Most people book themselves a building survey and feel happy with that.
These surveys tend to be completed by a Chartered Surveyor to RICS or SAVA standards and are certainly a valid and very important part of the due diligence process however, unbeknownst to most home buyers – these surveys deal with generalities.
Things like:
- Insulation
- Material issues
- Rot/damp.
- Wear and tear
A structural survey is a very different thing.
It deals with much deeper fundamental areas of concern. Areas that are monumentally important if you want to avoid thousands of pounds worth of work in the future.
It deals with:
- Wall integrity
- Roof and floor support
- Foundations / subsidence
And more.
This essential report concerns the durability, stability and overall safety of your property.
Items that can add thousands of pounds to your future bills if not spotted early.
ADS can send one of our expert Structural Engineers to assess the property during the due diligence phase to ensure your peace of mind and overall safety by spotting and targeting potential problems earlier.
Common symptoms of structural issues are:
- Cracks in walls either inside or outside
- Doors that are sticking
- Windows that have distorted and no-longer open.
- Sloping floors
Do not get caught out like so many others – drop us a line today and save yourself an awful lot of potential future problems.
