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Our Building Surveyors use their local knowledge of Oldham to deliver a detailed report.
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We normally have availability within days of you booking and our turnaround for homebuyers survey reports is within 5 working days.
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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 Oldham.
Top tips for a Oldham Home Buyers Survey
Oldham boomed during the Industrial Revolution. The textile industry was the driving force behind the population increase and therefore, with it, increased property construction in Oldham.
The oldest property in Oldham is Hathershaw Hall. It is a 16th-17th century Grade II listed building. The present structure is the single surviving range of a once considerably larger manor house.
Though of mixed sizes, most residential buildings in Oldham are of relatively standard construction with them being built during the 18th century up until the present date. There are now many shared ownership schemes and Help to Buy properties in Oldham.
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With the rise of Help to Buy there has been a boom in new build properties in the areas of Sholver, Bardsley and Spring Hill. We would always advise appointing one of our RICS Chartered Surveyors to compile a Snagging Report on any new build houses. A Snagging Report will evaluate the build quality of everything in the property, rating it from poor/good/excellent, you are then able to submit this to the developers to ensure they rectify any issues. | Coal mining was prominent in this area from as early as the 16th century. A recent coal mining property search on Henry Street, Littleborough has shown there are still signs of previous coal mining in the area. When this is flagged up, it is always worthwhile to check thoroughly for subsidence because the ground stability in the area could have been compromised. If you do discover serious signs of this most destructive property defect, you should always follow up with a specialised Subsidence Survey with a Structural Engineer to confirm there are no underlying problems in the future. | With the Industrial Revolution property boom came pre-19th century residential buildings. We would always advise getting a Level 3 Building Survey on properties older than 1920 as the broader scope in this highest level of visual inspections is better suited to older style properties which have, for example, frequently been extensively refurbished and/or extended. Your experienced RICS surveyor inspects the entire property (including the grounds) for any defects that would need repair work or improvements. |
Listed Building Survey Oldham
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Oldham. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Oldham
We have completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- Mosshey Street, OL2 8QL
- Kings Road, OL6 8JX
- Kenworthy Avenue, OL6 9EH
- Bowland Close, OL6 8XD
- Montague Road OL6 6PW
Building Survey Oldham Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Oldham Council at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT, telephone 0161 770 3000, or you can check the local authority website.
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension.
Local Building Survey Oldham
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Manchester, Ashton-under-Lyne, Rochdale, Bury, Salford, Huddersfield and Stockport.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Oldham. 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 Oldham we'll be able to give you the detailed Oldham 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 Oldham 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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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 Oldham'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 Oldham. 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 .
