Below you can find a useful guide which details some of the essential features of the RICS Surveys, helping you to identify which report you require. Should you have any questions, require assistance choosing the right report for you or want to get a quote for one of our services, we’d be delighted to help. You can get a free quote from our surveyors today.
Condition Report
- Properties currently in good condition
- Homes made from conventional materials, built in the last 30 years
- Buildings without significant alterations, which you do not intend to significantly modify
HomeBuyer Report
- Properties that appear in reasonable condition
- Conventional homes built in the last 100 years, Buildings without significant alteration, which you do not intend to significantly alter
Building Surveys
- Properties over 50 years old
- Listed Buildings and historic buildings
- Buildings of any age that are constructed in an unusual way
- Properties that have been substantially altered or extended
- Buildings that are proposed to undergo alteration or refurbishment
| Condition Report Starts at £445 +VAT |
HomeBuyer Report Starts at £450 +VAT |
HomeBuyer Report with Valuation Starts at £500 +VAT |
Building Survey Starts at £550 +VAT |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| A visual inspection of the property to access condition |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Detailed visual inspection for hidden defects |
✕ |
✕ |
✕ |
✓ |
| A “traffic light” grading system is used to indicate defects severity. |
✕ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Identifies legal issues disputes pertaining to the property |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Informed recommendations for repair options |
✕ |
✕ |
✕ |
✓ |
| Technical details of building construction and materials provided |
✕ |
✕ |
✕ |
✓ |
| Identifies future maintenance requirements |
✕ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Mortgage valuation / reinstatement cost (Where not included this can be provided separately) |
✕ |
✕ |
✓ |
✕ |
| Additional Drone Survey (for a more detailed view of a properties roof) |
+£200 |
+£200 |
+£200 |
+£200 |