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A
full structural survey will cost more than a homebuyers
report and is normally advisable for older buildings.
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With a full structural survey, the surveyor will check the
property thoroughly from the foundations to the roof.
The surveyor should give a detailed appraisal of the
construction and will provide technical analysis of significant defects
and appropriate remedial work. |
This type of survey is extremely comprehensive both in
the extent of inspection and detail of the report, the
full building survey or full structural survey typically
costs upwards of £800. A full structural survey normally
takes much longer than a homebuyer's report, it is not
uncommon for a full structural survey to last a whole day!
Although the full structural survey is comparatively
expensive when compared to a homebuyers report, it can
more than pay for itself if you decide to re-negotiate
the purchase price based on the survey findings.
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What does a full structural
survey include? |
So what does a full structural
survey include and how much does
a structural survey cost?
A full structural survey will
include:
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A building
inspection
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A full survey
report
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A property
valuation
The
full structural survey cost will
be significantly higher than a
homebuyer's report and will
depend largely on the property
value. The typical cost of a
structural survey will start
from around £800.
As well as any major problems the survey report will
Identify less significant defects, general disrepair and
shortcomings in the physical condition, maintenance and
design of the building.
The survey is presented in a
detailed written report and the surveyor should be
available to follow up on, and answer any questions
relating to the findings.
In summary the full structural survey will have the
following features:
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An extremely
comprehensive
inspection & report. |
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Can
be tailored to your
requirements. |
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A property
valuation taking
into account survey
results. |
Typically,
full structural surveys will include
inspections of roofs (internally & externally), walls
(internally & externally), floors, windows and doors,
chimney stacks and parapets, ceilings, mains services,
central heating, sanitary goods, decorations, garages
and outbuildings, grounds and boundaries, along with any
defects such as dampness, structural damage, timber
decay, etc
With this type of survey it is normally possible to
factor in any areas of particular concern, for example
drainage systems, proximity of trees, internal chimney
inspections etc. Most surveyors will be happy to tailor
the survey inspection to your specific requirements.
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The
full structural
survey report. |
The survey report will be extremely detailed, as
surveyors are legally obliged to inform you of all the
findings of the survey. The survey will typically
highlight problems and indicate an approximate cost of
remedial action.
The valuation forms part of the report and takes into
account the report findings and also uses a market
comparison by researching sales of similar property
types in the area. The surveyor will normally present a
summary of the survey results to the lender on your
behalf.
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