Services
Residential Surveys
Residential surveys allows you to make educated and informed decisions on whether you should purchase the property.
Residential condition surveys can be used as a snapshot, identifying their condition, for both landlords and tenants when taking on or extending a new lease.
Level 2 Home Surveys
Under 120 years of age.
In reasonable condition.
Not a listed building.
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Level 3 Building Surveys
Over 120 years of age.
In poor condition.
Is a listed building.
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Photographic Schedules of Condition
For new or existing
residential leases
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Planned Preventative Maintenance Surveys (PPM)
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Residential Surveys
A house purchase may well be the biggest investment in your lifetime. A residential home survey allows you to make an educated and informed decision on whether you should purchase that property.
Residential photographic schedules of condition can be used as a snapshot, identifying the current condition of the property, for both landlords and tenants, useful when taking on new leases or extending existing leases.
Level 2 Home Surveys
Under 120 years of age.
In reasonable condition.
Not a listed building.
Read More
Level 3 Building Surveys
Over 120 years of age.
In poor condition.
Is a listed building.
Read More
Photographic Schedules of Condition
For new or existing
residential leases
Read More
Planned Preventative Maintenance Surveys (PPM)
Identifying maintenance issues over a 5-10 year time period
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Commercial Surveys
Investing in, owning or leasing a commercial property can have huge financial implications. Commercial buildings need to have planned maintenance regimes in place to reduce unforeseen reactive repairs.
Commercial photographic schedules of condition can be used as a snapshot, identifying the current condition of the property, for both landlords and tenants, useful when taking on new leases or extending existing leases.
Residential Surveys
RICS Level 2 Home Surveys (survey only)
Previously called a ‘Home Buyer Report’ or ‘Home Buyers’ Survey’.
An RICS Level 2 Home Survey is best suited for modern and traditional properties up to 120 years in age, which are not listed, and in reasonable condition with no major alterations or changes. Level 2 surveys provides a professional opinion at an economic price.
A level 2 survey will provide a general overview of the condition of the property, highlighting major defects and other issues. The user friendly report will include a traffic light condition rating for each element of the property for quickly identifying problem areas, along with referenced photographs.
Additionally, the report will provide general maintenance advice and highlight any legal concerns the surveyor may have.
RICS Level 3 Home Surveys
Previously known as an ‘RICS Building Survey’.
An RICS Level 3 Home Survey provides an extensive in-depth analysis of the property suitable for all building ages and types. The report will look at all building elements in detail and provides advice on defects, repairs and maintenance options. This survey is best suited for properties over 120 years of age, or with numerous previous alterations, run down and or listed.
A level 3 survey provides a detailed and thorough review of the properties condition, identifying and analysing all major defects and other issues.
Additionally, the report will provide clear detailed advice on repairs and future maintenance issues, along with indicative repair costs for major works. Similar to level 2, any legal concerns will also be noted in the report.
Photographic Schedules of Condition
A comprehensive Photographic Schedule of Condition, examines and documents the residential property, and can be used when negotiating leases. It is a visual record of the building fabric, identifying visible defects, wear and tear and structural and cosmetic issues. Building services will be visually identified. Should building services need to be checked / tested in further detail, specialists in those fields will need to be appointed.
Schedules of condition are an essential component of lease agreements in UK property law. The report is an impartial record of an existing asset at the time of the survey. The report can help limit liability about responsibility for damage or disrepair, should a dispute arise. Used for dispute prevention, lease agreements and dilapidation claims by landlords, tenants or home owners
Planned Preventative Maintenance Surveys (PPM)
Planned preventative maintenance surveys are strategic assessments that identify the existing condition of residential or commercial properties. The report will identify and prioritise maintenance requirements over a defined period of time (normally 5 – 10 years), along with providing estimated repair costs. These surveys are useful for planning and budgeting, ensuring reactive costs are reduced. Aimed at landlords for both residential and commercial property portfolios.
Commercial Surveys
Photographic Schedules of Condition
A comprehensive Schedule of Condition examines and documents commercial properties, and can be used when negotiating leases. It is a visual record of the building fabric, identifying visible defects, wear and tear and structural and cosmetic issues. Building services will be visually identified. Should building services need to be checked / tested in further detail, specialists in those fields will need to be appointed.
Schedules of condition are an essential component of lease agreements in UK property law. The report is an impartial record of an existing asset at the time of the survey. The report can help limit liability about responsibility for damage or disrepair, should a dispute arise. Used for dispute prevention, lease agreements and dilapidation claims by landlords, tenants or home owners.
Planned Preventative Maintenance Surveys (PPM)
Planned preventative maintenance surveys are strategic assessments that identify the existing condition of a residential or commercial property. The report will identify and prioritise maintenance requirements over a defined period of time (normally 5 – 10 years), along with providing estimated repair costs. These surveys are useful for planning and budgeting, ensuring reactive costs are reduced. Aimed at landlords for both residential and commercial property portfolios.
