Which Survey?

Buying a house is possibly the single largest transaction that you are likely to undertake in your lifetime. A building is a major asset, so how can you be sure it’s worth the investment? Houses in this country can be of different ages and forms of construction; they may have defects or design faults or show signs of poor workmanship. The problems can be numerous and serious and prove expensive to remedy.

This is why it is important for you to arrange for a Surveyor to carry out a property survey prior to commitment to purchase. Commissioning your own home survey is the simple, economical way to avoid unpleasant and perhaps costly surprises after moving in.

h&s Surveyors offer two types of home survey, depending on the type, style and location of the property.

RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey

• Mid-range property survey that will flag up any issues that need attention
• Suitable for properties that appear to be in a reasonable state of repair
• Suitable for conventional homes built in the last 100 years, buildings that have not been significantly altered and where there are no plans to make any major refurbishments

RICS Level 3 Building Survey

• Building Survey recommended for older and historic buildings
• Recommended for buildings that are of non-standard construction
• Appropriate for properties that have been substantially altered or extended, or where there are plans for major refurbishments