{"id":6282,"date":"2019-02-17T16:29:10","date_gmt":"2019-02-17T16:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspectproperty.co.uk\/?page_id=6282"},"modified":"2019-03-21T13:09:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-21T13:09:44","slug":"building-dilapidation-surveys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inspectproperty.co.uk\/building-dilapidation-surveys\/","title":{"rendered":"Building & Dilapidation Surveys"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_image=”6286″ bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_color=”#333333″ scene_position=”center” video_bg=”use_video” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”13%” bottom_padding=”13%” color_overlay=”#0a0a0a” overlay_strength=”0.5″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” video_mute=”true” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Building & Dilapidation Surveys” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.74)” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][split_line_heading]\n

RICS Certified<\/h2>\n

Experts<\/h2>\n

<\/h2>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”5\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”300″][vc_custom_heading text=”Protect one of your most valuable assets by ensuring you carry out a professional Building and \/ or Dilapidation Survey, with one of our RICS Certified Experts!” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.7)” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”10%” bottom_padding=”5%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
\"RICS<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is a” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:32px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Building Survey?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23058efb” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1550421816845{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]The Building Survey report will describe the condition of each element of the house and identify the property\u2019s defects, their apparent cause, the urgency of repair, maintenance options and may also include an indication of the cost to repair.\u2028\u2028The Building Survey is the most comprehensive and detailed evaluation of a property\u2019s condition and construction.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2028\u2028Building Survey is suitable for :<\/span><\/h3>\n


\n\u2022 Listed Buildings \u2013 a building that is on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest
\n\u2022 Older Properties \u2013 recommended for properties over 50\u00a0years old
\n\u2022 Buildings constructed in an unusual way, regardless of age
\n\u2022 Buildings that you intend to renovate or change
\n\u2022 Buildings that have already been renovated or significantly altered<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”10%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”What does a” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:32px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Building Survey Include?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23058efb” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1550421890480{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]\u2022 A building inspection
\n\u2022 A full survey report
\n\u2022 A property valuation (only if specifically stated to the surveyor).<\/span><\/p>\n


\nThe survey will inspect all visible and accessible parts of a building, including roofs, walls, floors, windows and doors, chimneys, cellars, garages and outbuildings. Surveyors have a legal responsibility to discover and inform of any major problems with a property, so during the building inspection surveyors will actively search for potential problems and building defects.\u2028\u2028This includes looking into cupboards and manholes, and an inspection of the services but it does not, however, investigate enclosed or concealed parts of a building, such as sealed roof spaces.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]

\"Help<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”10%” bottom_padding=”5%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
\"EPC\"<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”How detailed can a” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:32px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Building Survey Be?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23058efb” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1550422046010{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]You can request that certain areas are included to cover particular concerns that you may have about the property. In contrast to the\u00a0RICS HomeBuyer Report, there is no specific format for the Building Survey report, so the surveyor is able modify a Building Survey to your needs.\u2028\u2028<\/span><\/p>\n

If you wish to have a property valuation included in your survey it will have to be specified, however, if the surveyor you use for the Building Survey is approved by your mortgage lender it can be used instead of a mortgage valuation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”10%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”What Can Be” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:32px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Included in a Building Survey” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23058efb” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1550422104785{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]Here is a list of the aspects that can be included in a Building Survey:<\/span><\/p>\n


\n\u2022 Most important and more insignificant defects and what they could mean
\n\u2022 Results of tests for\u00a0damp\u00a0in the walls
\n\u2022 Alterations to supporting walls
\n\u2022 Renovations that have occurred without necessary planning permission
\n\u2022 Presence of hazardous materials (e.g.\u00a0asbestos)
\n\u2022 Evidence of\u00a0subsidence
\n\u2022 Damage to masonry and roof
\n\u2022 Damage to timbers
\n\u2022 Large trees close to the property.
\n\u2022 Woodworm, dry rot and other damage to timbers
\n\u2022 The conditions of existing damp proofing, insulation and advice on non-tested\u00a0 drainage
\n\u2022 Information on the materials used to build the property and any relevant technical information
\n\u2022 Recommendations for further investigations on the property
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\"Dilapidation<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”10%” bottom_padding=”5%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
\"Help<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Things to” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:32px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Consider” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23058efb” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1550422188156{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]The report, however, will not report in detail on aspects such as heating or electrical equipment, but if requested your surveyor can arrange for the suitable expert to investigate these further.\u2028\u2028The Building Survey, due to its thoroughness, can take up to a day to complete and the final report can take up to three working days to receive.<\/span><\/p>\n

The report will disclose the findings of the survey and make recommendations for if further specialist surveys are required. The thoroughness of the survey also makes it the most comprehensive house survey available. Using an established local surveyor you can save yourself money finding what your to be investment truly has hidden in the bricks and mortar.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_image=”6256″ bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”8%” color_overlay=”rgba(10,6,6,0.84)” overlay_strength=”0.5″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Contact Us For A RICS Valuation And Or An EPC!” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:52|text_align:center|line_height:52px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”]

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