A building survey is a comprehensive inspection suitable for all properties but especially recommended for listed buildings, those built before 1900, any building constructed in an unusual way regardless of its age, properties you are planning to renovate or alter in any way, or properties which have already had extensive alterations.
A building survey involves a detailed examination of all accessible parts of a property and can be tailor-made to suit your individual needs and concerns. It includes all major and minor faults, the implications of any defects and the possible cost of repairs. Our surveyor will examine closely the structure and condition of the building and, in some cases, may recommend specialist reports for drainage, electrical systems, central heating and timber diseases. For an average home our surveyor will be on site for at least 4 hours and possibly longer, but the time is usually dependant upon the size of the property, the nature of its construction, and its condition.
If you need further information about a residential building Survey or would like us to give you a quotation please call us at either our Saltash or Fowey offices. We will need some basic information about the nature of the property including, size, age and location, together with any other specific requirements you may have. A building survey does not include a valuation, although we will be able to provide a separate valuation report if required. Our reports are couched in simple laymen’s term, we avoid the use of unhelpful jargon, and we aim to inspect, prepare and post a report within 10 working days, and sometimes less. |
