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Without a property survey, you could find yourself paying £1000s in unexpected repair costs. A HomeBuyer Report in East Sussex carried out by a qualified RICS Chartered Surveyor will uncover any defects to the property you are buying, tell you if you are paying too much, and give you the power to renegotiate the home purchase price before you commit.
Our East Sussex Surveyors have a wealth of experience delivering low cost Building Surveys in East Sussex and across the UK. We deliver exceptional levels of service - 97% of our clients would happily recommend us to a friend.
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A Property Valuation is similar to the Mortgage Valuation carried out on behalf of a lender. Typically this report is chosen by cash purchasers, but this property survey is useful for anyone seeking a formal property valuation,e.g. during a matrimonial dispute, or probate.
A RICS HomeBuyer Report is a clearly laid out and detailed survey on the condition and value of your prospective home. It is the most popular survey for anyone buying a home in East Sussex and the UK as it will uncover any defects in the property could cost you £1000's to rectify.
Previously known as a Full Structural Survey in East Sussex
The Building Survey is the most comprehensive survey and is typically chosen for older or substantially modified properties. It is particularly useful if you plan to renovate or convert the property. It does not include a valuation, unless specifically requested.


Fridaymove's experienced surveyors in East Sussex have a wealth of knowledge of performing Home Buyer and Full structural Surveys in East Sussex and across South East England. In addition to a thorough survey of the property, surveyors will be focussed on any local concerns peculiar to the locale.
Houses in East Sussex are frequently made from Belgium style clay tiles with inter locking edges. Building surveyors will pay close attention to interlocking tiles as repair is a costly specialist job. Roofing Contractors rarely have the experience to remedy defects with clay tile roofs.
Your Surveyor will confirm that properties built on these soils are prone to foundation movement. Some clay soils are problematic. If conditions are too wet, the expanding clay soil can effectively 'heave' the property out of the ground! If any evidence of heave or settlement is suspected, a dip test survey may be recommended by the East Sussex Surveyor.
East Sussex includes a range of buildings from this era. These properties have a classic charm, and are usually protected from alteration or development. A Home Buyers Survey in East Sussex may report on a property'slarge and brightly-lit rooms with higher ceilings and large windows. Iron rainwater goods and guttering, and other ironwork features can be prone to rusting leading to leaks and potential sources of dampIn less-well maintained homes, a Damp Proof Course (DPC) may be absent. leading to additional damp issues.