Building Surveys

Level 3  Full Building Survey  ( formerly Structural Survey ) is typically for older properties.


              A detailed report on the property by a qualified experienced building surveyor, examining the 

   construction, structure and condition of the building, noting defects and highlighting significant               problems of which the client may be unaware.


           Level 2 Building Inspection Condition Survey usually for newer build and flats.   

                         Based on our full structural survey but in slightly less detail due to age and nature of construction.


 The identified defects and cost implications can result in the prospective purchaser, not only         renegotiating their offer prior to legal commitment, but also avoiding substantial, unforeseen future       expense.


   S W Hirons & Associates will advise to the best survey option and tailor surveys to clients' specific requirements.




Level 3 Full Building Surveys

Normally for older properties due to nature of construction

Externally

  • Roof and roof coverings including chimney stacks and flashings.
  • Gutters and downpipes.
  • Main walls. Quality of brickwork, mortar joints, pointing.
  • Render and Pebble-dash integrity.
  • Damp proof course.
  • Damp readings.
  • Windows and external joinery.
  • External finishes and decoration.
  • Boundaries and external enclosed areas.

Internally

  • Roof Timbers and roof voids, requirements to insulation and ventilation.
  • Carpentry and quality of joinery finishes.
  • Floor and ceiling construction.
  • Floor coverings and finishes.
  • Decoration and quality of under-lying finishes.
  • Kitchen and sanitaryware.
  • Heating and plumbing systems.
  • Electrical installation, services and utilities.
  • Damp readings.
  • Wall & partitions, constructions and load bearing capability and plaster finishes.

Our detailed survey report

  • Highlights structural defects.
  • Visual inspection of electrical, gas and water supplies and building regulation compliance.
  • Includes recommendations and estimated costs to identified defects and required works.
  • Indication to urgency and potential future issues.
  • Recommendations to legal and lease considerations to be copied to your solicitor to clarify raised issues.


S W Hirons & Associates structure surveys to property type and client's specific requirements.





Level 2 Building Condition Inspection Surveys

Normally for new newer built houses, flats in apartment blocks and Local Authority sales


Based on our full Level 3 structural survey but in slightly less detail due to age, nature of construction and multi occupancy.
It is a fully written report with recommendations to identified defects and estimated costs.

It's similar to a homebuyers report but in greater detail.
Homebuyers are basically pre-printed sheets providing little detailed inspection or analysis to structure or design options to internal structural wall removal or fire compliance as our report does cover.
As such we don't offer this option.

S W Hirons & Associates structure surveys to property type and client's specific requirements.

We will contact you after the survey with our initial thoughts highlighting any issues.
Our reports are clear without confusing overly technical terminology.
We actively encourage clients' to contact us to  clarify any raised issues and further advice to resolve.


Contact: SW Hirons & Associates

For a free initial consultation to discuss your survey, specific requirements or building plans, please contact us on

info@buildingsurveys-london.co.uk 

Steve Hirons, Senior Partner: Direct line 07703 437175

Alternatively, please use our contact form and submit your enquiry.