Our surveyors are trained to understand typical building methods for each era and to follow the trail of suspicion and report on any defects found.
Building Surveys
Other specialist Survey Types: Condition Schedules, Homebuyer Surveys etc...
"Purchasing a home is not only stressful but also a huge financial commitment, a building survey is the only prudent way to find out what you need to know before committing yourself."
Our surveyors are trained to understand typical building methods for each era and to follow the trail of suspicion and report on any defects found.
Building Survey
A building survey is a fuller health check of a building and should be an essential part of the buying process particularly if you are buying an older property, or are contemplating alterations or extension. The building survey, which will be carried out by a Chartered Surveyor will look at all elements of a property to identify hidden defects giving you the opportunity to renegotiate the price and save money.
A building survey is a technical examination of all accessible parts of the property and an assessment of the materials, methods and techniques used in construction as well as an investigation to trace and report upon problems found or suspected based on the type and age of construction.
With a building survey the customer gets the opportunity to increase the scope, for example: to report on loading and rearrangement of the property for conversion or extension. In general, the report includes details on:
- Major and minor defects and their meaning,
- Damp proofing, insulation and drainage,
- Condition of timbers, including woodworm and rot,
- Loading a performance of structural elements
Typically, a building survey inspection will take a Chartered Building Surveyor 3-5 hours on site for a typical 3 bed house, and for larger properties the inspection may be much longer. The Chartered Building Surveyor’s inspection is a detailed surface examination of all components of the building and a detailed descriptive analysis on how structural and non-structural elements interrelate to determine whether they are satisfactory and still fit for purpose.
The full written report will prescribe any remedial action required and for an additional fee, can conclude with a summary list, which can be priced. Similarly, for an additional fee, the report can include an Insurance Valuation.
Building surveys: what will the survey inspect
Building surveys: what will the survey inspect
After setting the scene: descriptions, location, type, accommodation, and explaining any limitations as to what could not be surveyed due to access issues, a building survey will go on to assess matters such as the following in detail.
Tenure and title issues
- Environmental Matters
- High Voltage Risks
- Legal Matters
- Planning matters
- Building Regulations
- Listed Building Consent
- Roads Pavements and Cross-Overs
- Rights of Way
- Shared rights of drainage
- Noise/Disturbance
- Party Walls
Building Survey : the exterior property inspection
- Chimney Stacks, Pots and Flues
- TV Aerials and Satellite Dishes
- Main Roof
- Lower Roof
- Rainwater Goods
- Soil Drainage
- External Walls
- Damp Proof Course
- Sub Floor Ventilation
- External Joinery and Windows and concealed Woodwork
- External Decoration
Building Survey: the interior property inspection
- Minor Faults
- Roof Voids
- Ceilings
- Internal walls
- Fireplaces Flues and Chimney Breasts
- Floors: structural stability and ventilation
- Dampness: Rising, Penetrating, Leaks
- Woodworm
Qualified Building Surveying Advice
Our advice informs multiple types of property transactions: flat and house purchasers as well as business leases and commercial and residential investment purchases.
We offer Client friendly Building Surveying Services
Building Surveying is about following knowing how buildings have been built over the years, the different materials that were available at the date of construction, what with hindsight we now know about such materials in order to follow the trail of suspicion and report on defects and remedies. Our role is to package this in clear, helpful advice..
Jon Curtis
Head of Building Engineering
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Purchasing a home is not only stressful but also a huge financial commitment, a building survey is the only prudent way to find out what you need to know before committing yourself.
Building Survey
A building survey is a fuller health check of a building and should be an essential part of the buying process particularly if you are buying an older property, or are contemplating alterations or extension. The building survey, which will be carried out by a Chartered Surveyor will look at all elements of a property to identify hidden defects giving you the opportunity to renegotiate the price and save money.
A building survey is a technical examination of all accessible parts of the property and an assessment of the materials, methods and techniques used in construction as well as an investigation to trace and report upon problems found or suspected based on the type and age of construction.
With a building survey the customer gets the opportunity to increase the scope, for example: to report on loading and rearrangement of the property for conversion or extension. In general, the report includes details on:
- Major and minor defects and their meaning,
- Damp proofing, insulation and drainage,
- Condition of timbers, including woodworm and rot,
- Loading a performance of structural elements
Typically, a building survey inspection will take a Chartered Building Surveyor 3-5 hours on site for a typical 3 bed house, and for larger properties the inspection may be much longer. The Chartered Building Surveyor’s inspection is a detailed surface examination of all components of the building and a detailed descriptive analysis on how structural and non-structural elements interrelate to determine whether they are satisfactory and still fit for purpose.
The full written report will prescribe any remedial action required and for an additional fee, can conclude with a summary list, which can be priced. Similarly, for an additional fee, the report can include an Insurance Valuation.
Building surveys: what will the survey inspect
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Jon Curtis
Head of Building Engineering
Chartered Building Surveyor
Head Office
London
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Jon Curtis is a chartered building surveyor. He lectures in EWS1 and building safety, while also running CapEx programmes.
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