What is a Residential House Survey and Why do you Need One?

Whether you’re looking for your first property or a new family home, you have to think about the practical side of buying as well as all of the exciting plans you have in mind. One big mistake that many homeowners make is not getting a residential house survey. By checking the condition of the property thoroughly before you make an offer, you’re protecting yourself and preventing unexpected problems from arising.

Here’s all you need to know about a residential house survey.

What is a residential house survey?

Even though a property could look fine from the outside, who knows what kind of problems could be lurking on the inside! To find out the true condition of a property, residential house surveys involve hiring a trained surveyor who will inspect the house from top to bottom. Structural issues such as distorted walls, subsidence and roof problems will be identified and this information will be reported back for you to overview.

Is a house survey necessary?

House surveys are not enforced, although some mortgage companies may request one and for your own peace of mind, it’s always a good idea. Buying a home is already stressful so the last thing you want is to add more problems to the mix.

Schedule a house survey and you can experience the following benefits:

A reduction in your buying price

If your survey reveals that the property requires work, this gives you some room for negotiation in times of the buying price. If the work is estimated to cost a few thousand pounds, you can put forward a lower offer to compensate for the additional repairs that need to be done.

You’ll understand the true condition of the property

Since independent surveyors are unbiased, this is a great way of understanding the true condition of the home. On the other hand, estate agents may downplay any faults meaning you only see the true state of the property when you’ve bought it!

Your buying process can be less complicated

Everybody dreams of buying a property and experiencing no problems along the way. By choosing to have a survey you can improve your chances of this coming true by keeping future problems at bay.

If you require a building defect diagnosis, look no further then Simon Levy. Our professional team will use their expert knowledge to quickly identify building defects, repair work and small issues that could develop into something much bigger. Our property survey experience covers the full range of sectors including residential, commercial and local authority. Book your survey today. Get in touch with us for more information.