RICS Home Survey- Level 2 (Survey Only) Report

 

The Service

The RICS Home Survey- Level 2 (survey only) includes an inspection and report, and is explained in greater detail within the 'Description of the RICS Home Survey- Level 2 (survey only)'.

The RICS Home Survey- Level 2 (survey only) report is a standard format, and is different to a building survey in two main ways.

  1. It is designed for particular types of home. These are houses, bungalows and flats that are a) of a traditional type and construction and b) are apparently in reasonable condition.

  2. It identifies what the surveyor considers to be the most important issues. By applying condition ratings to elements of the building, the services and any garages and permanent outbuildings, the surveyor will tell you whether defects are serious or urgent.

    The surveyor's main purpose in providing the service is to help you:

  • make a reasoned and informed decision on whether or not to go ahead with buying the property;

  • take account of any repairs or replacements the property needs; and

  • consider what other advice to take before exchanging contracts.

The report covers the inside and outside of the building, the services and the site and includes:

  • details of the general condition and particular features of the property;

  • condition ratings for elements of the structure of the building, the services and any garages and permanent outbuildings;

  • particular points you should refer to your legal advisers;

  • specific risks associated with the property;

  • other relevant considerations - for example, the location, the local environment and the energy performance of the property (if this information is available).

Any defects that the surveyor considers do not need repairing or replacing, or any minor matters that do not affect the value of the property, are generally not included in the report.

If you have a particular requirement that you would like the surveyor to consider, you should discuss this with the surveyor before they provide you with the service.

The surveyor may be prepared to arrange extra services but these will probably need a separate contract.

Call now on 07525 817444 or email to discuss individual requirements or to obtain a quotation.