Top tips for a Thornton Heath Home Buyers Survey
Thornton Heath's property styles are mainly Victorian; housing increased rapidly with the arrival of the railway in the 1860s. Some grand properties still survive and St Alban's church, a listed building from the period, was mainly constructed using the classic red bricks.
There is council housing stock in the area and shared ownership opportunities which can, for example, often be found in Brigstock Road.
There is council housing stock in the area and shared ownership opportunities which can, for example, often be found in Brigstock Road.
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The Environment Agency issues flood warnings from time to time in the locale of the Norbury Brook in Thornton Heath (so e.g. around the streets of Boswell Road and Kynaston Road). Flood alerts have in the past been issued for a much larger area, including the whole of Thornton Heath and surrounding it on all sides in South London. 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). |
Ground instability caused by natural factors could cause subsidence issues for certain areas in Thornton Heath. With the above said, The British Geological Survey has assessed that hazards because of underground non-coal mine workings in this area are unlikely. If you are concerned the property has subsidence you should inform your Building Surveyor. |
You should ensure all electrical work that falls under Part P of the Building Regulations. You should use a qualified electrician who can self certify their work to ensure there are no issue on sale:
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Greater London is an area which contains London, the capital of the United Kingdom (which itself centres on the Cities of London and Westminster) and a number of surrounding boroughs which are administered as London boroughs and which are the overall executive responsibility of the Mayor of London. It contains a large number of constituencies, each represented by an MP and it should be noted that these are not the same as nor even always continguous with the borders of the boroughs.Many parts of Greater London were originally administered by the counties which surround London and these counties are often called the home counties. Enfield, for example, used to be classed as being part of Middlesex, but is now near the northern border of Greater London. Greater London's borders often coincide with a zone of 'green belt': areas where it has been decided that open spaces, parks, forests and wildlife reserves should act as a buffer against urban sprawl. London has numerous landmarks, anything from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament to Karl Marx's grave in Highgate Cemetery.
Greater London contains more than 9 million inhabitants, a number growing daily, and as this is approximately 1/7 of the population of the UK, it can be seen that Greater Londoners have a large influence on the rest of the country politically and this is enhanced by the concentration of skilled workers gravitating towards the capital.
Listed Building Survey Thornton Heath
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Thornton Heath. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Thornton Heath
Building Survey Thornton Heath Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting London Borough of Croydon Council at Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA, telephone 0208 726 6000, or you can check the local authority website.
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Local Building Survey Thornton Heath
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Croydon, Mitcham, Norbury, Selhurst, Streatham, Morden and Crystal Palace.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Thornton Heath. 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 Thornton Heath we'll be able to give you the detailed Thornton Heath HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Thornton Heath
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
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St Paul's Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London, CR7 8NB
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The Drive, Thornton Heath, Greater London, CR7 8LB
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Penshurst Rd, Thornton Heath, Greater London, CR7 7EB
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Jubilee Court, London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London, CR7 6JL
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Grove Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London, CR7 6HL
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Our Building Surveyor uses their local knowledge of Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey identifies many different defects or potential risks that can be found within a property and is an essential part of any home buying process.
The survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, is completed by a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) registered surveyor so they are fully trained to provide you with the detail you need to buy your home.
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 they find any issues during the inspection of your property in Thornton Heath, our surveyor will flag them up in the Home Buyers Survey and give you advice on what you should do to solve them. An example of this is where the surveyor finds evidence of woodworm infestation.
If you are concerned about any other defects with the property 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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What is the difference between the Building Survey and the HomeBuyers Report?
The RICS HomeBuyer Report is a standard traffic light format, and is different to a Building Survey in many ways. The HomeBuyers report is suitable for standard construction properties post 1950 such as bungalows and flats.
The Level 3: Building Survey is essential for larger or older properties that have had any extensions or alterations from their original build, or if you’re planning major works. The Building Survey comes in a more detailed report and included photos and explanations.
HomeBuyers Report in Thornton Heath
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in Thornton Heath should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Thornton Heath
Most freehold houses in Thornton Heath 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.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Thornton Heath quote.
