Building Survey

The most comprehensive of survey reports, a Building Survey, also known as an Acquisition Survey or Structural Survey. This report provides an in-depth inspection of the property. With the report aiming to determine and detailing the method of construction, condition and identification of defects, probable causes of those effects and suggestions for remedial action and necessary repairs. It also aims to provide information as to how the building is likely to perform in the future. 

This service can be customised to include advice on any proposed alterations and improvements that may be planned. Additional advice such as this can be requested prior to engaging our services.

We do our upmost to explain and detail without technical jargon that may cause confusion. We also offer a personal service whereby we encourage our clients to speak with our surveyors after they receive their report. This is to ensure they understand the contents of the report, any issues or implications. Both our experience and customer feedback has shown this to be very beneficial and useful for our clients.     

The acquisition survey includes inspection of all accessible elevations; flat roofs, rain water goods etc., inspection of all accessible roof voids, noting roof defects, inspection of walls and floors and confirmation of foundation design from available information.

A visual inspection of services will be undertaken and recommendations made for further specialist inspections or remedial work. Covers to all accessible inspection chambers will be removed to enable the condition of the inspection chamber and associated drainage to be ascertained, where possible.

 

The survey report also includes defects that, although not apparent in the subject property, may be inherent in either the mode of construction or the age of the property. Thus ensuring clients are fully aware of prospective problems with the building. Deleterious materials will be identified as appropriate and recommendations made as to their associated problems and how they can be successfully managed. Deleterious materials found in buildings can range from lead water mains providing drinking water to properties, the use of wood wool slabs as a structural member, the use of high alumina cement and the possibility of structural failure. The possible presence of asbestos will also be highlighted and current methods of managing the material provided.

Contact Chandlers Building Surveyors now for a no obligation discussion and a fixed-priced quote for your building surveying requirements.

01246270088 or 01142547020 Email- info@chandlersbuildingsurveyors.co.uk