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What Types of House Survey Do We Offer?


SAM is one of the UK’s largest network of Surveyors with local surveyors throughout England. Our most popular property surveys are HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys and these inspections are completed by local RICS surveyors who have years of experience.

We handle all of the booking so you just need to call us for a quote and then we'll handle all of the access for you.
We offer many types of house survey including:
  • Level 2: HomeBuyers Report
  • Level 3: Building Survey
  • Damp & Timber Survey
  • Load Bearing Wall Survey
  • Chimney Breast Removal Survey
  • Snagging Survey
  • Removal of load bearing wall Survey
  • Property Valuation Survey
  • Probate Valuation Survey
  • Leasehold Valuation Survey
  • Structural Engineer Survey

If you are unsure which house survey to book click here or call us and we’ll advise you.

Not sure whether you need a Level 2: HomeBuyers Report or a Level 3: Building Survey? Find out by clicking here and seeing example reports
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Home Buyers Survey White City

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Our Building Surveyor uses their local knowledge of White City 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.

Home Buyers Survey White City

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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.

White City HomeBuyers Survey

Panel of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - RICS Surveyors

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 White City and Building Surveys in White City.

A Home Buyer Survey - What does it cover?

A RICS Home Buyers Survey non-intrusively inspects both the external and internal structure of a property for matters which include; damp, subsidence, infestations, cracks and damage.

The goal of the Home Buyers Survey, whether the Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or the HomeBuyers Report, is to provide reassurance when buying a home and this is the case if you are considering buying a property in White City.

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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Subsidence Inspection

The surveyor will look for signs of subsidence during the structural survey within the property paying special attention to signs of cracking internally and to the external walls. As a rule, if you can fit the width of a 50p into a crack in a wall, it could be a sign of subsidence. Our surveyors will flag in their reports if they feel you need to instruct a structural engineer to review a crack further.


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Damp Testing

There are numerous reasons why a property can be affected by damp. The Surveyor will take samples in the property using a damp meter and assess the condition of the property to provide a report on whether they feel the property is affected by damp. Further investigations maybe suggested including getting a damp and timber specialist. 


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Identify Infestations

Woodworm, mice, rats and ants are infestations that your don't want in your home. Your surveyor will look for visible signs of mouse droppings, damage to floor boards (when visible) and damage to wiring, carpets or skirting boards


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Asbestos

Prior to its banned use, asbestos was a commonly used building material, particularly as part of cement products, floor tiles and roofing shingles. Asbestos was used for its durability and resistance to heat and is commonly found in artex ceilings, garage roofing and chimney stacks. Your surveyor will confirm if they suspect any materials in the property have asbestos and if so, suggest getting an asbestos surveyor to intrusively taking samples of the asbestos to confirm the type. A damp meter is used in a HomeBuyers Report White City survey and the readings included within the report.


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If your survey highlights concerns relating to any of these defects your surveyor explains what the issue is in detail and provides a recommendation as to what you should do to further investigate. An example of this is if your surveyor spots signs of damp within the property. Over 5,000 properties a week in the UK have damp proofing laid to combat the issue of rising damp and home buyers fear seeing mould, peeling wall paper and sodden floors as these are all tell-tale signs of rising damp.

If your property is showing these signs and your surveyor notes using their damp monitor that there is damp internally they'll advise you to get a damp specialist to attend the property, confirm the issue advising whether it is rising damp and quote for the costs in repairing with damp proofing.

If you're looking at buying a home in White City which is showing signs of damp, or any other defects then you MUST get a Home Buyers Survey. The costs for repairing the defects can run into thousands of pounds; however, If you can identify the problem 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.
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Survey tips for properties in White City


White City is a district of Hammersmith & Fulham Borough in West London. 

It was essentially undeveloped vis-à-vis housing until 1908, then a stadium and other related buildings were constructed to host various exhibitions and functions including the Olympics of that year. The stadium was demolished in 1985 to make way for BBC White City.

A 5-storey housing estate was built in the late 1930s to house population increases including in streets such as Pretoria Avenue.

There are extensive new build developments in progress in the area such as the partnership between White City Living, Westfield and Imperial College which should deliver up to 5,000 high quality new homes, among other targets.


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Raised levels of noise pollution from roads in the White City area mainly centre around the A40/Westway and Wood Lane. Raised levels of noise pollution from railways accompany the Silverlink line (overground) going north from Shepherd's Bush station to Willesden Junction station and affecting roads like Depot Road.
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When a RICS surveyor is completing either a building survey or a homebuyer report they may have suspicions that a property has an infestation. If this happens, they will normally advise that a qualified pest control company comes to the property to sort out the problem.

A local pest control company within the White City area is S&S Pest Control, 1 Hythe Rd, White City, London NW10 6RT.
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Properties in some areas of White City may be affected by surface water flooding.

A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Stanlake Road, White City, W5 7HG revealed that there was a potential risk of surface water flooding within 250m of the dwelling.

Surface water flooding results from rainfall running over ground before entering a watercourse or river. If you are buying a property with a mortgage, when your main property searches are returned, they may advise that you get an additional Flood Risk Report (click to find out more).
London.pngGreater 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 Surveyors White City
We have local RICS surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in the White City area including its surrounds including e.g. East Acton and Shepherd's Bush.

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White City Planning Application Search

You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Hammersmith & Fulham Council at Town Hall, King St, London W6 9JU, telephone 0208 748 3020, 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.

RICS Find a surveyor in White City

Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in East Acton, North Kensington, Shepherd's Bush, Emlyn Gardens, Goldhawk Road, Stamford Hill and Latimer Road.

We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake surveys in White City. 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 White City 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 White City

Recently completed surveys near you:

  • 39 Holborn House, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0TS
  • 143 Basement Flat, Uxbridge Road, London, W12 9RB
  • Flat 19 Grey House, Australia Road, W12 7QP
  • 65 Stanlake Road, London, W12 7HG
  • 420 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 0NR

 

When should you book your survey?

A survey from booking to getting your report should normally take around 2 to 3 weeks depending on the time of year (busy periods are July, August and December).

The best advice is to instruct your surveyor at the same time as you instruct your solicitor. The reason being is that your solicitor tells you of any legal reason to not buy the property and the surveyor will look to tell you if their is any visual reason to stop buying or to renegotiate the selling price.


HomeBuyers Survey White City

HomeBuyers Report in White City

A HomeBuyers Report is a good general inspection for flats, new properties, bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in White City should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.

Click to see a RICS Level 2 HomeBuyers Report with Valuation example.

HomeBuyers Survey White City

Building Survey in White City

Most houses in White City that are over 50 years old, which have been developed or have an unusual style should get a Building Survey. A Building Survey is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide.

Click to see a RICS Level 3 Building Survey example.

We'll review the property with you, discuss any defects you're concerned with and help you choose the correct HomeBuyers Survey for your property.

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