A Building Survey is a comprehensive inspection of a property. It examines all accessible parts of the property – and you can ask to have specific areas included, so it covers any particular concerns you have about the building.
A Building Survey is suitable for all properties, especially:
- Listed buildings
- Older properties
- Buildings constructed in an unusual way, however old they are
- Properties you plan to renovate or alter in any way
- Properties that have had extensive alterations
A Building Survey includes details of:
- Major and minor defects and what they could mean
- 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
- Recommendations for any further special inspections.
Please note - A Building Survey doesn’t include a market valuation, but we can provide this separately if you need one. Our reports do include a re-instatement cost for insurance purposes.
We have prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding surveys. Should you have any further questions, please contact us.
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