Home Buyers Survey Nuneaton


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National Coverage for House Surveys

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Panel of RICS Surveyors for House Survey

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House Survey Costs

Cost from £375 EXC VAT
Reports in 5 working days

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Local Building Survey Nuneaton

Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Solihull, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield and Leicester.

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


Defects flagged in a Nuneaton Home Buyers Survey


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Local Tip 1
Some locations in the vicinity of Nuneaton are in areas where coal has been previously mined might be affected adversely by these activities in terms of, for example, subsidence and contamination. If a property you're looking to buy is regarded as being in one of these areas and you're buying with a mortgage, your lender might well require you to buy a Coal Mining Report conveyancing search as well as the more usual conveyancing property searches.

A recent such report was bought regarding a property in Buchan Close, Galley Common, Nuneaton CV10 9RR, and while it revealed that the dwelling was in a surface area that could be affected by mining in 4 seams of coal, it also stated reassuringly that any movement in the ground should have stopped, that no present underground mining was in the area, that there were no known mining entries within 20 metres of the property and that there were no future plans to mine coal or any known geological faults or weaknesses which might affect the property.
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Local Tip 2
Parish church claims on parishioners for chancel repair, where these occur, 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 New Road, Ash Green, CV7 9AS. This policy generally costs around £20 to buy and normally covers the policy holder for claims to the limit of £1 million.
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Local Tip 3
When you're looking to buy a property, you'll want to know that the previous owners have correctly applied for any relevant planning permission and/or have received appropriate clearance from Building Control from the local authority for any works carried out on the property which require either or both of these.

The Local Authority Property Search lists these and is therefore invaluable to your conveyancing solicitor who can reconcile the material published in it against any other evidence. In the case of one such report, taken out for a property in Brownshill Green Road CV6 2DT, there were entries for a FENSA certificate (windows), the installation of a gas boiler, a cooker dwelling house ring and main/supplementary equipotential bonding for a new consumer unit (electrics).

Types of property in Nuneaton?


Nuneaton has a reasonably long history as a settlement – it was listed as containing 169 houses in 1543 – and there are therefore examples of buildings from various architectural periods surviving since the 16th century at least.

That said, the expansion in the number of properties was considerable when the railway arrived in 1847, in the mid-Victorian period and the growth in the brick and tile making industries in the area added further fuel to building in the late 19th century.

Some 380 houses were destroyed and more than 10,000 damaged during the Second World War and in the early postwar years the need arose for low cost housing, and in response to this around 2,500 council houses were built during the 1950s. The largest such development was at Camp Hill, where 1,400 new houses were built by 1956, while around 1,100 new council houses were built at new estates at Hill Top, Caldwell and Marston Lane by 1958. Following this, Nuneaton's expansion was largely driven by private developments at Weddington, St Nicolas Park, Whitestone and Stockingford.

During the 1960s much of the town centre was redeveloped, partly due to the bomb damage which had been sustained in the war. In recent decades, the town has continued to flourish and expand, meaning that there are a fair number of new build developments of relatively standard construction.

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 Nuneaton using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Nuneaton 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 - 0121 285 2938 (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 Nuneaton

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 0121 285 2938.


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 Nuneaton'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 Nuneaton. 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 0121 285 2938 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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