Residential Building Survey
Residential Building Survey
This type of survey is a detailed and comprehensive inspection of the current condition of a property reported in the style to suit the property and the client’s specific requirements.
It is suitable for all properties, especially
- Listed buildings
- Older properties
- Buildings constructed in an unusual way
- Properties you plan to renovate or alter
- Properties that have had extensive alterations
It examines all accessible parts of the property and it can be tailored to suit your needs.
A building survey can include details of
- All major and minor faults found within the property and the implications of these faults.
- How much the repairs for these defects will cost to rectify.
- Testing for dampness of the walls, and results for these tests.
- Testing of all woodwork for damp and woodworm, and the results of these tests.
- An investigation into the condition of damp proofing, insulation, and drainage – although the drains will not be tested.
- Technical information about how the property was constructed, and all materials which were used in the process.
- Recommendation for further specialist inspections and work required as a result of survey findings.