within the building that includes electricity, gas, water, plumbing, heating, drainage, and sanitary fittings. 

· The site – Salient features of the property's land, including garage, gardens, outbuildings, and boundaries.

· Environmental matters – Issues related to the environment that might affect the building, such as contamination or flooding.

· Legal advisory – It includes planning regulations, building regulations, and roads.

· Market valuation –The surveyor will estimate the market value of the property that can be used to negotiate the price.

How Do You Get A Building Survey, London?

You can get a building survey from a qualified and reputable RICS chartered surveyor. This will ensure you get a thorough inspection and a detailed report. A building survey is usually the most expensive survey due to the detailing.

Surveying people is a team of chartered surveyors that conduct all types of property surveys according to the client's demand and present the report within five working days. Please spare some time and check out our website to know more about our services.

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