Building Surveys

Thinking of moving home or business? Then the first course of action is to have a full building survey carried out.

In this regard we have extensive experience of surveying all types of residential, commercial and industrial properties.  As part of our survey we can co-ordinate specialist investigations on your behalf such as the testing of electrical, heating and drainage services.

Following our survey we can undertake negotiations with vendor representatives on matters arising from our findings. 

We can also give advice on repairing covenants to leasehold properties and prepare condition surveys tailored to suit your requirements.

Why should I obtain a Surveyor's Report?

Firstly, any buyer contemplating a substantial purchase should take advise when buying something expensive. A property, in most cases, will be the largest single purchase a person will make. it therefore makes good sence to find out more about it before being committed to it.

If you are buying a home with the assistance of a mortgage, the lender will probably obtain a valuation report to confirm that a property offers reasonable security for the loan. that valuation, although carried out by a qualified valuer and often paid for by you, is soley intended to satisfy the requirements of the lender- NOT THE BUYER.It provides brief details based on a limited inspection. Even if you receive a copy of it, it is not sufficiently detailed to provide you with enough information upon which to base a decision to proceed with the purchase.

A prospective buyer should therefore commission his/her own report, which will cover in more detail areas not included in the valuation. Please click on the left hand side tabs for a detailed discripton of each survey.