Surveys Overview
Building SurveyWhat is a survey?
A survey is a simply a report, written by a qualified professional, that describes the construction and condition of a property, or of a particular part of it.
There are a variety of reasons why you might require a survey, and it can be tailored to your exact requirements. For example, you might be considering the purchase of older property and need to know about any defects which could influence your decision. Then a full Building Survey is advisable. On the other hand, for many properties a House Purchase Survey or a Main Defects Report will be sufficient. Or you might want an honest appraisal of your property before putting it on the market – in which case you could commission a Vendor's Report.
The table below offers a quick comparison of the main types of survey. It is, however, only a guide. I will be able to advise on your particular requirements in our initial conversation.
A survey is a simply a report, written by a qualified professional, that describes the construction and condition of a property, or of a particular part of it.
There are a variety of reasons why you might require a survey, and it can be tailored to your exact requirements. For example, you might be considering the purchase of older property and need to know about any defects which could influence your decision. Then a full Building Survey is advisable. On the other hand, for many properties a House Purchase Survey or a Main Defects Report will be sufficient. Or you might want an honest appraisal of your property before putting it on the market – in which case you could commission a Vendor's Report.
The table below offers a quick comparison of the main types of survey. It is, however, only a guide. I will be able to advise on your particular requirements in our initial conversation.
The purpose of any pre-purchase inspection is to ensure you don’t have any nasty surprises after completion.
Offers to purchase should always be made "subject to contract and subject to survey".
Offers to purchase should always be made "subject to contract and subject to survey".
