Structural Surveys

Building Surveys can be carried out on both new and second hand properties. A Building Survey takes the form of a comprehensive report following a thorough inspection of the property. A Building Survey is often regarded as a property “Health Check” which examines all accessible parts of the property.

A Building Survey can be reported in a style to suit your specific requirements. It examines all accessible parts of the property – however you can ask to have specific areas included, so it covers any particular concerns you have about the property.

A Building Survey report typically

• Describes and evaluates the form of construction and materials used;
• Evaluates the general condition of the property;
• Identifies major and minor defects and outlines the risk of potential or hidden defects;
• Sets out remedial options and likely consequences of non-repair;
• Recommends future special investigations (if required);
• Advises on statutory related matters including building regulations and planning conditions.
  It may also make recommendations to refer certain issues to your legal advisor.

All building surveys are carried out by an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor.

Snag Lists

Snagging is carried out on newly built properties. We will inspect the property and compile a snag list. This report outlines a list of unfinished work, shortcomings and defects within the property. The purchaser presents the developer with this list of snagging items which should be completed before contracts are finalised.

If required we can re-inspect the property to ensure that all shortcomings and unfinished items are completed.

All snag lists are carried out by a Chartered Building Surveyor who will ensure that the property is built in compliance with current Building Regulations.

mapping

We undertake mapping suitable for Land Registry purposes for one-off sites and for larger plots of lands (farms and commercial sites) to facilitate property transfers.

We also prepare Declaration of Identity and Multi-Storey scheme maps.

Certificate of Compliance

We provide a wide range of certificates of compliance. These Certificates are presented in a format recommended by the Society of Chartered Surveyors and include:

• Certificate of compliance with Planning Permission.
• Certificate of compliance with Building Regulations.
• Certificate of Exemption from Planning and Building regulations.

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