About the survey:
Before buying a house, you, your lender or solicitor might want a condition survey and report undertaken on the building by a technical expert.
How much does a report cost?
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What does a report look like?
The best way to know what a report looks like is to view a sample.
You can download a sample report by clicking here.
How long does a report take?
Once we have visited, we will get the report to you electronically as a PDF within a working week, and send a copy to you in the post for your records.
These slots will often include evenings and times when sellers are at home. You can pick a slot then, or at a later date.
When deciding on such a big investment, timing can be critical. Before purchase, we will show you a calendar with our availability to visit and undertake a survey.
Sometimes clients like to visit the site with our engineer-architect, and have an immediate informal discussion with him after the survey, something we are happy to facilitate.
These slots will often include evenings and times when sellers are at home. You can pick a slot then, or at a later date.
When deciding on such a big investment, timing can be critical. Before purchase, we will show you a calendar with our availability to visit and undertake a survey.
Sometimes clients like to visit the site with our engineer-architect, and have an immediate informal discussion with him after the survey, something we are happy to facilitate.
What is and is not included?
All reports are to a format that is recognised by the RIAI and accepted by lending institutions. Sometimes lenders may ask for further information, which we are always happy to provide.
︎ The survey is an extensive visual inspection of the building, its services and the grounds.
︎ At no stage is the building itself opened up or any surface partially destroyed.
︎ Accessible concealed areas are visually inspected if it is safe to do so. Typical examples include attic spaces and underfloor areas where possible. The report objectively describes the condition of the different elements and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects and problems.
︎ Not all services are comprehensively tested - lights and power will be, where it is possible, as will water services. However, what happens in fully concealed parts of the building will not be available to survey e.g. manholes are not opened.
︎ Although the report is concise, it does include advice about repairs and any on-going maintenance issues.
︎ Specialist material testing is not carried out. Where noted by the surveyor, material defects such as woodworm or the possible presence of asbestos will be noted in the report, however, mapping the entire extent of those defects is impossible in the timeframe available, and is outside of the scope of a report.
What if I would like to discuss another issue?
Perhaps you would like further detail added to your report, beyond the scope of the typical type that is required for lending institutions. Maybe there is an issue you are concerned about and you would like that covered? If so, you should first book a consultation, ︎︎︎at this link︎︎︎, and we can discuss how to investigate and address any particular concern you might have.
I still have questions!
If you have any further queries, our contact details are at the top right hand side of this page. We are always an email or call away.
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