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Our Building Surveyors use their local knowledge of West Sussex 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 West Sussex.
Top tips for a West Sussex Home Buyers Survey
West Sussex has many period stately homes including Goodwood, Petworth House and Uppark and also castles such as Arundel Castle and Bramber Castle. Crawley is its largest town even though Chichester, with its fine cathedral, is the county town. There are large towns on the coast as well, including Worthing and Bognor Regis.
Crawley and the towns nearer London generally developed greatly during the 19th century when the railway arrived. Most often, these towns have some period properties but the majority of housing will have been built in the 20th century, particularly the 1920s to the 1950s, and often, much redevelopment will have taken place in the 1960s and 1970s. Newer developments either replace much older properties or are on the fringes of the towns' borders.
The seaside towns such as Worthing will have greatly expanded in the 19th century and the original Victorian detached houses, terrace houses and cottages will often still be standing. Development generally carried on steadily throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century.
You are more likely to find older period properties back to the medieval period in the smaller villages and hamlets, such as Hurstpierpoint, Lindfield, Pulborough and Storrington. New build developments tend to concentrate in the more urban areas.
Crawley and the towns nearer London generally developed greatly during the 19th century when the railway arrived. Most often, these towns have some period properties but the majority of housing will have been built in the 20th century, particularly the 1920s to the 1950s, and often, much redevelopment will have taken place in the 1960s and 1970s. Newer developments either replace much older properties or are on the fringes of the towns' borders.
The seaside towns such as Worthing will have greatly expanded in the 19th century and the original Victorian detached houses, terrace houses and cottages will often still be standing. Development generally carried on steadily throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century.
You are more likely to find older period properties back to the medieval period in the smaller villages and hamlets, such as Hurstpierpoint, Lindfield, Pulborough and Storrington. New build developments tend to concentrate in the more urban areas.
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Properties in West Sussex which are built close to the coast or large water courses such as the Rivers Adur, Mole, Lavant, Ems, Arun and Wey among others, are subject to flood warnings and alerts from time to time. If you are concerned that a property you are looking to buy is in a flood risk area, you should consider getting a flood risk report (click for more details). | A recent Environmental Search stated that a property in Westloats Gardens, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5LG, was within 4km of a well used for energy exploration or extraction. | West Sussex – Ground Stability A recent Environmental Search for a property in Westloats Gardens, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5LG, stated that the dwelling was within250m for ground instability relating to non-coal mining. The British Geological Survey has assessed that hazards because of underground non-coal mine workings in this area are highly unlikely. It should be noted that there is always the possibility of excavations that are outside of the scope of this dataset which could affect ground stability. |
Listed Building Survey West Sussex
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in West Sussex. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in West Sussex
We have completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- Davits Drive, Little Hampton, West Sussex, BN17 6RU
- 22 Mannings Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3TX
- Russets, Felcourt Road, Felcourt, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2LA
- 42 Hyde Heath Court, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3UQ
- Karakal, Rosemary Avenue, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3YS
Building Survey West Sussex Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting West Sussex Local Authority Councils at their address, telephone their local number, or you can check the local authority website.
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension.
Local Building Survey West Sussex
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Crawley, Chichester, Horsham, Bognor Regis, Worthing, Battle and Littlehampton.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in West Sussex. 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 West Sussex we'll be able to give you the detailed West Sussex 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 West Sussex 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
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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 West Sussex'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 West Sussex. 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 .
