Building Survey In Gwynedd - Buyers get the 'go ahead'

Charming property in North Wales gets positive feedback following a Building Survey in Gwynedd

The Building Survey in Gwynedd undertaken for a stunningly-converted early 19th century chapel consisted of:

• Ground floor: hall, kitchen, sitting room, three bedrooms and bathroom.
• First floor: entrance landing serving a studio, office, lounge/dining room, sun room and shower room.
• External: double, detached garage.

Old buildings

Some issues were to be expected, as would be the case for any well-maintained structure of its age, but the rural hamlet exhibited no unusual faults. Indeed, there was no cause for major concern, according to the Building Survey in Gwynedd, though some work would be required. The RICS Chartered Surveyor made the details of this work clear in his report.

The utility of obtaining a Building Survey in such positive circumstances is derived from the identification of exactly which features of the property require maintenance now, or will do so in the future. Aside from bringing additional peace of mind at such a stressful time as when moving home, this comprehensive Full Structural Survey makes budgeting much easier, allowing repair work to be planned, and saved for.

Summary of repairs

Before any binding commitment to purchase was made, the Building Survey listed details which would inform the buyers decision. This included repair quotations which should be sought before purchase.

Quotes would be needed for:

• Cracked render to the external walls needs to be hacked off and replaced.
• The double glazed windows' timber is rotten and must be replaced.
• Additional rainwater pipes need to be connected to the dormer roof gutters.

Further investigation of roof space recommended

In addition to the three repair quotations, the Chartered Surveyor advised that a reputable timber treatment contractor be contacted with a view to investigating the possibility of timber infestation in the roof space, of which there seemed to evidence.

Purchase Price

When quotations are obtained for the above repairs and investigations detailed by the Building Survey in Gwynedd, the buyer may be in a position to negotiate the price of the property.

Though in comparison to the majority of Building Surveys, this case flagged up very little cause for concern, it is unlikely that the buyer will be deterred from purchase or demanding of a drastic renegotiation of price. If only more reports offered as much reassurance as this Building Survey in Gwynedd.