(please tick your selection)
Without a property survey, you could find yourself paying £1000s in unexpected repair costs. A HomeBuyer Report in Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon Surveyors have a wealth of experience delivering low cost Building Surveys in Hillingdon and across the UK. We deliver exceptional levels of service - 97% of our clients would happily recommend us to a friend.
| Purchase MAHLON AVENUE, RUISLIP, Middlesex, HA4 |
| Sale Heronsgate, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 |
| Purchase Birchgrove House, Strand Drive, Kew, TW9 |
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 Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon
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.
"Hillingdon is located in Greater London, which has approximately 3150000 homes. Homes range from recently constructed to older houses. However, when RICS Chartered Surveyors undertake HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys in Hillingdon, methods of construction are only one aspect of the matter, as there are a range of other local problems to bear in mind that can lower both the enjoyment and value of your planned purchase. Issues include cellar dampness, clay soil heave, noise from Heathrow, highly damaging House Longhorn Beetles, parapet wall upkeep, Portland stone lapsed maintenance and local planning considerations to name but a few. A range of these are discussed in more detail later in this article.
Fridaysmove have recent experience of carrying out HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys in West London and in all areas of Hillingdon including UB10."
This species is noteworthy in certain areas as it causes rapid deterioration by eating away timbers internally. The marks this beetle creates look similar to those caused by woodworm but are larger in radius. The House Longhorn Beetle can be very destructive to homes, and can infest most softwoods. Older homes are often immune, having used hardwood timber in their construction.
The basements or cellars of properties in and around Hillingdon risk problems associated with damp. Wet foundations and damp basements are a common factor putting these homes at risk.Problems can include:
Your RICS Surveyor will confirm that properties built on these soils are prone to foundation movement. Some types of clay soil can be problematic for properties built on it, as it is water absorbent. The soil changes form and volume, depending on moisture content, and is capable of damaging foundations. During a Hillingdon Home Survey, the Surveyor will remain vigilant for any defects associated with clay soil.
Nationwide coverage for all services, from our growing network of local offices.
0330 660 0286
Local rate including mobiles
