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Home Buyers Survey in Irchester

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The content of survey reports will vary considerably due to factors including the age, type, location and condition of the property, and materials used in its construction.

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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 Irchester

    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 Irchester

    The RICS Building Survey (often referred to as a Full Structural Survey in Irchester) 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 Irchester

    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 Irchester

HomeBuyer Report

Is it best to go for a HomeBuyer Report, Full Structural Survey or Building Survey for a property in Irchester and which one is cheaper?

The Full Structural Survey has changed its name to a Building Survey, although it is essentially the same survey.

If the Irchester property is an apartment, or is over 100 years old, or has been substantially modified, or is built of unusual materials, RICS advise a cheaper HomeBuyer Report.

If you intend to do any works or an extension, you should you carry out a Building Survey instead. This more detailed survey is not as cheap but it will provide you with a more detailed analysis of the Irchester property's condition in addition to information on defects as well as maintenance options .

For more detailed advice you can get an instant Irchester House Survey Quote via our website or call 0800 038 6667 to speak to our survey team.

Damaged Render

What will the Chartered Surveyor look for on a roughcast rendered (stucco) Victorian house in Irchester that I intend to purchase.

Stucco is actually a smooth and flat solid render. Commonly it is layered over underlying brick that dries to a smooth stone like appearance. The finish is very attractive and is was often applied to Victorian and Regency buildings. it can be prone to defect and Surveyors frequently highlight defects e.g. horizontal cracking that describes the underlying mortar joints. Other potential problems might be when moisture beneath DPCs which causes detachment. Fixing Stucco problems may be costly as the skills are getting more difficult to find.

Stone block wall damage

I am buying a stone-walled house. Are there any factors that need to be investigated, and will the surveyor offer any advice?

Poorly pointed or installed window frames can often cause problems for properties in Irchester with stone walls. Defects affecting stone-built properties in Irchester can vary, stone faces being relatively common. The two main forms of mortared stone wall construction found in Irchester are regular and irregular. Dry stone construction is used in garden walls and field boundaries, but is rarely employed for inhabited structures. Both regular or irregular stone can be mortared with lime-based mortar, though the use of this declined with the introduction of cement. Property surveys should give some repair guidance, like monitoring of natural wear, watching for signs of sudden or severe change.

Purchasers renovating properties in Irchester should be aware that stone matching services are available, which may be necessary for listed buildings. To source stone quarried in Irchester, you can contact local suppliers.

Contact a local mine or quarry, e.g. Bozeat Quarry, Church Farm, Bozeat, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN29 7UN, which quarries Sand & Gravel, for details. Call 01933 665064 for more information.