HomeBuyer Reports and other surveys from Liverpool RICS Chartered Surveyors with local awareness

"Liverpool is located in Merseyside, which has approximately 611000 homes. Homes vary from modern bungalows to much earlier houses. However, awareness with local home building styles is only part of the equation, as there are a number of other local issues to bear in mind. Such factors may well lower your enjoyment of the purchase, and should be reviewed carefully. Issues include excessive aircraft noisemaritime zone issues and mining tunnel related subsidence to name but a few. (Some of these are discussed below).

Fridaysmove have recent experience of carrying out HomeBuyer Reports and other surveys in Merseyside and in all areas of Liverpool including HomeBuyer Reports and other surveys in L1, L10, L11 and L12. Considering the many issues which may affect a property, it is advisable that you consider a HomeBuyer Report or Building Survey when buying a property in Liverpool . Failing to do so could be a very costly mistake ."

Liverpool RICS Chartered Surveyors commonly consider a range of issues, including:

Survey Snippet - Liverpool HomeBuyer Report on Roby Road, L36

Following adverse survey results on a Home Buyers Survey on Liverpool property, our client would have been advised to negotiate a substantial reduction in the purchase price to factor in the serious cost of the necessary roof repairs. The following are snippets taken from the Survey:

"The overall condition of the roof is poor and a complete overhaul will soon be required. At such time, it would also be prudent to re-line lead gutters, renew flashings and overhaul the chimney stack. You are advised to obtain a quotation from a reputable roofing contractor. There are multiple areas of dampness to first floor ceilings and roof timbers. Recent repairs do not appear to have cured these problems.

Roof slopes demonstrate minor dishing and sag (consistent with age). Re levelling and/or strengthening/renewal of timbers will be required when the roof covering is next overhauled (stripped and re-laid).

There are widespread damp stains to the first floor bedroom ceilings and to the main roof timbers, suggesting a significant defect to the roof. There is sarking felt under the slate covering, suggesting that the main roof has been stripped and re-laid at some point. This appears to have been done some time ago.

There are signs of recent repairs to the front pitch. A former skylight appears to have been roofed over. There are a large number of lead tags visible to the roof slopes, indicating numerous previous repairs.There is a felt upstand where the main roof abuts the neighbouring property to the right. This material is inappropriate and has exceeded its useful lifespan."

Maritme Issues

Liverpool is a maritime zone. Wet, salt air causes rust and damage. During the Home Buyers Survey in Liverpool, 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.

Liverpool Subsidence Issues

The Coal Authority have warned that mining subsidence may impact on properties in Liverpool. You should ask the lawyer handling your purchase if the Liverpool area is affected, and will require appropriate searches. For further information contact the Coal Authority.

Aircraft Noise

Nearly 500,000 British people live with the effects of aircraft noise. Your Building Surveyor, among other issues, may reference adverse effects on the property's value. If you would like a Residential Surveyor to consider this issue, you should ask that they investigate Liverpool John Lennon Airport aircraft noise at the property.