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Home Buyers Survey Plymouth
Home Buyers Survey Plymouth
We have local RICS surveyors with knowledge and experience of properties in Plymouth. We leave no stone unturned and our fees are fixed - plus we'll handle all the access for you with same week availability.
Get an Instant Online Home Buyers Survey Quote now or speak to a friendly member of our team on 0333 344 3234.
Top tips for a Plymouth Home Buyers Survey
Plymouth is a city on the south coast of Devon and its history goes back at least to the Bronze Age. It is where the Pilgrim Fathers set off for North America. It grew as a shipping port during the Industrial Revolution and became a city in 1928. It was hit hard in the 'Plymouth Blitz' of the 2nd world war, which caused considerable rebuilding of the city centre.
Between 1951 and 1957 over 1000 homes were completed every year mostly using innovative prefabricated systems and by 1964, over 20,000 new homes had been built and mostly according to the Modernist zoned low-density garden city model around large thoroughfares like Armada Way.
the Saltram estate has a Jacobean and Georgian mansion and on the northern outskirts of the city, Crownhill Fort is a well restored example of a "Palmerston's Folly".
New build developments include detached houses in Plymbridge Road, and in Brixton and Brixton Village, terrace houses in Chapel Street (where Help to Buy can be available), sea view apartments in Hoe Road and semi-detached houses off Haye Road.
Between 1951 and 1957 over 1000 homes were completed every year mostly using innovative prefabricated systems and by 1964, over 20,000 new homes had been built and mostly according to the Modernist zoned low-density garden city model around large thoroughfares like Armada Way.
the Saltram estate has a Jacobean and Georgian mansion and on the northern outskirts of the city, Crownhill Fort is a well restored example of a "Palmerston's Folly".
New build developments include detached houses in Plymbridge Road, and in Brixton and Brixton Village, terrace houses in Chapel Street (where Help to Buy can be available), sea view apartments in Hoe Road and semi-detached houses off Haye Road.
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Properties in Plymouth which are built in close proximity to the north bank of the River Plym, in streets such as Lanhydrock Road and Mirador Place, are in an area where flood warnings and alerts are issued 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). |
When a RICS surveyor carries out either a building survey or homebuyer report in the Plymouth area, they will switch the lights on and off but not test the whole electrical system. If they suspect that there is an electrical problem, they will recommend that you consult a local electrical contractor. A local electrician in the Plymouth area is Shave & Son Electrical, 13 Mayfair Cres, Plymouth PL6 5PA. |
Raised levels of noise pollution from roads in the Plymouth area are highest around where the A38 Devon Expressway and the A374/B3416 Plymouth Road interchange, and affects nearby streets such as Dunclair Park, Military Road and Longbridge Road. The railway passes close by to this area as well, raising noise pollution to higher levels and particularly around where it runs alongside the A374 Plymouth Road, affecting streets such as Laura Avenue and Finch Close. |
Devon is a county in South West England and Exeter is its county town. It has two coastlines with both cliffs and sandy shores and the county has many seaside resorts and fishing ports on the coast whereas inland, terrain is rural and predominantly hilly. Population density is low compared to many other counties. The county also contains Dartmoor, the largest open space in southern England. Adjoining counties include Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.Largest towns in the county, other than the city of Exeter include Plymouth (a city twice as large in population as Exeter and which is its own unitary authority), Torquay, Paignton, Exmouth, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple.
The county has motorway, the M5 (connecting Exeter with Birmingham), and Exeter has an international airport. There are 3 universities in the county; the University of Exeter, the University of Plymouth and the University of St Mark & St John.
The county contains the national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor (shared with Somerset). Devon is famous for cream teas, has its own form of wrestling and contains the only place with an exclamation mark in its name in the UK - Westward Ho!
Listed Building Survey Plymouth
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Plymouth. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Plymouth
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Building Survey Plymouth Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Plymouth City Council at 71 New George St, Plymouth PL1 1RF, telephone 01752 668 000, or you can check the local authority website.
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Local Building Survey Plymouth
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Portwrinkle, St Germans, Saltash, Wembury, Woolwell, Ivybridge and Yelverton.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Plymouth. 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 Plymouth we'll be able to give you the detailed Plymouth HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Plymouth
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
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Compton Avenue, Plymouth PL3 5DD
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79, Peverell Park Road, Plymouth , Devon, PL2 3PG
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55, Eggbuckland Rd, Plymouth PL3 6QB
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12, Beechwood Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6PW
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81, Lipson Road, Plymouth PL4 8PN
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Our Building Surveyor uses their local knowledge of Plymouth to ensure they deliver a detailed homebuyers report to help you decide whether you should move forward with your home move or if you should pull out.
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We normally have availability within days of you booking and our turnaround for homebuyers survey reports is within 5 working days.
Panel of RICS Surveyors
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 Plymouth.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, non-intrusively inspects both the external and internal structure of a property for matters which include these, among others; damp, subsidence, infestations, cracks and damage.
If you are thinking of buying a property in Plymouth, it is vitally important to book a Home Buyers Survey for your peace of mind.
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)
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.
If you are concerned about your property in Plymouth has subsidence, or 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.
FREE Online Conveyancing Process for Buyers
Includes online checklists, videos, downloads and tips - plus it is completely free to use from start to finish and saves your progress along the way.
Does the surveyor use Drones to assess the property?
The use of more advanced digital technology within assessing properties is on the rise but don’t always exceed the results obtained from more industry standard equipment or save any time.
RICS surveyors have a selection of measuring equipment, recording devices and equipment for assessing remote and concealed areas such as standard lifting equipment for inspection chamber covers, meter cupboard keys, hand mirrors, a ladder that gives safe access to spaces that are three metres above floor level, and binoculars or telescopes for parts of the property at high level which can be utilized to efficiently certify efects.
HomeBuyers Report in Plymouth
A HomeBuyers Report serves as a great general inspection for flats, new properties and bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in Plymouth should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Plymouth
Most freehold houses in Plymouth 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 Plymouth quote.
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