Building Survey Advice
Purchasing a property is a huge investment, and you are committing a lot of money. Therefore it is vital that you understand the property’s condition and whether it has any issues that may affect its value.
This is what a building survey is for. It helps to identify structural issues, maintenance needs, and potential risks, providing valuable insights for buyers. There are roughly 3 different types of survey available to residential customers, each suitable for a different type of property.
Our advice articles below are designed to help you at every stage of your building survey journey. Once you are ready to find a surveyor you can use our building survey comparison service to get competitive quotes for local building surveyors.
Types of survey
If you are a first time buyer, this is probably the first time you have come across building surveys. Here we look at the main types of survey available, which ones are likely to be suitable for the property you are buying, and how much they are likely to cost.
How to find a surveyor
Choosing the right building surveyor can seem a daunting task. Local vs national, regulated vs unregulated? Here we look at the questions to ask when choosing a building surveyor.
The survey process
Once you have booked your survey you just need to wait for your report. But what happens when it is your property being surveyed and how should you prepare?
What to do with the information in the report
Now you have received your report, what does it all mean?
What if there is a problem with the survey?
What should you do if your survey or your buyers survey uncovers problems?
