Top tips for a Aldershot Home Buyers Survey
Aldershot’s main growth was during the Victorian era, when the town developed in line with the increasing size of the British Army barracks there and therefore there are still many Victorian period properties, whether terraced houses or conversion flats.
Some areas of the centre have been redeveloped however. Wellington Street’s shop buildings were demolished in the 1990s to develop the Galleries extension to the Wellington Centre (shopping). The army barracks themselves were redeveloped in the 1960s and onwards.
Some areas of the centre have been redeveloped however. Wellington Street’s shop buildings were demolished in the 1990s to develop the Galleries extension to the Wellington Centre (shopping). The army barracks themselves were redeveloped in the 1960s and onwards.
Aldershot Military Museum, however, is housed in a classic red-brick Victorian building. The Wellesley area has many modern new-build properties which fall under the Help to Buy and Shared Ownership schemes.
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Flood warnings and alerts are sometimes given for the areas around the Blackwater River, which edges Aldershot to the east, south and west, including streets such as Oakway and Tongham Road, as well as the lakes in the area. 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). |
According to the UK Government's Public Health England, some buildings in area to the south of Aldershot, including parts of Selbourne Avenue and Morland Road, are in a raised radon area, with properties built there having a higher probability than average of experiencing ground Radon emissions. If you are concerned that a property you are buying is in an area of raised Radon, please click to visit Public Health England's UK Radon Map. Click also to find out more about Radon, Radon property searches and much more. |
There are a number of Victorian properties built around 1880 in The Warren, Aldershot, Hants GU11 3AB Aldershot, that have slate roofing. A building surveyor need to check if the slate roofing is in generally satisfactory condition from a ground level inspection. They will review if the slates are laid to straight regular courses and if the slopes have been recovered in recent years, as bitumen felt may be present under the slates. If there is, occasional maintenance will be required if slates slip from their positions. |
Hampshire is a large county in southern england with the south coast as one of its frontiers. Some 85% of its land mass is classed as rural. Its county town is Winchester although this town's population is dwarfed by the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth, which are part of the ceremonial county of Hampshire but not the non-metropolitan county. Other major population centres include Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Fareham, Aldershot, Farnborough and Eastleigh.Hampshire contains the national parks of the South Downs and the New Forest and these cover some 45% of the county's area. The River Test is well known for its growing number of otters. The county contains many seaside resorts, including Hayling Island. Adjacent counties include West Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey, Wiltshire and Dorset. It is the birthplace of world-famous literary figures Charles Dickens and Jane Austen.
Listed Building Survey Aldershot
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Aldershot. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Aldershot
Building Survey Aldershot Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Rushmoor Borough Council at Council Offices, Farnborough Rd, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 7JU, telephone 01252 398 399, or you can check the local authority website.
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Local Building Survey Aldershot
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Farnborough, Fleet, Farnham, Tongham, Ash, Southfields and Mytchett.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Aldershot. 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 Aldershot we'll be able to give you the detailed Aldershot HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Aldershot
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
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Alverstoke Gardens, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3XA
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Elston Road, Aldershot, Hanpshire, GU12 4HZ
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Leith Drive, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1AE
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77-79 Copthall House, Victoria Rd, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1SH
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The Warren, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3AB
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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 Aldershot.
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 Aldershot, 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.
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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.
If you are concerned about your property in Aldershot 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.
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Does the RICS Building Survey provide a breakdown of costs?
A standard level 3 RICS Building Survey provides a visual inspection of an extensive list of possible defects.
The survey also provides a summary of issues which may need remedial work with an indication of their severity.
The survey also provides a summary of issues which may need remedial work with an indication of their severity.
The report does not usually include a breakdown of costs although this can be provided at an additional cost.
It is worth noting that a local builder would be able to provide costs of repair based on the surveyor’s itemised list of defects and would not charge to do so.
Moreover when negotiating with a vendor, the vendor expects to be provided with a builder's quote rather than a RICS building surveyor’s quote as it more accurately reflects the actual money to be spent on repairs rather than an industry standard indication.
Moreover when negotiating with a vendor, the vendor expects to be provided with a builder's quote rather than a RICS building surveyor’s quote as it more accurately reflects the actual money to be spent on repairs rather than an industry standard indication.
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HomeBuyers Report in Aldershot
A HomeBuyers Report is a good general inspection for flats, new properties, bungalows of standard construction.
Most leasehold flats in Aldershot should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Most leasehold flats in Aldershot should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Aldershot
Most freehold houses in Aldershot 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.
A Building Survey used to be called the Full Structural Survey and is the most comprehensive visual inspection a surveyor can provide.
You can research into which survey best suits your style of property by reading our comparison guide above or call our survey team of experts on 01252 560 064.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Aldershot quote.
