SURVEYS
HOME SURVEY (LEVEL 2)
A level 2 survey is suitable for most conventional houses built after 1900, in a reasonable condition. The report is presented with clear 'traffic light' ratings of the condition of different elements of the building, services, garage and permanent outbuildings.
What's included?
√ An easy-to-read report with photographs and clear 'traffic light' ratings of the condition of different elements of the building. This includes the services, garage and any permanent outbuildings. It shows problems that require varying degrees of attention - Red being immediate attention, Amber being non-urgent attention and Green being satisfactory or usual maintenance required.
√ A summary of the risks to the condition of the building.
√ A list of any problems that the surveyor thinks may affect the value of the property.
√ Advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance.
√ An overview of issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions.
√ A summary of legal issues that need to be addressed before exchange.
√ Information on location, local environment and the recorded energy efficiency (where available).
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BUILDING SURVEY (LEVEL 3)
A level 3 survey may be needed if you're purchasing an older (pre-1900's), larger, extensively altered, unusual or particularly run-down property. This report is also presented with clear 'traffic light' ratings of the condition of different elements of the building, but is more extensive.
What's Included?
√ An easy-to-read report with photographs and clear 'traffic light' ratings of the condition of different elements of the building. This includes the services, garage and any permanent outbuildings. It shows problems that require varying degrees of attention - Red being immediate attention, Amber being non-urgent attention and Green being satisfactory or usual maintenance required.
√ A summary of the risks to the condition of the building.
√ A list of any problems that the surveyor thinks may affect the value of the property.
√ Advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance.
√ An overview of issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions.
√ A summary of legal issues that need to be addressed before exchange.
√ Information on location, local environment and the recorded energy efficiency (where available).
√ An outline of repair options with a timeline and the likely consequences of inactivity.
√ A more detailed section on energy matters that affect the property.
√ An overview on means of escape/fire safety.
√ Potential problems that could be caused by hidden flaws.
√ A longer more detailed visual inspection of a wider range of issues including a more thorough consideration of the roof space, grounds, floors and services.
√ Drone photography of any areas of the roofs/chimneys that are not easily accessible via ladder (weather permitting).
ROOF DRONE SURVEY
Are you particularly concerned about roof defects, either for the property you're purchasing or the one you're selling? A drone survey may be useful for you. This service includes drone photography of all roofs and chimneys and provides a short report of any defects. This will include a traffic light rated system to show the urgency of any repairs.
Please note: we do not provide cost estimates for repairs in any of our surveys. The reason for this is that costs do tend to fluctuate wildly. Instead, we recommend that you obtain quotations for any repairs from 3 different competent contractors.