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A Home Survey in Mitcham will reveal a property's unseen and costly problems

Without a property survey, you could find yourself paying £1000s in unexpected repair costs. A HomeBuyer Report in Mitcham 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 Mitcham Surveyors have a wealth of experience delivering low cost Building Surveys in Mitcham and across the UK. We deliver exceptional levels of service - 97% of our clients would happily recommend us to a friend.

1,947 clients throughout the UK have trusted us so far in 2012

  • Sale - Ridge Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4
  • Sale - Landwick Cottages, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3
  • Sale - waverley road, Walthamstow, London, E17
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Ridge Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4
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Landwick Cottages, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3
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waverley road, Walthamstow, London, E17
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Property Valuation in Mitcham

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.


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HomeBuyer Report in Mitcham

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 Mitcham and the UK as it will uncover any defects in the property could cost you £1000's to rectify.


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Building Survey in Mitcham

Previously known as a Full Structural Survey in Mitcham

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.


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Home Buyers Survey in Mitcham - Cheap HomeBuyer Report or Building Survey Quote

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Home Surveys in Mitcham from Merton specialists

"Mitcham is located in Surrey, which has approximately 469000 homes. Homes vary from modern to much earlier homes. However, experience with local home-construction methods is only part of the equation, as there are various other local concerns to bear in mind that can impact both the enjoyment and worth of your proposed 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. (Some of these are discussed below). If you are buying a property in the region, we always recommend that you carry out a survey. Failing to do so could be a very costly mistake. Call us now for a Home Survey or get an instant quote online."

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The following are some of the concerns researched by Mitcham Chartered Surveyors:

Cellar Dampness

The basements or cellars of properties in and around Mitcham risk problems associated with damp. Wet foundations and damp basements are a common factor putting these homes at risk.Chartered Surveyors in Mitcham will seek to identify:

  • Water stains along walls or floor
  • Musty odour or damp smell
  • Mould
  • Efflorescence
  • Spalling
The Chartered Surveyor in Mitcham will establish the cause of the damp, which may include:
  • Ground water
  • Inadequate Guttering
  • Poor landscaping
  • Internal leaks (inside walls)

Heathrow Airport

Properties in Mitcham may be affected by noise from London Heathrow Airport. BAA may pay for noise reduction solutions, and even relocation costs for those particularly affected. Noise will enter a property through vents, air bricks, cracks between frames and walls, pipes, doors and even letterboxes. These cavities should be packed out with sound proofing material. Loft insulation is also advised. Total erradication of noise will not be possible however. The Local Authorities Aircraft Noise Council (LAANC) can advise on the impact aircraft noise will have on a residence.

Clay Soil in Mitcham

Subsidence and foundation movement can be caused by clay soil. 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. The HomeBuyer Report or Building Survey in Mitcham will report on any evidence of heave or settlement. If these are suspected, a special dip test survey could be recommended.