Surveys of residential property - 3rd.ed

Level 1
1. Objective report on general condition of main elements at an ecomonical price
  1. client must accept risk that defects may not be found that would have been found in a more substantial survey
    1. unlikely to suit properties in poor condition or unusual as would be a high level of recommendations for further investigation
      1. highlight clearly any elements of concern and describe the condition
        Level 1 Inspection report : Buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.
        e.g. private valuation reports including matrimonial, taxation or private purchasers like cash purchasers
2. more of a cursory inspection
Level 2
1. more comprehensive professional opinion at an economical price
  1. more extensive visual inspection
    1. more info about repairs and on-going maintenance advice
      1. broadly outline the scope of likely remedial work
        risks, legal and other issues that need to be addressed (HBR)
        HBR: Buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.
      2. issues that need further investigation
windows
1. roof space
  1. floors
    1. furniture and possessions
      1. services
        grounds
        general walk round and visual inspection of retaining walls, in and outside all permanant outbuildings, drives, dropped kerbs, trees, rights of way
        as lvl 1
        no lifting inspection chamber covers
        lift when safe to do so and visually inspect
      2. don't move (but consider follow the trail, move if light weight, easy and safe, or recommend for further investigation)
      3. as lvl1
    2. no lifting carpers/boards/coverings/furniture/hatches. Use heel-drop test, spirit level and comment on exposed areas
    3. inverted head and shoulders inspection where possible
  2. visual head and shoulders inspection, no removing secured access panels
  3. enter roof space, closer inspection, use of moisture meter
2. open limited sample e.g. one on each elevation
3. open a representative sample e.g. one on each elevation and one of each different type
lvl1
lvl2
Level 3
1. Probable cause of defects
  1. indications of repair options, likely costs, and likely consequences of inactivity
    1. further inspection referrals should be exception rather than norm
      1. Building Survey: Large, older, unusual, altered or run-down property
2. detailed comment on construction, condition and repairs
what if info isn't known in relation to property type /area?
1. surveyor should do extra desktop research prior to inspection and making enquiries, if this isn't possible within a reasonable timescale, instruction shouldn't be accepted
What surveys uncover
1. Asbestos
2. Lack of adequately sized windows or emergency escapes
3. lead water pipes
4. steep stairs
5. dangerous electrics
6. unsafe parts of the building
7. absence of upto date services certificates
8. Overhead power lines (electro-magnetic fields)
9. Tripping hazards
10. Potential high levels of radon gas or other contamination
11. Inappropriate use of accomodation e.g. loft non conforming
12. Japanese knotweed
13. unprotected garden ponds
14. unprotected boundary walls

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