RICS Building Surveys

The Surveyor completes a thorough inspection of the property and provides a detailed report based on the inspection but does not force or open up the fabric of the property. The RICS Building Survey Service includes:

an inspection of the property
a report based on the inspection
a valuation as an optional addition of the report

The Surveyor aims to give you professional advice to:

help you make a reasoned and informed decision when purchasing the property, or when planning for repairs, maintenance or upgrading the property;
provide detailed advice on condition;
describe the identifiable risk of potential or hidden defects;
where practicable and agreed, provide an estimate of costs for identified repairs; and
make recommendations as to any further actions or advice which needs to be obtained before committing to purchase.

RICS Homebuyer Service

The Surveyor inspects the inside and outside of the main building and all permanent outbuildings, but does not force or open up the fabric of the property. The RICS HomeBuyer (Survey & Valuation) Service includes:

an inspection of the property
a report based on the inspection
a valuation is an optional addition of the report

The surveyor aims to give you professional advice to help you to:

make an informed decision on whether to go ahead with buying the property
make an informed decision on what is a reasonable price to pay for the property
take account of any repairs or replacements the property needs; and
consider what further advice you should take before committing to purchase the property

Contact Woods Surveyors

We aim to make it easier and simpler for you when buying a property or when trying to understand a defect, by providing services which are friendly, professional and informative. We won’t bog you down with detail or technical jargon and we pride ourselves on offering a proper level of service – without the traditionally-associated large costs.

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