The Full Structural/Building Survey report is tailored to the client's specific requirements and our advice is illustrated by a full schedule of photos amongst the text to give you a better understanding of what is being discussed. The report has more technical information than a Housebuyers Report on the steps required to repair any defects that we find, details about possible concealed defects, the performance of materials and on-going maintenance advice. If you wish to find out more about the types of Survey and how Harveys can help please call for advice.
Property is probably the most significant investment you will decide upon which is why it is important to obtain proper independent advice about its condition. The Council of Mortgage Lenders, Which? Magazine, RICS and all Solicitors recommend that you at least have a RICS Housebuyers Report or its equivalent.
The mortgage lender may undertake a quick valuation, but this is for their use only in making sure that they don't lend more than the property is worth, it is not a detailed report on the condition of the property. Harveys Building Surveys have saved clients thousands of pounds by identifying defects that a mortgage valuation simply would not address and have enabled our clients to often re negotiate the price, based on our findings.
A building survey is the most detailed report that can be obtained for a building. It involves a comprehensive inspection of a property and the report is in done in a style to suit the property and the client's specific requirements. It is suitable for all properties especially, listed buildings, older properties, buildings constructed in an unusual way, properties you plan to renovate or alter and those which have had extensive alterations already.
Harveys are a Plymouth based Chartered Surveying firm who cover all Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. Professionally qualified members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) , for residential, commercial surveys and valuations.