Building Survey (Formerly Structural Survey)

This report is really the best report to open your eyes to all of the potential or actual problems in your new home. Our structural survey report goes in depth on all areas from minor to major and looks at the property from top to bottom, inside and out. You will be advised on areas that concern the Chartered Surveyor, why he feels there is a problem there and in most instances what he feels you need to do in order to rectify them. Our structural survey report include full colour photography, technical definitions, and a Helpline service after the report has been sent to you.

You should also be able to ask the Surveyor to advise you on specific areas of concern or perhaps alterations or extensions that you may be considering within the Building Survey (or structural survey).

The Building Survey is suitable for any property old or new (although people tend to think of it more in terms of older, unusual properties).  It is particularly useful if the property is older or has been extended or altered or perhaps been kept in a poor state of repair.  However, this may mean that your decision about which house to make an offer on is more informed from the start (it should be borne in mind that these days they are not designed to replace a full independent survey, however the cost of this will usually be reduced as you are a repeat customer!).

Here's a comparison of a structural survey prepared by us and the one prepared by mortgage company-owned surveyor.