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Local RICS
Surveyors
Our Building Surveyors use their local knowledge of Christchurch to deliver a detailed report.
Fast Availability and
Delivery of Reports
We normally have availability within days of you booking and our turnaround for homebuyers survey reports is within 5 working days.
Years of Experience
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 Christchurch.
Top tips for a Christchurch Home Buyers Survey
Christchurch has a variety of homes ranging from 1930s semi-detached properties in areas such as Purewell Road to more modern redevelopment detached houses along Burton Road
Within Christchurch there are many houses which were built in the 1930s, particularly in areas outside of Christchurch town centre such as Fairmile Road where some Victorian period properties can be found.
In areas including Rimbury Way, Bride Street and Christchurch Town Centre is where there are more redevelopment properties. These redevelopment properties are some areas of Christchurch a more modern town to live in.
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There are some areas of Christchurch where from time to time surface flooding occurs after periods of heavy rainfall. There are flood warnings issued from time to time to properties in streets in close proximity to the River Stour. Streets which might be affected include Bridget Street, Castle Street and Wick Lane. Click to find out more about Flood Risk Reports. | Some areas of Bargates in Christchurch, have been referred to as suffering from some degrees of contamination, according to certain media report. You can often be pre-warned about whether a property you're looking to buy is located on contaminated land via your Environmental Search (click to find out more) which your lender will insist on you buying if you are using a mortgage to purchase your dwelling. | Raised levels of noise pollution from roads in the Christchurch area are mainly due to the A34 traffic, affecting nearby streets such as Stony Lane and Millihams Street North. Rail traffic running through Christchurch Station also generates higher levels of noise pollution for nearby streets such as Bailey Drive. |
Listed Building Survey Christchurch
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Christchurch. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Christchurch
We have completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- Sandy Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2NJ
- Rotterdam Dr, Christchurch BH23 1HB
- Jellicoe Drive, Christchurch, BH23 3SL
- Tresillan Way, Walkford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5QP
- Jumpers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AR
Building Survey Christchurch Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Christchurch Borough Council at Civic Offices, Bridge St, Christchurch BH23 1AZ, telephone 01202 495000, or you can check the local authority website.
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension.
Local Building Survey Christchurch
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Burton, Stanpit, Wick, Jumpers Common, Iford, Tuckton and Somerford.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Christchurch. 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 Christchurch we'll be able to give you the detailed Christchurch HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A Home Buyers Survey is completed by a qualified RICS surveyor and delivers a visual inspection of the property in Christchurch and the surrounding garden. The aim of the survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, is to identify potential risks or defects that you may not know are there such as cracks or damage to the structure of the property, subsidence, damp and infestations.
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FREE Online Conveyancing Process for Buyers
Includes online checklists, videos, downloads and tips - plus it is completely free to use from start to finish and saves your progress along the way.
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report with a Valuation
A HomeBuyer Report, also known as a Home Buyers Survey, is generally suitable for:
- Bungalows
- Flats
- Standard construction houses
The majority of Christchurch's leasehold flats require only a RICS HomeBuyer Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.
Level 3 RICS Building Survey
A Building Survey is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide on a property in Christchurch. 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 0333 344 3234 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .
