Building Survey

What is a Building Survey?

A Building Survey covers similar things to a Advanced Building Report, but is much more detailed and comprehensive and is written in a style that can be tailored to suit the property and your specific requirements.

Building surveys are undertaken for a variety of reasons, including investigation into the causes of movement and subsidence and the more widely known pre-acquisition type survey where advice is given on the all-round suitability and condition of a property and includes the identification of defects and remedial works. The Building Survey will typically produce a report of between 45-60 pages.

What does a Building Survey advise?

• Major and minor defects and what they could mean
• The possible cost of repairs
• Results of damp testing on walls
• Damage to timbers, including woodworm and rot
• The condition of damp-proofing, insulation and drainage*
• Technical information on the construction of the property and the materials used
• The location
• Recommendations for any further special inspections

What is not included?

• No tests of the services are undertaken
• A valuation**
• Re-build estimates for insurance purposes

*Drains are not tested as part of the standard Building Survey

**These can be provided separately for an additional fee