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EXPERT SERVICE

RICS Home Survey Report [ Level 2 ]

This is an RICS designed report providing more extensive information for purchasers. Commenting on condition in a traffic light system created to provide a clear, concise and easy to read report. This is the report most often recommend by your solicitor for peace of mind for your purchase. Most suited for modern properties up to 50 years old.

The survey includes inspection of all visible areas internally and externally of the home and associated structures. Each area of the property is covered under an appropriate heading and given a traffic light condition rating, which makes the next step clear, indicating where further investigation or specialised reports are required.

Defects that are serious and/or need to be repaired, replaced or investigated urgently.
Defects that need repairing or replacing but are not considered to be either serious or urgent. The property must be maintained in the normal way.
No repair is currently needed. The property must be maintained in the normal way.

Photographs can be provided to support issues commented upon within the report, and a section is provided with advice on legal aspects for your solicitor to check.

An additional service that we provide, at no extra cost, is the invitation to meet the surveyor, at the property, to discuss his findings, which provides the opportunity to see elements later mentioned in the written report.

RICS Home Survey Report [ Level 3 ]

This survey is an extensive investigation and assessment of the construction and condition of the building. This survey is considered as full and comprehensive report it contains comments on structural integrity of the property, most appropriate for older properties (50+ years) or those in need of renovation and upgrading.

Prepared in accordance with the RICS Professional Standards the survey includes details of construction, fabric, finishes and grounds in an easy to read format, laid out under headings covering external and internal aspects of the property. The report provides comment on defects, possible causes, remedial recommendations, time scales and estimated repair costs, ideal for budgeting from purchase through to future renovation and upkeep.

An additional service that we provide, at no extra cost, is the invitation to meet the surveyor, at the property, to discuss his findings, which provides the opportunity to see elements later mentioned in the written report.