Home Purchase Report is a level two survey that is less comprehensive than a level three although more extensive than level one. The survey focusses on assessing the general condition of the main elements of the property with a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services and grounds although no tests of the building fabric or services undertaken. Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so including but not limited to roof voids, basements and cellars. The report objectively describes the condition of the different elements and provides an assessment of the importance of the defects/ problems into urgent and non urgent categories. The report will provide advise on repairs and ongoing maintenance and include photographs within the report. This level of report suits a broader range of conventionally built properties although will not suit complex buildings e.g extensively extended and altered or unique/ historic properties or properties in neglected condition.

The Building Survey Report is a level three survey that consists of a detailed visual inspection of the building, its services and the grounds and is more extensive than a level two. Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so including but not limited to roof voids, basements and cellars. The services are not tested although they are observed in normal operation; that is to say they are switched on or off and operated where the occupier has given permission and it is safe to do so. The report objectively describes the form of construction and materials used for different parts of the property their condition and an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems with photographs. In addition the report will describe the identifiable risk or potential or hidden defects in areas not inspected, propose the most probable cause, outline the likely scope of any appropriate remedial work and explain the consequences of non-repair and recommend priority and likely timescale for necessary work. This level of report will suit any domestic residential property in any condition.

This is required by most UK Insurance Underwriters and is the professional evaluation of a buildings rebuild costs following destruction. Accuracy is crucial to ensure the property is insured adequately. In order to maintain accuracy it is recommended that they are reviewed every 3 years and to save both time and money for client we can combine them with a Building Survey (fee applicable) providing a complete package.