Buying Surveyed Property
There are so many potentially undisclosed issues with properties that it is advisable you get a full survey done before you go ahead with a purchase. This offers the best possible protection and means you don’t buy a time bomb that will result in huge costs further down the line. From a casual look at a property it is almost impossible to get an accurate idea of the condition; the survey will help you to get a fuller picture. Even if you are confident of your assessment it is good to get a second opinion. As a professional building surveyor in Maidenhead, we can provide all the help you need to inform yourself before you go ahead and buy.
A recent study conducted by RICS asked 1,017 property buyers in the UK whether they got the property surveyed when they bought a home. Of the number a quarter didn’t, many of them to their regret further down the line. The most interesting finding is that 73% of the people asked got a survey simply for peace of mind.
Many of the most severe issues with a property cannot be seen by the untrained eye. Several of them will even be hidden by the fabric of the building and will only become apparent when the damage is extensive. Things like rising damp, wet or dry rot, inadequate roofing support and subsidence can go unnoticed for several years before they come to light and are incredibly costly to fix. The survey should find signs of these and ensure you know exactly what you are getting in to.
There are a few reasons people fail to get a building surveyed but the most common are the costs and the amount of value buyers perceive they offer. Some base their decision on the mortgage survey. It is important to remember that this is done at the request of the lender and won’t look at the property from your perspective; instead it only takes the value into account. By requesting your own examination of the building you ensure the surveyor looks at it with you in mind. Many providers even include estimations of repairs costs for you.
If you’re looking for a building surveyor in Maidenhead with a fantastic track record we are the company for you. We are experienced local specialists with an in-depth knowledge of the conditions properties in the area have to face. All of our surveys are delivered in RICS format and include an assessment of the severity of conditions. We promise the best value for money and look at structure in fine detail to give you the most accurate information we can.
