(please tick your selection)
Without a property survey, you could find yourself paying £1000s in unexpected repair costs. A HomeBuyer Report in Homerton 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 Homerton Surveyors have a wealth of experience delivering low cost Building Surveys in Homerton and across the UK. We deliver exceptional levels of service - 97% of our clients would happily recommend us to a friend.
| Sale Flat East Way, Hackney, London, E9 |
| Sale Flat Osprey Heights, Bramlands Close, London, SW11 |
| Sale Hackbridge Green, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 |
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 Homerton 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 Homerton
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.
"Homerton is located in Greater London, with roughly 3150000 properties. Homes vary from recently built to older houses. However, skill with local building styles is only part of the equation. There are a number of other local potential defects and other issues found which could lower the home's market value. cellar dampness, clay soil heave, noise from Heathrow, highly damaging House Longhorn Beetles, parapet wall upkeep, Portland stone lapsed maintenance and local planning considerations are a selection of local problems which Surveyors consider. (Some of these are explored below).
Fridaysmove have recently carried out HomeBuyer Reports and other surveys throughout Hackney and in all areas of Homerton including HomeBuyer Reports and other surveys in all districts."
Properties in Homerton may be affected by noise from London Heathrow Airport. An independent Home Buyers Survey should be carried out under these circumstances, as one acting for another party (such as the lender or agent) may fail to address this issue to the buyers' satisfaction. BAA may offer compensation to familes living under the flightpath including contribution to sound proofing. These cavities should be packed out with sound proofing material. Loft insulation is also advised. Total erradication of noise will not be possible however. For further detail regarding the extent to which a home may be affected by aircraft noise, contact the Local Authorities Aircraft Noise Council (LAANC) at 2 Rivermount, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5PH.
Cellars are common in homes in the Homerton area. By virtue of being underground, these are susceptible to water intrusion and damp. Water in the soil can put constant pressure on basement walls, and must be maintained. Chartered Surveyors in Homerton will seek to identify:
This stone is used extensively as a building material in properties in Homerton. 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 Homerton Surveyor.
Nationwide coverage for all services, from our growing network of local offices.
0330 660 0286
Local rate including mobiles
