Home Buyers Survey in Skegness

Should we get a Full Structural Survey, RICS Level 3 Survey or RICS Level 2 Survey for a property in Skegness and which is the cheapest?

The Full Structural Survey has changed its name to a RICS Level 3 Survey and is essentially the same.

If the Skegness property is an apartment, or was built before 1900, or has been structurally modified, or is of non standard construction, RICS recommend the cheaper RICS Level 2 Survey.

If you intend to do any an extension, you should you select a RICS Level 3 Survey. This option is less cheap, but it does offer exhaustive analysis of the Skegness property's state of repair as well as more detailed advice on defects as well as maintenance options .

If in doubt get an instant Skegness House Survey Quote on our site or call 0800 022 4428 to speak to a member of our team.

What recommendations will a surveyor in Skegness make for homes constructed with Dutch bond brick? Are brick walls hard to repair?

Brick-walled structures in Skegness can show signs of a number of issues, including frost damaged pointing and horizontal cracking. Any such issues ought to be reported on, with advice on the consequences were they to go untreated. An issue often addressed by surveyors in the region is brick rot, resulting from decades of exposure to condensation or damp at ground level. For more information, contact a local builder, Bona-Fide Brickwork of 296 Victoria Rd, Ruislip, HA4 0DP on 01895 674310.

For home purchasers in Skegness seeking a rare example of brick architecture, look for unusual course styles like herringbone bond, which has a distinctive L-shaped pattern. Consider renegotiating the price of the Skegness property, based on the results of your survey. Works to remedy even some superficial brick wall defects can be both expensive and disruptive.

I am buying a stone-walled cottage. Are there any major defects that we should be aware of, and what does the survey cover?

External wall maintenance is essential to the health of property. The problems which can plague poorly maintained stone vary considerably. Stone quarried in the area is common to local property, but some do also feature cut stone brought from outside the county. Ashlar courses are often used to finish more irregular stone walls. These are employed as a decorative front, with brick or irregular walls. This can give rise to maintenance issues if either element of the wall has been treated with a non-breathable material. A survey will include a range of suggestions or requirements for maintenance, such as careful removal of nearby trees and plants. Be careful not to pull these up by the roots, as they could already be intertwined with the wall's foundations, which will cause more damage.

Ask your surveyor for clarification if you are in doubt as to likely maintenance, particularly if the house in question is listed or located in a conservation area.

What should we be wary of when purchasing a property near to Anchor Lane Landfill Site on Anchor Lane and landfill sites generally

Sites used for landfill come in many shapes and sizes for example: industrial waste material disposal. Thousands of sites affect hundreds of thousands of people in England including Skegness. Worries include tars and other hazardous materials. Health concerns such as abdominal wall problems have been associated to landfill sites .

RICS Level 2 Survey in Skegness will consider any structural issues resulting from the site. Your legal representative will commission environmental searches of the British Geological database in addition to East Lindsey Local Authority and inform you of any issues and let you know if the searches fail .