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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. 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 that are unusual, old, or in obviously poor condition. It is more detailed than the HomeBuyer Survey and includes technical information about the construction of the property and what action is needed to remedy problems. The RICS HomeBuyer Survey and Valuation Report Designed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to provide a prospective purchaser with information about the general condition of a property and its construction, any repairs and replacements the property needs, and significant factors that might influence value. 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 that have been extensively converted, extended or altered. The report has condition ratings for each part of the property, to let you know where repairs are needed and how urgently these need to be carried out. This type of Survey also provides a market value and insurance figure, and so can be particularly useful for those who are not having a mortgage and would like to know that they are paying a fair price for the property, and need to know what to insure it for on their Building Insurance policy. The RICS Condition Report This is a 2011 addition to RICS Surveys, and the least expensive of the three types of Survey. It provides a basic assessment of condition, where the property you are buying is of standard, modern construction. Like the HomeBuyer Report, it provides condition ratings for each part of the property. However, it does not include a valuation or insurance figure, drain covers are not lifted, and the inside of the roof is inspected from the loft hatch. The Private Valuation Report Useful for establishing or confirming the value of a property, for a variety of purposes, including: purchase of a property, buying out a Housing Association share, marital disputes, probate etc. Although the short report will briefly outline what the building is made of, and identify any glaring defects, it is not a Survey and is not designed to offer the peace of mind about structure that a Survey provides. 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:
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