Residential Building (Structural) Surveys

The decision to purchase or lease a property can be a difficult one to make and it is unwise to proceed without first taking expert advice. Failure to consider properly the condition, construction and arrangement of a building can lead to expensive mistakes being made.

Buildings are complex, but a Chartered Building Surveyor will consider the building and see things that may be very important that you would not be aware of. They will consider not only the style of construction and the building’s condition, but also its arrangement, compliance with statutory requirements and other matters that may affect your ownership or occupation.

On their website, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors say:

“A survey not only offers peace of mind, but could potentially save you thousands of pounds in costly repair bills in the future.”

We are used to working quickly to deadlines for exchange of contracts, and can provide a valuable source of information for you and your solicitor when negotiating purchase prices or lease terms.