What Does A Structural Survey Tell Me?

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It is always important to make an informed decision and the more information that you have, the better. When it comes to property, everyone involved wants to have as much information as possible. Buyers and sellers should have relevant information, but professionals involved with property, including roofing and building firms, need to be aware of what condition the property is in, what issues are outstanding and what can be done to improve the property.

Therefore, a structural survey is hugely important, not just to buyers, but to everyone who has a stake in a property. With building and roofing firms being entrusted to carry out work which adds value and makes a home more appealing, it is essential that these professionals have as much information as possible, and a structural survey is often the starting point for renovation work.

The information included in a structural survey will usually be presented in several different sections but there will always be a commonality between different reports.

General information contained within a structural survey

This section contains basic information regarding the property such as its location, the conditions when the property was inspected and the agreement between the surveyor and the client.

General description of the property

This section reviews the physical description of the property and provides details on the layout of the property.

Construction and condition of the home

There will be a section which considers the construction of the property and provides information on whether the property is deemed to be in reliable condition or not.

Services associated with the property

There will be a section reviewing whether the property offers access to main services like water, electricity and gas. There will also be a review of drainage matters and it is likely that the survey will offer information about the property plot and discuss whether there are any boundary issues to be concerned about.

Issues to discuss with the conveyancer

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If there are many matters that must be discussed with the client’s solicitor, the survey should list them. Examples of matters that may be included here are warranties or guarantees for aspects like double-glazing and the paperwork for any work that has been previously carried out at the property.

If there are any limitations to the findings, they should be stated here and there will also be a summary conclusion of the findings of the report. More extensive surveys may include a valuation of the property, advice on building insurance and advice in general with respect to the property.

At H.I.C.H. LTD, we value the importance of information and we believe that building and roofing professionals need to be fully informed before carrying out any work. This ensures professionals can do their job as best as they can, and it helps professionals deliver the best standard of work to their clients. If you want to make sure that you provide the finest standard of service every time, contact us and we will do our best to guide and help.

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