Building (Structural) Surveys [terms & conditions]

With a very detailed report, fully describing the construction as well as the condition of all accessible parts of a building.

Often, due to the amount of detail needed, these can seem stuffy and difficult to understand: depending on the property, they can also be too long and too detailed for most requirements.

Until recently a Building Survey has been the only way to get detailed advice on defects and in fact the only type of survey available for large or old houses.

Concise Property Appraisals [terms & conditions]

Available only from SurveyFrance – a totally practical new type of survey, suitable for all types of residential property.

Concise Property Appraisals are quick, the report concise and easy to understand, with a flexible format that allows the surveyor to advise in detail on defects.

The survey inspection is a full technical examination, like a Building survey (and taking just as long), but the report concentrates on the condition of the important parts of the building: less important parts are only commented on briefly.

An explanation of the significance plus detailed advice and recommendations are given on important defects and failings in the structure and fabric of the building(s).

Both types of survey include:

• An overall assessment to put any defects in perspective
• Full colour photographs (of the property and of any important defects)
• Approximate room sizes
• A verbal report within 24 hours wherever possible
• The written report within 5-10 days (according to type of survey)
• Fixed fee basis: agreed in advance and confirmed in writing
• General advice notes on Maintenance, Septic tanks, etc