Home Buyers Survey Bayswater


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Local Building Survey Bayswater

Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in London, Fulham, Lancaster Gate, Ladbroke Grove, South Kensington, Holland Park and Kilburn.

We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Bayswater. 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 Bayswater we'll be able to give you the detailed Bayswater HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.


Defects flagged in a Bayswater Home Buyers Survey


HomeBuyers Report Bayswater
Local Tip 1
A recent Environmental Conveyancing Search Report, bought for a property in the Bayswater area, specifically in Morshead Mansions, Morshead Road W9 1LG, revealed that the dwelling had among other things possible issues with:
  • ground stability – potentially within 50m of the property; and
  • HS2's proposed route being within 2km
Both these matters might affect a buyer's enjoyment of a property and at the very least can usefully trigger your conveyancing solicitor to make further enquiries so you know much more about what you're thinking of buying.
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Local Tip 2
As a parishioner you can actually face a claim from your local parish church for chancel repair, which is where the local church, due to ancient statutes, can claim on parishioners to share the costs of making repairs or refurbishments to the church chancel/church roof and where these occur, they can be fairly costly, with individual households possibly being legally required to pay £1,000s.

Buying a chancel repair indemnity insurance policy for a property you're looking to buy is an easy and efficient way of protecting yourself against this possible eventuality and among many others, one such policy was taken out for a property in the Bayswater area, specifically in Walterton Road W9 3PH. This policy generally costs around £20 to buy and normally covers the policy holder for claims to the limit of £1 million. One other approach is to get a Chancel Search, which reveals if the property you're looking to buy is in a parish where your local church can make such a legitimate claim on you.
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Local Tip 3
The most important of the conveyancing property searches is the Local Authority Search and a recent report bought by a prospective purchaser of a property in Macroom Road W9 3HY revealed one of the reasons for this importance.

The report detailed both the planning permissions and building control regulations history and showed that planning permission had been given for a loft conversion and this work was also signed off according to building regulations. Additionally, there were FENSA records held regarding the installation of a total of 3 double-glazed windows.

These facts are of material importance not only because of the reassurance they can provide a potential buyer but also, if records are absent yet a property has been altered, they can trigger your conveyancing solicitor making further enquiries to find out more information about what the actual status is, which might for example lead to you either bargaining for a reduction in the selling price or even pulling out entirely.

Types of property in Bayswater?


Bayswater's streets and garden squares are lined with Victorian stucco terraces, mostly now subdivided into flats and boarding houses. Properties in the area range from apartments to small studio flats. There are also purpose-built apartment blocks dating from the inter-war period as well as more recent developments, and a large council estate, the 650-flat Hallfield Estate, designed by Sir Denys Lasdun and now largely sold off via the Right to Buy scheme.

Why Choose SAM Conveyancing for your Home Survey?

In helping over 15,339 survey clients since 2014, we've learned a lot about surveys in Bayswater using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Bayswater surveyor will be local to your property, so whether you're worried about subsidence, damp, infestations, extensions, or even just for peace of mind, we've got you covered.

Our HomeBuyers Survey costs are fixed and competitive, as you'll see from all our Excellent reviews on Trustpilot. This means you don't have to break the bank to get a full health check on your new home. Get a Home Buyer Survey Quote today, or if you're not sure which survey to choose and want to know the difference between a Level 2 Home Survey and a Level 3 Building Survey, then give us a cal,l and we'll happily tell you what you need - 0207 112 5388 (local call charges apply).


What defects are flagged in a Homebuyer's Survey?


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Crack in outside wall above window flagged in a Home Building Survey
Cracks/Subsidence

Cracks are inspected and in the report will confirm if you need a structural engineer as there are signs of historical or current movement.

Damp and mould on a wall flagged in a Home Building Survey
Damp

The RICS surveyor will use a moisture meter in the rooms and report any high levels along with any mould or damp causing damage to the walls/windows.

Rotting wood on a window frame flagged in a Home Building Survey
Wood Rot

The wooden door frames and windows will be inspected for rotting and wood worm.

Rat Infestation flagged in a Home Building Survey
Infestations

The surveyor looks for signs of infestations through droppings, damage to piping/flooring and in some cases finding where the nest is.

Japanese Knotweed in a garden flagged in a Home Building Survey
Japanese Knotweed

The surveyor will check the grounds of the property and, where possible, check over the fences to neighbouring plots to identify if there is a risk of Japanese knotweed.

Drains and man hole covers flagged in a Home Building Survey
Drains and Manhole Covers

The surveyor lifts up accessible man hole covers to check if the drains are blocked. You may need to get your drains inspected with CCTV.

Roof loft space with insulation flagged in a Home Building Survey
Roof and Loft Space

The surveyor will enter into the roof/loft space if there is a safe and accessible ladder. They'll look for insulation, signs of leaking and and damage.

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Difference between a level 2 and level 3 house survey
A Level 2 HomeBuyers Report is for newer, conventional properties. A Level 3 Building Survey is for a comprehensive analysis, for older or larger properties.

Is a homebuyers survey worth it?
For conventional properties, a HomeBuyers Survey is invaluable. Identified defects can be used as leverage during price negotiations with the seller and can save 1000s of pounds.

Average Cost of Building Surveyor in 2026 in Bayswater

The cost varies depending on the size and condition of the property, with the average cost of our HomeBuyers Survey starting at £375 EXC VAT. The average cost of a Building Survey is higher. Our fixed fees start at £499 EXC VAT.

To ensure accuracy, we utilise Rightmove or Zoopla to assess the property type, guaranteeing a fixed quote tailored to your needs. For guidance on choosing the right survey, contact our survey specialists at 0207 112 5388.



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RICS Level 2 Home Survey with a Valuation

A RICS Level 2 Home Survey, which used to be called the HomeBuyer Report or a Home Buyer Survey, is generally suitable for:

  • Bungalows
  • Flats
  • Standard construction houses

The majority of Bayswater's leasehold flats require only a RICS HomeBuyer Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.

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