The Building Survey
A Building Survey is a comprehensive inspection of a property reported in a style to suit the property and your specific requirements. It's suitable for all properties, especially:
- Listed buildings
- Older properties
- Buildings constructed in an unusual way, whatever their age.
- Properties you plan to renovate or alter
- Properties that have had extensive alterations.
It examines all accessible parts of the property and you can ask to have specific areas included, so it covers any particular concerns you may have about the building. It's a product which can be tailored to your needs and agreed between you and your surveyor.
A Building Survey can include details of:
- Major and minor defects and what they could mean
- The possible cost of repairs
- Results of damp testing on walls
- Damage to timbers-including woodworm and rot
- The condition of damp-proofing, insulation and drainage (though drains aren't tested)
- Technical information on the construction of the property and the materials used
- The location and topography of the site
- Recommendations for any further special inspections
- Advice on remedial works required
- Sketch plans and photographs provided where appropriate
A Building Survey doesn't include a valuation, but your surveyor can provide this separately if required.
