LEVEL 3 - BUILDING SURVEY

You should choose a Building Survey if you’re dealing with a large, older or run-down property, a building that  is unusual or altered, or if you’re planning major works.

 

This level of service consists of a detailed visual inspection of the building, its services and the grounds that is more extensive than ‘Survey Level 2’ – RICS HomeBuyer Report. Concealed areas are normally opened (where possible) and areas used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces and underfloor areas). Although the services are not tested, they are observed in normal operation – in other words, they are switched on and/or operated where appropriate.

 

The report objectively describes the form of construction and materials used for different parts of the property. It describes the condition and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems. This service includes:

• description the identifiable risk of potential or hidden defects in areas not inspected
• propose the most probable cause(s) of the defects based on the inspection
• outline the likely scope of any appropriate remedial work and explain the likely consequences of non-repair
• make general recommendations in respect of the priority and likely time-scale for necessary work
• identify and describe the legal implications of ownership in detail;

 

Where we feel unable to reach the necessary conclusions with reasonable confidence, we will recommend further investigations. However, at survey level three such referrals are usual the exception. A survey level three report aims to provide the client with all the information they need to make a purchase decision.

 

 

 

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Terms of Service - Level 3 - Building Survey Service

1 April 2017

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