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Surveys and Valuations on all types of residential properties, for all sorts of reasons, from Bradford-on-Avon to Weston-super-Mare. Asbestos -- Although we do not carry out asbestos surveys, if you are concerned that you might have asbestos in your property, we can give specialist advice and arrange for safe testing of the material. Part Surveys -- You may be worried about a single aspect of your own property -- damp penetration, unexplained cracking, roof spread, drains. We can give practical advice, with a short report for you to keep, or to pass onto a builder, or a future owner. Miscellaneous -- Recently, we have also carried out residential Right of Light assessment, right of way compensation valuation, matrimonial valuations, considered the green energy potential of a weir, advised on change of use from agricultural to garden land, carried out an assessment of drain collapse, given recommendations for roof strengthening, and acted as an expert surveyor for the BBC on several of its property problem programmes. Surveys and Valuations explained: The Private Valuation report The most basic type of report, useful for establishing or confirming the correct value of a property, for a variety of purposes, including: purchase of property, buying out a Housing Association share, marital disputes, probate, etc. The RICS HomeBuyer Survey and Valuation report Designed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to provide a prospective purchaser with information about the general condition of the property and its construction, any repairs or replacements the property needs, and significant factors which might influence value. It also provides a market value and insurance value. It has condition ratings to let you know which parts of the property require repairs, and whether these are urgent, or can be done in your own time. It is a moderately priced Survey, designed for "normal" houses and flats in apparently habitable condition. This type of Survey is not suitable for very large, unusual, or Listed houses, or those which have been extensively converted, extended or altered. The Building Survey (previously called the Structural Survey) A detailed report, to address the specific needs and interests of the Client, and relevant to any type of Property, especially those which are unusual, old, or in poor condition. It is longer than the HomeBuyer Survey and includes technical information about the construction of the property and what action is needed to remedy problems. The cost of a Survey: Please do not hesitate to phone (0117 9611877) or email for a precise quote. YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN A HARD SELL. Prices of Surveys vary depending on the size, age, and complexity of the property, and the proposed purchase price. As a very rough guide: A HomeBuyer Survey and Valuation report on a typical 1st time buyer's 2-bedroomed property would be £300-£400. A Building Survey on a 3-bedroomed, Georgian, extended house would be approximately £500-£700. |