What you get

• Full Level 3 RICS regulated Building Survey Report, the most comprehensive of the surveys available for residential properties
• Includes a detailed evaluation of a property’s condition
• The report will describe the condition of each element of the house
• It will identify the property’s defects and their apparent cause
• The urgency of repair will be highlighted, and we may also include an indication of the cost to the repair where possible.
• Ongoing maintenance advice and maintenance options
• The survey will inspect all visible and accessible parts of a building, including roofs, walls, floors, windows and doors, chimneys, cellars, garages and outbuildings.
• This includes looking into cupboards and manholes, and an inspection of the services
• You can request that certain areas are included to cover particular concerns that you may have about the property.
• Recommendations for further investigations on the property will also be provided
• Please note it does not, however, investigate enclosed or concealed parts of a building, such as sealed roof spaces.
• A RICS Residential Valuation is not include but can be requested for an additional fee.

How this will help you with your home purchase?

• Our Level 3 RICS regulated Building Survey Report could help you to re-negotiate the purchase price if there are problems
• Will let you know in advance of potential future repair issues and their potential cost
• Highlights property’s defects and their apparent cause which may affect the future value
• Helps you decide on homes or buildings constructed in an unusual way, regardless of age
• Helps you decide on buildings that you intend to renovate or change
• Helps you understand about homes that have already been renovated or significantly altered

What you get

• Full RICS regulated Home Buyer Report
• Includes all the features of a basic RICS Condition Report
• The Home Buyer Report also includes advice on defects that may affect the value of the property
• Repairs that may be required
• Ongoing maintenance advice
• Plus insurance rebuild costs (also known as re-instatement costs)
• Plus a free RICS Residential Valuation worth over £400

How this will help you with your home purchase?

• Your Home Buyer Report could help you to re-negotiate the purchase price if there are problems
• Will let you know in advance of potential future repair issues
• Highlights issues such as damp that may need further investigation and we also check the roof space for you
• Re-build price for insurance purposes so you can get a more accurate buildings insurance quote

What you get

• A full RICS Residential Valuation Report
• We include a re-build price (known as a reinstatement cost) for insurance purposes so you can get a more accurate buildings insurance quote
• Our surveyors are RICS registered valuers and will provide highly accurate valuations suitable to your local area
• We consider variables which many under-qualified industry professionals miss out, meaning our valuations are invaluable to our clients
• A valuation from one of our chartered surveyors is much more comprehensive than what you may receive from a high street estate agent
• Our surveyors are formally qualified in market valuation techniques and compile a report to justify their conclusions
• In addition a report from ourselves will be completely impartial giving you the most accurate view possible
• As we are a RICS regulated firm, you can be confident that our qualified professionals; adhere to the ‘Red Book’ valuation standards, are committed to openness and transparency, are experts in their field, delivering credible and high-quality reports.

• Our RICS Residential Valuation Report could help you to re-negotiate the purchase price of a property if it has been over or under-priced
• As we are a RICS regulated firm, your valuation can be used for any official purpose you wish, such as;
• If you are thinking of selling your property
• Probate
• Divorce settlement
• Taxation purposes
• Personal asset valuation
• To satisfy a lending institution when securing a loan
• Re-mortgaging purposes.

What you get

• A full RICS Residential Valuation Report
• It provides you with a professional account of the property’s condition on the date of inspection, helping you to be confident in the home that you are buying.
• One of our RICS accredited surveyors will carry out an inspection of the property, including the visible interior and exterior, as well as permanent outbuildings and boundary structures.
• You will then receive a report describing the property’s current condition and details about its construction.
• If any serious concerns or problems are identified the report will highlight them in an easy-to-follow traffic light system so that you can address them appropriately with the buyer, or a specialist contractor.
• The RICS Condition Report also covers the legal aspects of your property, and the paperwork will include relevant advice or comments for your solicitor before you exchange contracts if applicable.
• In addition a report from ourselves will be completely impartial giving you the most accurate view possible
• As we are a RICS regulated firm, you can be confident that our qualified professionals are committed to openness and transparency, are experts in their field and deliver high-quality reports.
• Please note: An RICS Condition Report does not include a valuation, but your surveyor may be able to provide this as a separate extra service.

How this will help you with your home purchase?

• Our RICS Level 1 Home Condition Report could help you to re-negotiate the purchase price of a property if there are any problems that require attention.
• May highlight issues for your legal advisers to check