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Ta. Builders. Hmm. I don’t know any let alone good ones. Gah. Not even sure what service id be looking for. Mind me asking what it is called?
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RICS Homebuyers + builders inspection > RICS Structural Survey?
Howard-
I have no idea if there is a specific name for it. I asked the surveyor to check the house as I was considering buying it. It was very detailed, the only thing I remember from it was ‘door handles in good condition, showing wear consistent with age’ - for each room. That was the level of detail. I was only concerned that the house wasn’t likely to fall down.
If I was doing it now, I have a builder who I would get to check the house. He did the work in the pics and built an extension for us in the past year.
TGR
K. I’m no use to you then. I had a similar survey done on my last house - it was very thorough but not ‘official ‘. The surveyor provided a report etc but it was only for my info. He specified that on the paperwork too. I guess it avoided him having to stand over any mistakes etc and the cost reflected this too. I was happy enough, the mortgage company did their survey too and I thought if they were happy it would be fine.
I would consider getting a builder to look at your property - a good builder should be able to advise you if things are right or not. Ideally both a survey and a builder but that’s more expense.