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Home Buyers Survey in Crayford

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Do you need a Home Buyers Survey? Which survey is the right choice?

  • House suitable for a HomeBuyer Report

    Homebuyer Report in Crayford

    The Homebuyer Report is the best choice if planning to purchase a home made of conventional materials i.e. brick & tile, in reasonable order and built in the last 100 years. Find out more

  • Property suitable for a Building Survey

    Building Survey in Crayford

    The RICS Building Survey (often referred to as a Full Structural Survey in Crayford) will also be carried out by a MRICS or FRICS accredited surveyor and is more exhaustive. Choose this for non standard property such as thatched or older homes. Find out more

  • Surveyor carrying out a Property Valuation

    Property Valuation Report in Crayford

    This is an independent chartered surveyor valuation of the property. This is typically chosen by mortgage free buyers or someone requiring a formal valuation e.g. matrimonial dispute. Find out more

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Home Buyers Survey in Crayford

HomeBuyer Report

Is it best to go for a HomeBuyer Report, Building Survey or Full Structural Survey on a home in Crayford and which would be the cheapest?

The Full Structural Survey has changed its name to a Building Survey and is basically the same the same comprehensive survey.

If the Crayford property is a flat or maisonette, or is an older property, or has been structurally altered, or is of non standard construction (i.e. not made of bricks), RICS advise the cheaper HomeBuyer Report.

If you are planning to carry out any works or an extension, you should you select a Building Survey. The Building Survey is not as cheap as a HomeBuyer Report however it does give exhaustive analysis of the Crayford property's general condition in addition to advice on structural defects and maintenance options .

If in doubt why not obtain a Crayford Homebuyers Survey Quote via our website or call us 0800 038 6667 to speak to one of our advisers.

Chimney stacks

For a HomeBuyer Report on a Crayford house or flat, can you give some examples of Condition rating 2 defects for chimney stacks?

Issues requiring some attention are labelled condition rating 2. In contrast to more serious, 'red' rated, defects, these issues do not require immediate attention. Parts of the report which do not apply to the specific Crayford house or flat being surveyed will be indicated with a 'NI', or 'not inspected'. Where the surveyor is unable to gain access to some areas, e.g. the roof of a block of flats, these aspects of the report will not be completed. Section E elements are reviewed visually from ground level if the roof is difficult to access. A sloping chimney cap is an example of a Section E defect.

Subsidence resulting from soft clay soil

A home we intend to buy is built on clay soil. Can we expect the Crayford Home Survey to mention this?

Clay soil can create a range of issues for house owners. Subsidence is one obvious concern, but there are others, including groundwater level variations. The consequences may take years to be noticed, or could be felt suddenly. Signs like warped window frames in the kitchen or minor wall cracks in the kitchen can be early indications of very serious structural issues. Steps like checking that the downpipe drains correctly can help maintain clay-rich soil, but a purchaser should discuss specifics with the surveyor if extensive upkeep is warranted. In some more extreme cases, the building foundations may need extra support, but this can be costly.