OUR SERVICES

Buying to selling a property is one of the biggest financial commitments most people make during a lifetime. Sussex Surveyors can help you to decide on the survey that is right for you, to ensure that you are aware of any substantial defects in the structure.

Sussex Surveyors offers the following survey alternatives:

Building Survey
Previously called a Structural Survey, a Building Survey is usually recommended by surveyors for older properties or where many previous alterations and additions have been carried out. This survey includes a detailed description of the construction of the property, inspection of all main building components (doors, etc.) room by room, roof, floors, walls, windows, services, finishes, grounds and boundaries. Recommendations for repair or further investigation may be made and an indication of long term or potential problems listed. Approximate costings of repairs can also be included in this service. An insurance reinstatement valuation is usually provided.

Home Buyer Survey & Valuation
A standard form of survey report issued by the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). It allows for a general inspection of the main elements of the property although in less detail than a Building Survey. Indeed, it is intended to be the “economy version” of a Building Survey. It is designed to be a general appraisal of the condition of a property identifying significant defects which may affect the value of the premises. A revision of its format has, in our opinion, made it more user friendly with the opinion of the property’s overall worth clearly stated at the outset.

Valuation Report
A brief and concise report with the main intention of providing a valuation of the property as “security” for a loan to purchase. Major problems and failures should be noted but advice and future implications of failures are not included.

Valuations are frequently required for many purposes including Divorce, Tax Matters, Company Restructuring and Sale

Contact us now if you have any questions about your survey and valuation requirements.