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Doesn't the Building Society do the Survey ?
You should be aware that a Survey is not the same as the valuation report which is commissioned by a mortgage lender. This type of report primarily confirms to a lender that the property is suitable security for a mortgage. The report and inspection are brief and provide information that is required by a mortgage lender, although a copy will normally be made available.
What types of Survey are available?In general three types of survey and report are available:
Full Building Survey
A full building survey is a comprehensive and detailed report on the current condition of the property and will take several hours to prepare. Each visible element of the property is inspected to ascertain its condition and suitability, any necessary repairs will be identified as will anticipated major expenditure - for instance the roof replacement or rewiring. Our preferred choice for all older property.RICS Homebuyers Report
The RICS Homebuyers report is a pre printed form prepared by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, although each element of the property is inspected the level of reporting detail is slightly less and this is reflected in the fees charged. This form of inspection is most suitable for more modern properties.Single defect Report
A defect report concentrates on one particular defect, specified by the client. For instance evidence of movement. It will report upon the cause of the defect and any remedial works necessary. This can be most useful following a mortgage valuation inspection.Get an online survey quotation here
We absolutely promise that
- All our surveyors will smile and talk to you like a person not an idiot, you can even meet us on site if you wish.
- We will spend as much time explaining something as you need to understand it.
- Our small print will be written legibly and be easy to understand and we will stick by our quoted fee. You can download our Standard Terms & Conditions for Building Surveys here
Go on… tell us what you want us to survey - it makes us feel wanted.
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How long does the inspection take?
The length of time the inspection takes is dependent on the size of the property and the extent of any defects that may be identified. For guidance, an inspection of a typical three bedroom house in reasonable order may take between three and four hours.
How long does the report take to prepare?
We try, wherever possible, to dispatch our report within five working days of inspection. If required a summary or key point report can be made available immediately.