Home Buyers Survey Buckhurst Hill
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Panel of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - RICS Surveyors
All of our chartered RICS Surveyors are registered with and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and have indemnity insurance that covers all of the work they undertake in a HomeBuyers Report Buckhurst Hill and Building Surveys in Buckhurst Hill.
Home Buyer Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey is a visual inspection of the grounds and the internal/external structure of the property and identifies defects such as cracks or damage to the structure of the property, subsidence, damp and infestations.
Some of these defects you may not even see or know what to look for which makes getting a homebuyers survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, if you are thinking of buying a property in Buckhurst Hill incredibly important.
NB If you're a first time buyer, you might wish to click on What is a House Survey to find out more, including what happens during the inspection.
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If they find any issues during the inspection, our surveyor will flag them up in the HomeBuyers Survey and give you advice on what you should do to solve them.
If you are concerned about woodworm, or any other defects with the property in Buckhurst Hill you MUST get a Home Buyers Survey as the costs of repairing the defects can run into thousands of pounds.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
Home Buyer Survey tips for buying in Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill is a suburban town in Essex which developed when the railway arrived in 1856. Its Parish Church of St John was built in 1838 as was St John's National School.
Homes in the area are from all periods, including the Georgian, but most are from the mid-Victorian period and onwards.
Homes in the area are from all periods, including the Georgian, but most are from the mid-Victorian period and onwards.
You can find large Victorian detached homes in Queens Road, Victorian semi-detached houses in Gladstone Road, Victorian cottages in Alfred Road, 1930s Art Deco style detached homes in The Drive and large modern detached properties in Chester Road.
There are new build homes in Station Way, some of which are sold as shared ownership.
There are new build homes in Station Way, some of which are sold as shared ownership.
Properties in Buckhurst Hill which are built near the River Roding are subject to flood warnings and alerts from time to time.
If you are concerned that a property you are looking to buy is in a flood risk area, you should consider getting a flood risk report (click for more details).
A RICS surveyor doesn't test the electrics during a survey as they are not qualified to do so, however they will turn on and off the lights and confirm where the fuse box is in the property. Electrical issues can occur in properties that date older than 1970 as the electrical methods adopted in properties has evolved over time. This is why a surveyor will recommend that you consult a local electrical contractor if they feel it necessary.
A local electrician in Buckhurst Hill is P E Electrical, 10 Church Rd, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5RU.
In section E3 of the HomeBuyer Report, the surveyor reports on the Rain Water Pipes. This is completed through an inspection of accessible parts up to 3m and with the use of binoculars.
An example of this inspection from a survey in Chandos Close, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5HS is "Rainwater fittings are of plastic sections. These are in reasonable condition to type and age however, it is shared with your neighbour and it would prudent to separate them to prevent possible maintenance dispute. It is not raining and we are unable to confirm these are water tight".
Essex is not only a coastal county (the North Sea is to its east) but a home county because it touches Greater London on its eastern borders. Its settlements vary from Colchester, which is very historical and used to be the capital of England as Camulodunum, to Southend, a seaside resort, to Basildon, which is a comparatively modern urban development. The western side of Essex hosts many London workers and there are fast rail links to, for example, Shenfield from London Liverpool Street which aid many city workers.Essex's county town is Chelmsford (and is the county's only city), where Essex County Cricket Club are based. Essex hosts Stansted Airport and attractions such as the Lakeside Shopping Centre, near Thurrock and Epping Forest, a popular forest for camping and other activities. A large proportion of Essex's boundaries are water (the River Thames and the North Sea), the remainder includes Greater London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. Kent is across the River Thames to the south.
Listed Building Surveyors Buckhurst Hill
We have local RICS surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys local to you. To find out more got to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Buckhurst Hill
IG9 5AZ
Buckhurst Hill Planning Application Search
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Epping Forest District Council at Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ, telephone 01992 564000, or you can check for the most recently stored planning applications online here:
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension.
Home buyers survey near me in Buckhurst Hill
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Woodford, Chigwell, Roding Valley, Chingford, Loughton, Hazlemere and Walthamstow.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake surveys in Buckhurst Hill. 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 surveys on properties in Buckhurst Hill we'll be able to give you the detailed report you need to know what defects there are with your property.
You can see some of our expert surveyors by clicking here -
Home Buyers Survey Buckhurst Hill
Recently completed surveys near you:
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4 Hastingwood Court, 166-168 Queens Rd, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5BF
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46 Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5SW
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34c Fairlands Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5TF
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81 Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0NN
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50 Greenstead Avenue, Woodford Green, London, IG8 7ES
Does your surveyor check your electrics?
Your RICS surveyor will switch lights in a room on and off to see if the electrical supply is connected while carrying out their inspection for your RICS Home Buyers Survey.
However, they won't carry out any in-depth inspection of the electrical supply or check the wiring for example: this is beyond their scope of work. Their primary focus is on detecting signs and suspicions of major property defects such as subsidence and rising damp.
That said, invariably they can recommend a trusted local electrical tradesperson if you ask them to.
HomeBuyers Report in Buckhurst Hill
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in Buckhurst Hill should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Buckhurst Hill
Most freehold houses in Buckhurst Hill that are over 50 years old, that have been refurbished/developed or are unusual in style should get a Building Survey. A Building Survey used to be called the Full Structural Survey and is the most comprehensive visual inspection a surveyor can provide. Choosing a HomeBuyers Report when you should have a Building survey can be costly if key defects don't get reported in the detail you require.
If you are unsure which survey to choose you can call our surveyors and they'll help you choose - Call 0207 112 5388.
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