Top tips for a Burnham Home Buyers Survey
Burnham is a village in Buckinghamshire which has a contemplative order of Church of England Augustinian nuns which is based in the restored remains of an original 1265 Benedictine Abbey, and a parish church – St Peter (Anglican) – which dates in part back to the 12th century.
The village grew a little when the railway arrived in 1899 and has a mix of period, 20th century and modern properties. You can find large detached homes in Green Lane, Grove Road and Hitcham Road; some of these are Victorian, others are modern rebuilds sometimes in period style.
You can find 1920s-1950s semi-detached properties in Haymill Road and Chiltern Road.
New build developments include new flat developments in nearby Farnham Royal, among others.
The village grew a little when the railway arrived in 1899 and has a mix of period, 20th century and modern properties. You can find large detached homes in Green Lane, Grove Road and Hitcham Road; some of these are Victorian, others are modern rebuilds sometimes in period style.
You can find 1920s-1950s semi-detached properties in Haymill Road and Chiltern Road.
New build developments include new flat developments in nearby Farnham Royal, among others.
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According to the UK Government's Public Health England, all of Burnham, in streets such as Tockley Road and Clonmel Way, is in a raised radon area, with properties built there having a higher probability than average of experiencing ground Radon emissions. If you are concerned that a property you are buying is in an area of raised Radon, please click to visit Public Health England's UK Radon Map. Click also to find out more about Radon, Radon property searches and much more. |
Properties in some areas of Burnham may be affected by overhead power lines or mobile phone masts. A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Blumfiled Crescent revealed that there were overhead power lines or mobile phone masts located within 250m of the dwelling. Overhead power lines and phone masts can be contentious and additionally may have a visual impact on the surrounding area. |
Raised levels of noise pollution from roads in Burnham centre around the M4 which passes to the south – this affects nearby streets such as Pluto Close and Two Mile Drive. Raised levels of noise pollution from railways in Burnham accompany the main Great Western Line and affect nearby streets such as Windermere Way and Lowestoft Drive. |
Buckinghamshire is a county which touches the western edges of the Greater London Area and is mainly rural in aspect. Many of the towns and villages on the eastern edges of the county serve as commuter dormitories for London workers, such as Amersham, Chesham and the Chalfonts. The section of the Chiltern Line, which links Aylesbury with London Marylebone via Amersham, has streamlined this daily journey for many workers in the City of London. Buckinghamshire's county town is Buckingham, but there are a number of larger settlements such as High Wycombe and Aylesbury. There is considerable affluence in many parts of the county, such as around Fulmer, Gerrards Cross, Farnham Common and Stoke Poges. Denham Golf Club, which has its own station on the Chiltern Line, is the haunt of many celebrities who have dwellings in the area. The county is the site of the first modern private university to receive a charter, the University of Buckingham. Buckinghamshire has number of areas of outstanding natural beauty, such as Burnham Beeches and the Chilterns (including the Chess Valley).
Listed Building Survey Burnham
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Burnham. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Burnham
Building Survey Burnham Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting South Bucks District Council at Capswood, Oxford Road, Denham, UB9 4LH, telephone 01895 837200, or you can check the local authority website.
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Local Building Survey Burnham
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Britwell, Farnham Royal, Hitcham, Taplow, Farnham Common, Sonning and Cookham.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Burnham. 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 Burnham we'll be able to give you the detailed Burnham HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Burnham
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
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Blumfield Crescent, Burnham, Slough, SL1 6NN
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54 Milner Road, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7PB
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30 Coalmans Way, Burnham, SL1 7NX
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35 Aldbourne Road, Burnham SL1 7NJ
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71 Little Brook Avenue, Burnham, BUCKS, SL2 2PD
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Ranging from 10 to 40 years 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 Home Buyers Survey in Burnham.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey involves an examination of the structure of the inside and the outside of a property aimed at pinpointing issues such as subsidence, damp, cracks, infestation and damage.
The survey is non-intrusive. If you are thinking of buying a property in Burnham, it is highly advisable to book one, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report,.
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.
Click to find out how much does a house survey cost (free, no obligation quote)
The Home Buyer Survey will report on issues found, however you need to make sure that you choose the right Home Buyer Survey for your property because some defects require further detail and this is best served by booking a Building Survey.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
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How long does the survey take?
The time necessary to carry out a survey is relative to each property. Naturally a 6 bed, old Victorian property will take longer to survey than a newly built 1 bed flat as there’s more ground to cover and more defects to look out for. A conservative estimate of around 2 hours can be used as a rough guideline, however the surveyor will spend as much time in the property as necessary in order to make sure all present defects are commented on.
The building surveyor must spend an appropriate amount of time at the property so that they can provide the complete scope of work set out by the RICS for the HomeBuyer Report and the Building Survey.
HomeBuyers Report in Burnham
A HomeBuyers Report is a good general inspection for flats, new properties, bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in Burnham should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Burnham
Most freehold houses in Burnham 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 0333 344 3234.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Burnham quote.
