Home Buyers Survey East Horsley
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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 East Horsley and Building Surveys in East Horsley.
A Home Buyer Survey - What does it cover?
A 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, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, is non-intrusive.
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 the Home Buyers Survey flags up any of these defects then our Surveyor explains what you need to do to get further advice on how to investigate them and get It resolved.
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div>If you are concerned about your property in East Horsley having any other defects then you MUST get a Home Buyers Survey as the costs for repairing the defects can run into thousands of pounds.
If you can identify the defect before you purchase then you can get quotes for fixing it and either share the costs with the seller, or, in worst case examples, choose not to proceed.
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 East Horsley
East Horsley is a very affluent Surrey village in an area of substantial woodland and some chalky lower slopes of the North Downs. Housing is detached in the vast majority of cases, outnumbering any other type by at least 9:1. The parish church of St Martin's is a medieval church.
You can find grand thatched roof houses which are pre-Georgian in Pennynead Drive, stunning new Georgian-style mansions in High Park Avenue as well as houses built in the 1930s and detached bungalows in The Rise.
You can find grand thatched roof houses which are pre-Georgian in Pennynead Drive, stunning new Georgian-style mansions in High Park Avenue as well as houses built in the 1930s and detached bungalows in The Rise.
Properties in East Horsley which are located in close proximity to the River Wey's and the Mill Tail's tributaries, channels and feeders, in streets such Oaklands Drive and Kingston Avenue, are in areas which are subject to flood 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).
Properties sometimes have issues with ground stability in certain locations in East Horsley.
In a recent environmental search, taken out for a property in Forest Road, KT24 5HE, the report noted that there was a moderate potential for natural ground instability within 50m of the property.
This should not be taken to mean that the property in question actually suffered/suffers from subsidence however as "active subsidence will be dependent on local conditions, such as the proximity of trees or areas where trees have been removed, which require an inspection of the site to identify the nature of the ground on which the property is built."
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Properties in some areas of East Horsley may be affected by environmental constraints.
A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Forest Road, KT24 5HE revealed that the property was within 250m of an area likely to be impacted by environmental constraints. These included Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland.
Areas which have been designated as having environmental or historical importance may impose constraints on property or land developments or alterations.
Surrey is located in the south east of England and is well known for its high property prices and leafy areas. Guildford is the county town, however Surrey County Council can be found just up the A3 in the neighbouring town Kingston Upon Thames. It was in Dorking in Surrey at the White Horse where Charles Dickens wrote much of his Pickwick Papers and apparently based many of the characters on local peopleThe University of Surrey can be found in Guildford, however Surrey also hosts the Royal Holloway University of London (Egham), University of Law & Kingston University. HG Wells, writer of War of the Worlds, lived at Horsell Common in Woking in Surrey when he wrote the book and this is where, in the book, the Martians first land on Earth.
Listed Building Surveyors East Horsley
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 East Horsley
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East Horsley Planning Application Search
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Guildford Borough Council at Millmead House Millmead Guildford Surrey GU2 4BB, telephone 01483 50 50 50, 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 East Horsley
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Great Bookham, East Clandon, Ockham, West Horsley, Downside, Runnymede and Shere.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake surveys in East Horsley. 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 East Horsley 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 East Horsley
Recently completed surveys near you:
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Ockham Road, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey KT24 6RU
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Cranleigh, Silkmore Lane, West Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6JB
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Church Rd, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3PF
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19 Linden Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7JB
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12 Buffers Lane Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7XG
What happens if your surveyor finds signs of damp?
If your RICS surveyor flags issues with damp during your defect survey then your next course of action is to contact a damp specialist. The damp surveyor will inspect internal and external walls and floorboards for visible signs of moisture using something called a moisture meter. Finally the surveyor will take a sample of the porous material by drilling into the wall, to see how damp it is.
If you are carrying out the damp survey as part of your due diligence before you buy the property, it is reasonable to ask the seller to cover the costs in your negotiations as the damp will have been worsening during the current owner's tenancy.
HomeBuyers Report in East Horsley
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in East Horsley should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in East Horsley
Most freehold houses in East Horsley 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 01483 802 485.
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