Defects flagged in a Godalming Home Buyers Survey
- built within 4km of an area licensed for onshore energy exploration and production; and
- built within 4km of a well used for energy exploration or extraction.
Types of property in Godalming?
There are 82 listed buildings in the town centre. There are Tudor timber framed buildings and 17th century brickwork buildings in the town centre. The former town hall, distinctive and octagonal and built in the 19th century, is often referred to as 'The Pepperpot'.
There are almost as many detached houses in the locale as semi-detached properties, many of these being very large, and there are plenty of examples of rows of Victorian terrace housing, such as can be seen in Brook Road and the Witley area.
Besides period flats, there are various modern developments, such as the College Green scheme near Godalming College, which offers shared ownership.
Why Choose Sam Conveyancing for your Home Survey?
After 10 years of helping over 30,000 clients we've learned alot about surveys in Godalming using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Godalming surveyor will be local to your property so whether you're worried about subsidence, damp, infestations, extensions or even the just for peace of mind, we've got you covered.
Our HomeBuyers Survey costs are fixed and competitive as you'll see from all our Excellent reviews on Trustpilot. This means you don't have to break the bank to get a full health check on your new home. Get a Home Buyer Survey Quote today or if you're not sure which survey to choose and want to know the difference between a Level 2 Home Survey and a Level 3 Building Survey, then give us a call and we'll happily tell you what you need - 01483 802 485 (local call charges apply).
What defects are flagged in a Homebuyer's Survey?
Cracks are inspected and in the report will confirm if you need a structural engineer as there are signs of historical or current movement.
Find out more - What is subsidence and how do you spot it?
The RICS surveyor will use a moisture meter in the rooms and report any high levels along with any mould or damp causing damage to the walls/windows.
Find out more - What is rising damp?
The wooden door frames and windows will be inspected for rotting and wood worm.
Find out more - What to do with a Rotten Window Frame?
The surveyor looks for signs of infestations through droppings, damage to piping/flooring and in some cases finding where the nest is.
Find out more - Can You Sell A House With Rodents?
The surveyor will check the grounds of the property and, where possible, check over the fences to neighbouring plots to identify if there is a risk of Japanese knotweed.
Find out more - Do surveyors check for Japanese knotweed?
The surveyor lifts up accessible man hole covers to check if the drains are blocked. You may need to get your drains inspected with CCTV.
Find out more - Should You Get a CCTV Drain Survey When Buying a House?
The surveyor will enter into the roof/loft space if there is a safe and accessible ladder. They'll look for insulation, signs of leaking and and damage.
Find out more - What is a roof survey?
Average Cost of Building Surveyor in Godalming
The cost varies depending on the size and condition of the property, with the average cost of our HomeBuyers Survey starting at £400 EXC VAT. The average cost of a Building Survey is higher. Our fixed fees start at £500 EXC VAT.
To ensure accuracy, we utilise Rightmove or Zoopla to assess the property type, guaranteeing a fixed quote tailored to your needs. For guidance on choosing the right survey, contact our survey specialists at 01483 802 485.
Frequently Asked Questions: Homebuyers Survey Godalming
We take problems very seriously, and if you encounter an issue, we ensure your concerns are addressed promptly and professionally. The initial step involves submitting a formal, written complaint, outlining the problem and supplementing it with any supporting evidence, like photos.
Our Manchester-based surveyor will send you their Formal Complaints Procedure outlining the expected response timeframes. They will work to rectify your complaint and might even propose revisiting the property in Manchester. After a comprehensive review, they will write back to you, hopefully resolving your complaint through the provision of further information.
If you remain unsatisfied, you can resort to a third-party dispute resolution service to which the surveyor is registered. This service becomes accessible only after you have formally complained to your surveyor.
The details of the dispute resolution service for RICS surveyors are as follows:
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
100 St. Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8BU
CEDR.com
- Knoll Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2EP
- 22 Mary Vale, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1SW
- 45a Church Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JB
- 16 Franklyn Rd, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LD
- 26a Upper Manor Road, Milford, Surrey, GU8 5JW
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension.
Local Building Survey Godalming
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in London, Guildford, Milford, Haslemere, Farnham, Cranleigh and Woking.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Godalming. Whether you are buying an old run down 'doer upper' or standard construction freehold house, our RICS surveyors have seen them all.
With a vast number of years of experience completing building surveys on properties in Godalming we'll be able to give you the detailed Godalming HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
*Survey prices vary depending on the type of survey, the size of the property and the property's location.
**Subject to availability. If your survey date is longer than 1 week then ask and we will try to fit you in sooner.
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RICS Level 2 Home Survey with a Valuation
A RICS Level 2 Home Survey, which used to be called the HomeBuyer Report or a Home Buyer Survey, is generally suitable for:
- Bungalows
- Flats
- Standard construction houses
The majority of Godalming's leasehold flats require only a RICS HomeBuyer Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
A Level 3 Home Survey, also known as a Building Survey or a full structural, is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide on a property in Godalming. It is suitable for:
- complex buildings, for example those that have been extensively extended and altered
- unique or older historic properties
- properties in poor condition; or
- those where the client is planning to carry out extensive repair and refurbishment work.
Speak to one of our team on 01483 802 485 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .
