Hiring Building Surveyor
Surveying a property is important to both the buyer and seller. Purchasing and selling houses are amongst of the biggest deals you will make in your life and so you want to make sure that everything is done properly. With the help of a building surveyor you can arrange a comprehensive inspection of visible, exposed and accessible parts of structures to get a full idea of their current state and the overall value. We are proud to offer this service across Slough.
In 2010, results gathered from surveys determined that around 80% of home buyers don’t organise a building survey when acquiring a property. Considering the investment that a house purchase is, this statistic is troubling. If you buy a property and discover afterwards that structural problems exist and are serious, it can cost you money and may even result in the inconvenience of building work. Having a survey done can help you review the condition of the property prior to acquisition. In addition, it opens up the door to re-negotiations.
If you are buyer purchasing property via bank financing, you will have to get a mortgage valuation report before the lender will offer the funds. While it may sound similar to a building survey, you should never make the mistake of confusing the two. The report for the mortgage just reviews if the property is worth what the bank is loaning you and it isn’t their responsibility to point out defects. Building surveyors such as ours however are tasked with pointing out faults and the estimated cost of repairing them.
When you choose a survey from us we will look at the property in detail for you. As part of this the roof will be inspected both internally and externally if accessible, timbers will be checked for woodworms and rots, and windows and doors are examined, along with a number of other inspections. We will administer a full assessment of irregularities and provide cost estimates. The prices are all based on the BCIS cost index for building maintenance so they are reasonable quotes.
At Patterson Francis Associates we understand how much of an investment buying houses can be and so we make sure that you are paying what is right for the property. When it comes to a sale our report can help you to tackle repair and maintenance issues so you can get the best return. Our professional team are thorough when conducting surveys. If you are in need of our services, feel free to contact us.
