FAQs

Q: What factors are taken into account in the valuation in the homebuyer survey?

A: We use local comparable evidence, adjusted for the size & state of repair of the individual property.

Q: What are the terms and conditions of your survey reports?

A: These will be supplied on request.

Q: Do you hold RICS professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance?

A: Yes, £1 million pound cover for each and every claim.

Q: Do you test the services?

A: No but we visually inspect the water, drains, electrical, and gas installations, and advise if further specialist advice should be sought.

Q: Do you cost repairs?

A: Not for homebuyer reports only for building surveys, repairs costs are based on the BCIS cost index.

Q: What specific details do you cover?

A:

• Wall Cracking & Foundation Defects - We advise on the implications of any structural cracks and foundation defects.
• Roofing - We advise on defects in flat or timber roof structures
• Timber - We advise on woodworm, wet rot or dry rot
• Damp - We advise on rising damp, penetrating damp or pipe leakage problems