Building Surveys

  If you are thinking of buying an unusual property, one built prior to 1930 or one in poor condition, then you need a  Building Survey. 

There is no set format for a Building Survey but Building Surveys usually include more technical information than a Homebuyer Report.

Your Building Survey will include:

• any urgent repairs required, with an estimate of the likely cost of carrying them out
• a market valuation of the property
• an assessment of the replacement cost of the property for insurance purposes
• a report on the extent to which the property complies with current building regulations.

Your survey may also include:

• sketches and photographs illustrating issues highlighted
• an assessment of the viability of any proposed alterations, in terms of planning permissions and building regulations
• a budget cost for any proposed alterations
• names of recommended local architects and contractors to carry out any work required.

A Building Survey from Studholmes is usually between 15 and 20 pages long, depending on the client's requirements. It usually involves a five-hour visit to a typical property. Our fee is based on your instructions, the size of the property and distance we have to travel. Please contact us for an estimate for your particular requirements.