Building Surveys and HomeBuyer Reports in Bristol - Local experts

"There are about 22,400,000 residential properties in the UK. Types of property vary from new builds to older homes. In general, local subjects Property Surveyors may consider include Bath Stone issues, local authority planning considerations, maritime zone corrosion effects, regional mining related subsidence and Portland stone lapsed maintenance among others.

Fridaysmove have undertaken Building Surveys and HomeBuyer Reports in many parts of Bristol and Avon, particularly in Bristol. When thinking of buying a property in Bristol, it is highly recommended that all buyers order a House Survey. Purchasing without a survey may prove an expensive mistake. Call us now for a Home Buyers Survey or get an instant quote online."

Concerns addressed during Bristol Building Surveys and HomeBuyer Reports include:

Bristol Building Survey Snippet:

Fridaysmove publish anonymised excerpts of surveys to give insight into both local issues and the typical defects uncovered by our surveyors. The following is from a Home Survey in Bristol near Lawrence Weston:

"The rainwater goods (gutters, downpipes and gulleys) are formed in modern unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVCu) gutters and rainwater pipes. The rainwater fittings are in a poor condition with multiple visible defects and essential repairs being necessary. Some ongoing maintenance should always be anticipated particularly with regard to upkeep of the sealant between the joints. However this does not appear to have happened for a number of years. In all probability heavy rainfall has caused the seals to the guttering to work loose. The resulting leakage of water down the walls externally has penetrated directly into the inside causing damp. The walls will probably incorporate a certain amount of timber built into the construction in the forms of lintels or wall plates and these timbers will now be likely candidates for rot or other defects..."

Bath Stone

Bristol properties may be constructed with Bath Stone. This cream-coloured stone is relatively soft and easy to work. Where relevant, a Building Survey (Full Structural Survey) or HomeBuyer Report in Bristol will confirm that the stone's strength is towards the lower end of the range for limestones.

Uses of Portland Stone in Bristol

This stone is used extensively as a building material in properties in Bristol. The stone even occurs in Roman-era structures. Cement render may have been used on outside walls, obscuring the stone. This rendering may itself create issues for homeowners. Perhaps the most significant risk associated with exposed Portland stone is that it floor surfaces can become slippery. Any suspicion of render-related moisture damage should be addressed to the Bristol Surveyor.

Martime Conditions in Bristol

Bristol is a maritime zone. Wet, salt air causes rust and damage. During the Home Buyers Survey in Bristol, your Chartered Surveyor will also salt crystals damaging windows, and the impact of erosion on the building's foundations. Your RICS Surveyor will advise you on marine proofing your home.