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RPSA Building Survey (Level 3)

Providing professional Property Services throughout the North of England

Building Survey

Ideally suited to larger, more complex, older, extended or higher value homes.

  • All the benefits of the Home Buyer/Condition Survey, plus...

  • More comprehensive descriptions of construction and defects

  • Explanations of how to go about rectifying defects

  • Consequences of not carrying out repairs

  • Understanding potential defects that could be present

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Sphion, Your Trusted Partner in Residential Property Surveys
RPSA Member | Trusted Expertise | Tailored Solutions

  • Why Choose Us?

    • Certified by the Residential Property Surveyors Association.

    • Clear, actionable reports tailored to your needs.

    • Transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

  • Our Services:

    • Home Condition Surveys

    • Expert Defect Reports

    • Homebuyer Reports

    • Building Surveys

    • New-Build Snagging Surveys

    • Energy Efficiency Assessments

    • Damp and Timber Inspections

    • Party Wall Services

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Why choose an RPSA member?

By choosing a surveyor who is a member of the RPSA you are selecting a surveyor who is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of professionalism and quality.

The ambition of the RPSA and its' members is to provide you with clear and relevant information, giving you the peace of mind to make an informed decision about your current home or the purchase of your next home.

Helping you, our clients, make good choices, matters most to RPSA members. That is achieved through good communication and a desire to give you answers, not questions.

All members of the Residential Property Surveyors Association:

  • Are specialist residential property surveyors

  • Hold relevant qualifications or have demonstrated their knowledge and experience

  • Are members of an independent arbitration scheme that is free for consumers

  • Carry out inspections to the highest standards in our industry*

  • Are bound by a Code of Conduct that defines their standards of professional ethics, sustainability, inclusivity and response to complaints

 

* RPSA Survey Inspection & Reporting Standards Edition 1v5.2 Nov 20

* RPSA New build Inspection & Reporting Standards v1.4 Nov 21

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Building Survey (Level three)

An in-depth look at the property's condition, with advice on defects, repairs and how to maintain the property. For larger or older (50+ years) properties, unusual homes, renovation projects and properties in poor condition. £600-£1,500.

 

The Building Survey is a far more thorough and detailed report on the property’s condition. It will provide greater advice on defects and recommended repair options with budget costs, but will not provide a property valuation.

This type of survey is recommended for older properties, properties that show obvious signs of distress or where significant renovation or alterations are planned, or have taken place. The report will provide structural guidance as appropriate.

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Electrical power sockets will be tested as will flow rate at taps and wastes, but otherwise Electrical, Heating and Plumbing systems will be discussed but not tested. Where appropriate, specialist testing of M & E Services and equipment can be arranged on your behalf. As far as possible the drains will be inspected for flow rates.

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Damp Survey

As the name suggests, this survey is appropriate where the presence of damp is obvious. The survey will comment on wider problems but only to advise on an appropriate course of action.

 

Defect Analysis

This survey is designed to address specific concerns like Dampness, Cracking, Woodworm, Condensation, Mould Growth or Timber Decay. The survey will comment on wider problems but only to advise on an appropriate course of action.

 

Dilapidation Survey

This survey is designed to initially record the condition of a property prior to a Letting or Lease. The survey is then repeated at the end of the period to assess works that may be required to return the property to it's original condition.

The end survey is usually priced.

The end survey can be undertaken by an alternative firm to the first condition survey,  (subject to any agreements made at the time of the first survey)

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RICS Valuation Report

If you have a Lender providing a mortgage, they will almost certainly commission this type of report.

The report is purely designed to warrant to the Lender that there is sufficient value in the property in it’s current condition to provide security to the Lender for the loan. These services are carried out by one of our subcontracted  Chartered Surveyors.

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Only building faults that effect the loan security will be reported on and a satisfactory Valuation Report to the Lender, should not be relied upon by the property owner as verification that there are no defects in the property.

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