House Surveyors Bristol

House surveys in Bristol Explained by House Surveys

At House Surveys, we are highly experienced at conducting both residential and commercial properties for your home or business in and around Bristol. We are trusted professionals, adhering to strict guidelines set by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) to complete our work. We provide you with a detailed report containing advice upon the condition of a property that you are viewing to help you make the best pricing decision before purchasing or selling a building. We aim to make choosing the most suitable survey for your property as easy as possible, which is why we simplified our services down to 2 types of surveys, which at least one will suit your needs. For help choosing the best house survey for your property in Bristol, contact us on 0117 930 4678.

A Building House Survey (Structural survey)

Formally known as a structural survey, this house survey is suitable for residential properties and goes in depth about the construction and condition of the property, taking into account it’s age, character and location. We are only able to inspect parts of the property that are easily accessible, exposed and are not covered, such as:

• The exterior
• Floor Surfaces
• Ventilation
• Insulation
• Exposed walls
• Brickwork
• Flues
• Wall cavities
• Wall foundations
• Timber

With the use of a torch to inspect voids and a 3 metre ladder to reach higher parts of the building. We are able to hire a longer ladder; however, this will come at an extra cost to you. Flooring boards can be lifted if this will not cause any damage and are not covered with carpet, as will the exterior roof and plumbing to ensure your house survey is as thorough as possible. We also perform a visual inspection of the building’s utilities such as:

• Sanitary fittings and associated taps
• Lead piping
• Boiler controls and pipes
• Space heaters
• Water installations
• Electrical installations
• Drains

Any comments on previously known hazards such as overhead power lines or underground mining within the property’s vicinity will also be included into the report to give you the most thorough house survey available to you.

Homebuyer Survey (and Valuation)

The Homebuyer service is intended for particular types of houses, flats and bungalows in Bristol that are conventional in type and construction, plus being apparently in reasonable condition, and focuses on the essential points of the building: the defects that will have an effect on the value, but does cover some other valuable information such as urgent repairs and a valuation of the property. This house survey can allow you to decide on whether or not to follow through with the property purchase, or to bid for a lower price to agree on the purchase. Similarly to a Building Survey, we will use a torch and a 3m ladder to undertake our inspection so any inaccessible voids etc, however if we believe that what is hidden will restrict the extent of the inspection, we will undertake an assessment of what lies hidden from view.

At House Surveys house surveyors in Bristol, we also carry out detailed site surveys for architects, developers and contractors. We provide 2D and 3D survey drawings, as well as paper copies to assist you with your multi-plot developments or redevelopment projects. We use laser scanning technology to take measurements in order to be as quick, non-invasive and unobtrusive as possible.

We are trusted house surveyors in Bristol and provide high quality and in depth house surveying for your every need; whether you’re buying a house or selling one, we can survey it and give you the best value for money. Fill out our contact form for house surveys in Bristol.

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