Home Buyers Survey in Bruton

Is it best to select a Full Structural Survey, Building Survey or HomeBuyer Report on a property in Bruton and which would be the cheapest?

The Full Structural Survey has been updated to a Building Survey but is essentially the same level of survey.

If the Bruton property is a flat or maisonette, or was built before 1900, or has been structurally altered, or is built of unusual materials, then RICS recommend the cheaper HomeBuyer Report.

If you are planning to carry out major works on the property, you should you choose a Building Survey. This option is less cheap, but it will give an in-depth analysis of the Bruton property's state of repair and it includes more detailed advice on defects as well as maintenance options .

For more information get a Bruton Home Survey Quote on our site or call 0800 038 6667 to speak to one of our advisers.

The rat-trap bond walls on this Bruton home is in poor condition - what should we do? Is brick more susceptible to the weather?

Brick-built Bruton houses do benefit from many advantages. Unfortunately, they also be subject to a range of defects. Where relevant, these will be discussed in the survey report, with repair advice also supplied. A serious concern is brick rot, resulting from decades of exposure to condensation or damp at ground level. Steven Firth Bricklayer should be able to assist with a maintenance quote. Contact them at 07565 261094 or 79/79/Bethesda Close, Blackburn, BB2 2NA.

Brick-build property may be found throughout England and Wales, leading to a number of popular courses and methods. If the surveyor does raise concerns about a brick wall defect or structural issue, it may be wise to speak to a builder before completion to assess the extent and cost of the work.

We are planning to be purchasing a house in BA4 for around the £279, 836 mark. What things does a Bruton surveyor take into account when valuing house prices in Bruton on a Home Survey ?

There are many factors that can add to or subtract from property values from the legality of extensions to the size of bedrooms (single/double). It often helps to compare with values recorded in Bruton for similar houses.

The average house price paid between July and October in 2012 was £282, 536, which is £2, 700 more than the price you are intending to pay. The combined house/flat average was £267, 177. Hill View, Weston Town, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Mendip, Somerset, BA4 6PD a detached property sold for £165, 000 .

The only way to get an accurate and professional house valuation is to get a Homebuyer Report which includes a Property Valuation Report (PVR) by default. A qualified surveyor will be part of the Valuer Registration Scheme, which reinforces professional standards.

When we visited the period property we are hoping to lease it appeared that there is an old fuse board , does a Bruton Homebuyer Report write anything on any faults with the electrics?

During a Homebuyer Report in Bruton the home surveyor will usually add detail on the electrics if it is clear that the electrics are in an unsafe condition. This will include a non invasive view of the superficial sections of the wiring, fusebox etc. as well as things like checking the state of repair of any fitted appliances, e.g. storage heaters or where to find the meter. Inspecting the documentation from the most recent Periodic Inspection Report carried out by a suitably qualified electrician should form part of the Homebuyer report in Bruton.