Top tips for a Doncaster Home Buyers Survey
Many houses in Doncaster were built in the early 1950's. In the early 1980's defects in design and construction were discovered in a number of non-traditional houses designed and built before 1960.
There are 800 listed buildings in Doncaster. These are all in smaller built-up areas in rural locations such as Bentley, Armthorpe and Sprotbrough. Conisbrough Castle is one of the famous buildings in Doncaster.
It is a medieval fortification in South Yorkshire and the castle was initially built in the 11th century by William de Warenne, the Earl of Surrey, after the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
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Underneath Doncaster lies a huge natural resource by way of deep seam coal. Doncaster’s borough expanded dramatically in population with the development of coal mining, however the vast majority of these mines closed in the 1970s, and the early 1980s. If you are concerned that a property you are looking to buy is affected by mining, you should consider getting a mining report. |
A few properties in Doncaster have been affected by subsidence particularly brought on by previous mining works. This occurs when the earth beneath or near a property's foundations has been weakened or hollowed out by the mining works. If you are concerned that a property you are looking to buy is affected by subsidence, you should consider getting an environmental search, which can be a very first and useful step in finding out if a property you're interested in buying is afflicted in this way. |
There has previous been flooding to homes built near or around the River Don. If you are concerned that a property you are looking to buy is going to be affected by flooding, you should consider getting a Flood Risk Report. |
Yorkshire is the largest county in the United Kingdom and it is made up of large subdivisions; North Yorshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire; which administer their own parts of it although the whole is still recognised as a cultural region and geographical territory.The largest city is Leeds although there are several large-sized cities in the county, such as Sheffield, Huddersfield and Hull and it also contains York, a very beautiful walled city. It is bordered by the counties of Durham, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire, Lancashire and Westmorland.
Yorkshire boasts some wonderful natural areas such as the North York Moors and the Dales National Parks. The Howardian Hills and Nidderdale have been designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club plays at Headingley in Leeds and there are a number of prominent football clubs in the county such as Leeds United, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough.
Every Easter Monday, the World Coal Carrying Championship is carried out at Gawthorpe - competitors have to carry a 50kg sack of coal for around 3/4 of a mile!
Listed Building Survey Doncaster
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Doncaster. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Doncaster
Building Survey Doncaster Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Doncaster Council at Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU, telephone 01302 736 000, or you can check the local authority website.
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Local Building Survey Doncaster
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Scunthorpe, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Newark, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Doncaster. 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 Doncaster we'll be able to give you the detailed Doncaster HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Doncaster
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
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Lockwood Road, DN1 2TT
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Broxholme Lane, DN1 2LW
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Exchange Street, Doncaster, DN1 3QW
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Woodhouse Road, DN2 4DJ
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Strafford Road, DN2 4BW
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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 Doncaster.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
Our RICS Surveyor, during a Home Buyers Survey, inspects both the inside and the outside of your property and searches in particular for subsidence, damp, infestations and any cracks or other damage to the property.
The procedure is non-intrusive. It is highly recommended that you get one, 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 Doncaster.
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 you are concerned about any defects with any property you are looking at buying in Doncaster, 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.
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Why do I need a survey if I have had a Mortgage Valuation?
A property survey is different from a mortgage valuation report. A valuation is a cursory look at a property to assess how much it is worth and whether it is suitable for a mortgage, this will include a note of any major works that might affect the value of the property however It is not a detailed inspection of the property’s condition.
Before buying a property, it’s a good idea to get a professional to carry out a thorough inspection. The Building survey and Homebuyers report will make you aware of problems with the property structure, repairs or alterations that need to be made and risk associated with the property.
Buying a new home is likely to be the most expensive purchase you ever make so it’s important to make sure you’re making a sound investment that won’t result in you losing money in the long run.
HomeBuyers Report in Doncaster
A HomeBuyers Report is a good general inspection for flats, new properties, bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in Doncaster should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Doncaster
Most freehold houses in Doncaster 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 Doncaster quote.
