Home Buyers Survey Burnley


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Local Building Survey Burnley

Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Halifax, Bradford, Rochdale, Bolton, Blackburn, Huddersfield and Keighley.

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


Defects flagged in a Burnley Home Buyers Survey


HomeBuyers Report Burnley
Local Tip 1
To give you an idea of how useful the Environmental Search Report can be, we had a client purchase one for a property in Grey Street in Burnley BB10 1BZ which revealed that there was a flooding risk from surface water flooding within 250m of the property. This sort of finding may well have implication for your buildings insurance.

Additionally, the property conveyancing search – you're expected to buy one if you're buying using a mortgage – revealed that the dwelling was located within 4km of an area licensed for onshore energy exploration and production. If this exploration and production went ahead, there might be pollution and contamination issues down the line which might not only affect the buyer's enjoyment of their property but might also lower the potential selling price of the house.

Finally, the report revealed that the home was within 25m of a coal mining affected area. This means that at the very least a coal mining search would also need to be bought to find out if there are any issues such as contamination and ground instability.
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Local Tip 2
You're expected to get a Regulated Drainage & Water Search as standard when you're looking to buy a property using a mortgage. However a brief look at the contents of such a report, such as one bought by a client for a property in Garnett Street, BB3 3DT in the Blackburn area, shows how important the findings in the report are.

For example, the report revealed that, should any building which is or forms part of the property be at risk of internal flooding due to overloaded public sewers, then insurance is in place to cover any damages and provide compensation. Additionally, the report revealed that should the property suffer from low water pressure or flow, insurance was also in place. People underestimate how important having decent pressure in the water supply to a home can be – but you'd want to know that insurance is in place for this eventuality because the displeasure caused by low water pressure in terms of how taps and particularly baths function is considerable, to say the very least!
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Local Tip 3
You'll generally only be expected to buy a coal mining search – an additional conveyancing property search – either if your environmental search report says you should get one or if it is known that the area you're looking to buy a property in is known to be in an area where such mining has either taken place in the past or is going on at the present time or if there are future plans to carry out such activity.

A recent such search was required to be bought by a client buying a property in Duke Street, BB8 0SU, in the area of Burnley. The report stated, happily, that the property was 'acceptably free from coal mining related risk' and that no further action was required with regards to past coal mining. This not only provides peace of mind to a buyer but also to the lender and the conveyancing solicitor involved can also feel reasonably certain that further enquiries about the matter are not needed.

Types of property in Burnley?


Burnley has some excellent architectural survivals from earlier periods and has a total of 191 listed buildings. Gawthorpe Hall originated as a strong tower fortification in the 14th century. Towneley Hall originated from around 1200 and the hall not only contains the 15th-century Whalley Abbey vestments, but also has its own chapel – with a finely carved altarpiece made in Antwerp around 1525. St Peter's Church, around which Burnley's town developed, dates back to the 15th or 16th century.

Heasanford House dates back to the early 16th century, it is thought, and is made of sandstone with roofs of stone-slate and Welsh slate. The building has a U-shaped plan, with two storeys, attics and cellars, and a main range of three bays, now stuccoed.

The present Green Hill Bowling Club building was originally a farmhouse, remodelled in the 19th century. It is in painted sandstone with a stone-slate roof with two storeys and a four-bay front. Its second bay is a two-storey gabled projecting porch with a Tudor arched doorway. Its windows are mullioned.

There are still a number of classic Victorian terraces and many relatively standardly constructed houses were built in various decades of the 20th century including, for example, the Stoops and Hargher Clough council estates which are located in the south west of the town. The 1980s and 1990s saw massive expansion of Ightenhill and Whittlefield. Large housing developers built sprawling housing estates, predominantly on greenfield land. There has been a fair number of new build developments constructed up to recent times.

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 Burnley using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Burnley 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 - 0161 850 7159 (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 Burnley

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 0161 850 7159.


Example of a Level 2 Home Survey




RICS Home Survey Level 2



Example of a Level 3 Home Survey




RICS Home Survey Level 3


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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 Burnley'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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RICS Level 3 Building Survey

A Level 3 Home Survey, also known as a Building Survey or a full structural, is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide on a property in Burnley. It is suitable for:

  • complex buildings, for example those that have been extensively extended and altered
  • unique or older historic properties
  • properties in poor condition; or
  • those where the client is planning to carry out extensive repair and refurbishment work.

Speak to one of our team on 0161 850 7159 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .

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