Do you need a building survey or advice?

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If you would like to find out more about the following types of professional and survey work carried out by Independent Chartered Surveyors of the propertysurveying.co.uk network, click on the link below:

Building Survey
Structural Survey
Major Defects Report
House Purchase Survey
Home Buyer Survey and Valuation
Single Fault Assessment
Mortgage Valuation
Property Valuation
Buildings Insurance Valuation
Onsite Acquisition Advice
Photographic Inspection Advice
Expert Witness Reports
Party Wall Work
Planning Advice
Building & Land Plans
Schedule of Condition
Schedule of Dilapidations
Project Management
New Build Assessments
Boundary Dispute Advice

What is a House Purchase Survey?

This page, and those under the links to the left, is for those that are unfamiliar with obtaining property surveys who would like a greater general understanding before they telephone or contact the appropriate Chartered Surveyor closest to the subject property.

Many people do not wish to read long explanations. In which case, telephone the Chartered Surveyor where you need a survey or advice and he or she will be happy to discuss and explain the options to you. You will then be able to discuss the most appropriate course of action and make a fully considered decision.

Sometimes the most appropriate kind of inspection can vary for different people, as well as for different properties, meaning personal advice from an experienced professional is often the only way to really ascertain what you need.

Virtually all Chartered Surveyors will adapt and carry out an individual building inspection to suit your individual needs. A bespoke service or an extra to a typical survey format should enable all the requirements of a client to be addressed.

For those that wish to read a general summary of the most common types of Survey and Advice, read on....

House Purchase Survey

The House Purchase Survey takes parts of the old Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Report and updates it with some features from the Building Survey.

The survey includes as standard digital photographs to better show you certain defects and exploded diagrams to help you understand how the parts of the building fit together.
The report is designed to assist a buyer of a residential property to make a reasoned and informed judgment on whether to proceed with a purchase. Its purpose is to report on matters of a significant nature that affect the property's value. It is a surface examination rather than "invasive" i.e. the surveyor does not lift floorboards or similar. 

A House Purchase Survey is not usually suitable for properties in need of renovation, of unusual construction, over 150 years old or if you are planning major alterations. For this a Building Survey will usually be recommended.

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There are a number of other types of building assessment possible. To select the most appropriate service, we are, as aforementioned, of the opinion that the most appropriate course of action is to speak to the Chartered Surveyor who knows the area well and can discuss your individual requirements.

Please remember that Chartered Surveyors are often onsite and therefore uncontactable even with mobile phones. If you telephone and get an answerphone, please leave a message, or e mail the surveyor, and he or she really will call you back as soon as is possible.

If you have any questions on property matters, or proposals for advice articles, do not hesitate to write to us via the Contact Us page.