Abels Surveyors - Chartered Surveyors in Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Swindon

Home Buyers Survey Quotes in Bristol, instant survey quotes from RICS Chartered Surveyors.

Why you should have a Survey & which Survey should you choose?

Buying a home is a significant investment.
The best way to reach an informed decision about the prospective property is to have a professional private survey on the property.
Before you decide to fully commit yourself legally, you can minimise the risks by employing a Chartered Surveyor to :

  • Confirm the property is a reasonable price.
  • Identify any drawbacks you may not be aware of and how to deal with them.

Essentially, there are three main types of home survey for prospective buyers to select from :

  • Building Survey
  • RICS HomeBuyer Report & Valuation
  • Property Valuation

Building Survey – This is the most detailed type of survey available. It is a bespoke and in-depth survey of a property which includes reporting on all accessible areas.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors recommend a Building Survey for older properties, those of non standard construction, are dilapidated or where the purchaser has any major concerns.
A Building Survey is a detailed bespoke document tailored by the individual surveyor for the client and can address any additional questions or concerns.
Note that a Building Survey does not include a valuation as standard.

RICS HomeBuyer Report – This is provided within a standard format provided by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. It is specifically designed to be a more economical survey for the purchaser to obtain.
The report is appropriate for properties of traditional construction that appear to be in reasonable condition. Generally, these Home Buyer Reports are carried out on properties built after 1920 but can also be suitable for some older properties where no major issues have been noted.
The report will identify any visible defects or issues that may have an effect on the value of the property.
The report is delivered electronically in a standardised format.
The HomeBuyers Report includes a property valuation and building insurance valuation.

Property Valuation Service
Our surveyors are Registered Valuers with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
We are able to offer valuations on residential property which often include the following:

  • Valuation for joint ownership
  • Valuation for a Help to Buy Scheme
  • Valuation for Probate
  • Valuation for matrimonial purposes.

The Valuation Report does not include a full survey of the structure.

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COMPARE SURVEYS
DescriptionProperty ValuationHomebuyer ReportBuilding Survey
Completed by an RICS surveyor. Local Survey’s panel of Surveyors are fully qualified and highly experienced chartered surveyors.nullnullnull
Provide you with information to help make an informed decision as to whether to proceed, reconsider or renegotiate on the purchase.nullnullnull
The report will identify potential issues or problems such as any repairs or works the property may require. Inspections on the outside of the building are done from ground level.nullnull
Possibly enable you to negotiate a better property price. Information provided on condition or value could be useful in such negotiations.nullnullnull
Condition shown as traffic light ratings, giving you a simple green/amber/red condition for each area of the property for an “at a glance” appreciation of the condition of the property.nullnull
Advise you of potential costly repairs after completion.nullnull
Independent valuation. A professional valuation of the property. This may assist in negotiations.nullnull
Photos illustrating issues/problems identified.null
Bespoke and detailed report. An in depth survey on construction, issues and defects.null
Appropriate for all properties, a suitable survey, irrespective of age, construction type, condition and level of modification.null
Identifies urgent issues. Reports on any defects requiring immediate attention.nullnull
On-going maintenance. Provides professional recommendations on repairs and maintenancenullnull
Building Reinstatement Costs. Included for insurance purposes.null
Appropriate for standard property types. Suitable for properties built later than 1900 of standard construction (brick and tile).null
Appropriate for unusual property types. Suitable for older, unusually constructed (e.g. timber framed) or extensively modified properties those in need of modernisation.null
Advice for your Solicitor. Observations that may impact the legal title investigation conducted by your solicitor.nullnull
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