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What is a Full Building Survey?

Also known as a ’structural survey’ or a ‘full survey’, a Building Survey is an in depth report suitable for older and larger properties or those that have been extended or altered.

• The Building Survey is the most comprehensive type of report.  The service is a tailor made report covering all the visible parts, including the roof voids of the property.
• The Surveyor’s main objective in providing the report is to assist the prospective homebuyer to make a reasoned and informed judgement on whether or not to proceed with the purchase, assess whether or not the property is a reasonable purchase at the agreed price and enables the homebuyer to be clear what decisions and actions should be taken before contracts are exchanged.
• The report provides detailed information and advice in an individual format.  The Building Survey follows the trail of any faults and finding out why they have happened.  Providing advice on how the problems can be rectified, and in which order the work should be carried out. This is particularly useful when you are receiving quotes for the remedial work and will greatly help you re-negotiate the purchase price of your new home. The report is unlike a homebuyers report, which is a set format with the surveyor answering listed questions.
• The surveyor will identify all significant defects or factors that will materially affect the value of your new home.  These can then be addressed before completing the negotiations on the agreed purchase price and before exchanging contracts.
• You will receive a detailed analysis of the causes of problems and the repairs needed.  There will be the surveyor’s assessment of the construction and condition of the property, giving technical advice on the remedial works.
• You will get advice on any future maintenance that the property will need.  This will help you assess the real cost of the purchase over a set period of time allowing for any work to be carried out.  This makes your purchase more transparent and allows you to proceed with your eyes open.
• The scope of the inspection will vary depending upon the property itself and particularly if the property is furnished.  The surveyor is not allowed to move items of furniture or to take up fitted carpets, but if it is possible he will pull up corners of carpet where possible to inspect the floor below.  If a room is heavily cluttered the surveyor can only give a judgement on what is there.
• This style of report is suitable for all types of properties however if required for a flat, the surveyor will endeavour to inspect all external and internal common parts that can be safely and legally  accessed in addition to the flat.

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