How to choose the right home survey
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Since it is often difficult to decide which home survey to choose, especially if you’re buying your first home, we’ve put together a simple guide to make this decision easier for you.
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General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey | |
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Describes the construction and condition of the property on the date of the inspection. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to identify any problems that need urgent attention or are serious. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to identify things that need to be investigated further to prevent serious damage. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to tell you about problems that may be dangerous. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to show up potential issues and defects, before any transaction takes place. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to help you decide whether you need extra advice before committing to purchase | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to enable you to budget for any repairs or restoration. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to advise you on the amount of ongoing maintenance required in the future. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Provides a reinstatement cost to help you avoid under or over-insurance. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to establish how the property is built, what materials are used and how these will perform in the future | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to describe visible defects, plus exposing potential problems posed by hidden defects. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Aims to outline the repair options and give you a repair timeline, whilst explaining the consequences of not acting. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Provides specific comments on energy efficiency. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
Provides a market valuation. | General Valuation | Level 1 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 2 Home Survey + Valuation | Level 3 Home Survey |
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