Compare Surveys
Which Survey Best Suits Your Needs?
Compare home surveys in the table below - Homebuyers Report (HBR) - Home Condition Survey (HCS) - Building Survey (BS)
HBR | HCS | BS | |
Completed by a local qualified surveyor |
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Helps identify potential problems that could affect price negotiations |
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Simple easy to understand "1, 2, 3" rating guide |
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Will help you to avoid expensive repairs after completion |
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Advice to your legal advisors |
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Highlights parts needing urgent attention |
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Comprehensive report on construction and defects |
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Includes photos of defects |
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Suitable for properties built from 1850 to the present day and of standard construction |
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The surveyor will be more hands on and will do things such as check the attic and look under floor boards if access is present. |
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Building reinstatement costs for insurance purposes |
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Professional Advice from a surveyor on ongoing repairs and maintenance |
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