House Structure and Purchase Reports

House Structure and Purchase Reports

Our House Structure and Purchase Reports are an economy service comprising a reasonably detailed inspection and a concise report in a standard format.  This is comparable to the old RICS Homebuyer Report which is now often called a Level 2 inspection.   A typical report will be in the region of 12 to 15 pages.

Prior to our inspection we will undertake a brief desktop study for ‘due diligence’ to assess whether there are any potential risks or other issues at or close to the property such as Radon gas or flooding or potential nuisances such as businesses or schools which may affect our report and the advice we provide.

The inspection at the property includes all those readily accessible and visible parts of the dwelling both externally and internally.  This includes a full inspection of the roof voids (where this is safe and possible), inspection of any garages or permanent outbuildings and .

The House Structure and Purchase Reports concentrate on: 

• Significant and/or urgent matters which might affect the Market Value or be expensive to rectify including Structural movement, Timber Defects, Dampness including condensation
• Insulation, Fire Precautions and potential safety issues that could affect you, your family or guests
• Matters requiring further investigation
• Features which affect value including local nuisances or layouts that might affect future marketability
• General condition
• Current Market Value and an Insurance Valuation
• Points for your Legal Adviser

House Structure Report

These reports will inspect all the structural parts of the dwelling. This will include the roof structures (including any party walls), roof coverings and any chimney stacks together with the rainwater fittings, the main walls including the doors and windows and the floors.

House Structure and Services Report

These reports will inspect all of the structural parts of the dwelling as noted above. In addition the inspection will also include a visual inspection of the accessible parts of the service installations including the electrical installations, heating systems, plumbing services and drainage.

House Purchase Reports

These reports will inspect all of the structural parts of the dwelling and the services as noted above. In addition we will inspect and comment on all the ‘cosmetic finishes’ including the plastering, internal joinery, decorations, kitchen units and sanitaryware.

The reports will not comment on minor defects or other matters which are not considered to be significant or urgent such as slightly weathered brickwork, a few damaged roofing tiles, slightly weeping rainwater fittings, slightly cracked plastered finishes or dripping and marked plumbing or heating pipework.

The reports will include some advice on maintenance works that may be required regularly in the future.

Once you have received the report and considered the contents we are more than happy to answer any queries or questions you may have.  We will also be pleased to look over and comment on any issues that may arise from your legal investigations including any ‘Environmental Report’ or the Land Registry Title.

We will provide you with two paper copies of the valuation report supported by at least front, rear and garden photos illustrating property and a street scene together with the main rooms internally.  We can also provide an electronic PDF copy of the report if required for your records or submission to another professional party.

Our fees for House Structure or Purchase reports range between £450.00 to in excess of £650.00 depending on the age and size of the property.

We would recommend this report for properties falling within the following general parameters: