FULL BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL SURVEYS

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Full House Surveys and Property Inspections

We understand that buying a new property is one of the biggest investments that we make in our lifetime. So, ensuring your new property has been surveyed is essential before you make the big spend. Having a survey carried out will help you to avoid buying a property that has lots of maintenance issues. These issues are only going to cost you further down the line and you could end up spending thousands on repairs. 

Here at SImon Levy Associates, we want to help you avoid costly repairs right after you have bought your property. Our team of experts are here to help carry out a full survey before you commit to anything. Operating in Borehamwood, Barnet and Watford, we are here to fully appraise your situation and help inform you to the best of our ability before your purchase. With over 30 years of experience, Simon Levy Associates are qualified and ready to help, with specialist survey services. 

It is important to note that mortgage companies often carry out a survey so that you don’t have to, however, this is not usually a full building survey. Make sure you have your full property surveyed so that you don’t miss any maintenance issues that could end up being expensive later on down the line. 

Expert structural surveyors you can count on

Are you sure your potential future property is a suitable family home? Only one in five people get a structural survey before going ahead with a property purchase - it could be hiding defects that might cost upwards of thousands of pounds to repair. At Simon Levy Associates, when we do full house surveys and property inspections, we frequently find damages ranging from structural issues to timber defects. Fortunately, with our team of structural surveyors, you don't need to risk buying a property that could turn into a nightmare to fix. We can provide comprehensive reports on your future home's condition and have wide geographical coverage, surveying buildings in Barnet, Watford, Greater London and across the Home Counties.

At Simon Levy Associates, we've been surveying properties in Barnet, Watford, Borehamwood, the Home Counties and London and you can trust our expertise as a structural surveyor to uncover the reality of your potential house's condition. Get in touch with us today to discuss your property inspection requirements with a structural surveyor in our Borehamwood offices.

Getting A Full House Structural Survey

At your request, we can provide you with a telephone call straight after our inspection, advising you of any concerns.  All Full Building Surveys are undertaken by Simon Levy FRICS MAE himself on account of the need to utilise his extensive skill, knowledge, competence, experience and expertise in this area.
A Full Building Survey will explore all accessible internal and external areas including:
  • An assessment of the site in its entirety including boundaries, driveways, gardens and any likely unusual conditions which may adversely affect the property
  • Examination of the local Geological Survey Map and implications of findings
  • A photographic record of the property, illustrating the main rooms and any special features, characteristics or defects where possible.
  • A detailed assessment of the accessible main walls
  • An assessment of external plumbing, including gutters, downpipes, soil pipes etc.
  • A detailed assessment of accessible chimney stacks and parapets.
  • An assessment of external window and door components relevant to the property.
  • An assessment of external landscaping, including trees, hedges etc. and their associated risks,
  • An in-depth assessment of accessible roof void and loft areas, including roof support timbers and other relevant structures.
As part of your report and at your request we can provide you with a detailed summary of the estimated repair costs, advising you of their urgency.
  • A detailed internal inspection including an assessment of accessible:
    • Damp penetration
    • Timber decay
    • Floors
    • Partitions
    • Chimneys and chimney breasts
    • Beams and stanchions
    • Plaster
    • Ventilation
    • Staircases
    • General thermal performance
    • General sound insulation performance
    • Hard wall and floor finishes
    • Fixtures and fittings
    • Any other important features or defects identified
  • A general assessment of the building services, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, drainage etc.
  • A balanced conclusion including recommendations and an in most instances, an approximate cost estimate in respect of essential repairs.
As detailed above, we aim to provide you with a complete breakdown on the condition of the property, advice on repair and deliver our expert knowledge on the all areas of discontent to allow you to make an informed decision whether to proceed or alternatively provide ammunition for negotiating a price reduction due an issue.
Whether your property is a Freehold house, residential flat in a purpose built block or period conversion, bungalow or commercial premises, we will be delighted to assist you wherever needed.
For a small fee, our survey could ultimately save you thousands of pounds.
Feel free to call and speak to one of our experienced surveyors for further information and a free quotation.

The Advantages Of A Structural Survey From Simon Levy 

Just because a house has problems doesn't mean you shouldn't make an offer. However, you should adjust your offer to reflect that property's actual value rather than its current listing price. You might be able to reduce the asking price by thousands of pounds if you're aware of the damages, and hiring a qualified structural surveyor from our Borehamwood office will ensure you find what the problems are – whether the property is in Watford or elsewhere in the Home Counties. 
In addition to being able to reduce the asking price, you'll also know what work lies ahead if you hire our experts to perform a full structural survey in Borehamwood, Barnet, Watford or Greater London. Just call our professionals, tell us what you need, and we'll explain how we can help.

Do I Need A Structural Survey To Make Alterations To My Home?

If you plan to build an extension, demolish a structure, alter a party wall or replace your roof, in order to comply with the law and obtain planning permission you might need to hire a structural surveyor to do a full house property survey. Obtaining a structural full-house survey can also help assess the condition of your property to make sure that your planned alterations won’t result in any damage, and we may also be able to provide guidance on construction costs as well as timeframes.

Sometimes, problems that could make your planned work dangerous are hard to identify with a visual inspection alone, which is why we use advanced equipment to highlight issues such as timber rot and damp. If you want to minimise any risk associated with altering your property, call the experts at Simon Levy Associates for a full house survey and property inspection in and around Greater London.

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There's no need to make an offer on a home while being essentially blindfolded when a Building surveyor from Borehamwood can let you know what you're getting yourself into. Learn more about the benefits of a structural survey in Borehamwood, Watford or Barnet and throughout the Home Counties today by calling our Borehamwood office on 020 8207 6100.

Call 020 8207 6100 to discuss a full house survey with one of 
our structural surveyors.

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