The main features of the Home Surveys service are compared with those of a Building Survey below:
Home Surveys and Valuation | Building Survey | |
Type of property | Conventional houses, flats, bungalows, etc. in apparently reasonable condition. | Any residential property in any condition. |
Type of Service | Economy package in standard form. | A detailed and comprehensive report that can be tailored to suit your needs. |
Objects of Service | To assist Client to: | To provide Client with; |
Special Features | Focus on urgent and significant matters | Comprehensive details of Property’s construction, materials, uses and defects. |
Valuation | Integral part of HOME SURVEY Service | Provided as agreed extra. |
Form of report | Compact, fixed RICS format. | In Surveyors own format, usually much longer and much more technical. |