Home Buyers Survey

Buying a flat or house is a major financial investment that needs to be well considered. To help you make an informed decision about your home purchase, a Home Buyers Survey (HCS) carried out by Alan Rance Surveyors can give you important information about the property, adding real value. The Home Buyers Survey is a clear, concise and jargon-free report about the condition of a domestic property. Our highly skilled building professionals will inspect and report on the property quickly, delivering a cost-effective service that allows you, the homebuyer, to make a speedy and intelligent decision.

How Is the Survey Presented?

Delivered by specially trained and fully accredited residential property surveyors, the Buyers Survey gives the buyer a plain English, jargon-free report on the condition of the property using a simple 1,2,3 rating guide, so it is easy to understand any risks or unforeseen expenditure that could crop up.

Included with the Home Buyers Survey you will find some advice sheets on how to deal with some of the more common problems that have been found at the property.

Why Should I Get a Home Buyers Survey?

Buying a house can be stressful and it is not always in the seller’s best interests to be fully open about its quirks and idiosyncrasies. The Home Buyers Survey tells the buyer about any aspects of the property that need urgent attention or which present serious faults, as well as any longer term repairs that a home owner might have to plan for.

The Home Buyers Survey can only be produced by fully qualified and accredited members including those of SAVA and BRE, organisations which train and accredits the work of surveyors. Homebuyers can be assured of a comprehensive report produced by a professional, trustworthy individual. The aim of the Buyers Survey is to make the home survey process quicker, easier and more cost-effective for homebuyers. Something that is now more important than ever.

What Is Surveyed?

The survey starts from the chimney stack down to the drains externally taking into account the roof coverings, the main walls for settlement cracking movement cracks, timber fascia bargeboards etc, and the windows. The patios, ponds, fences and garden walls are also commented on.

Internally we are looking at each room for dampness, internal plaster, electrics, gas, oil or electric heating. Fittings are also surveyed, including timber floors, doors, skirting boards, cupboards, bathroom and kitchen fittings. Looking in the loft for timber defects and roof covering defects is a must. Penetrating damp, rising damp, where chimney stacks have been removed and no adequate support fitted.

We also offer a range of other services including EPCs and Commercial EPCs as well as Thatched Roof Surveys and more.

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Client Testimonials

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   Gareth Taylor 
 
 
 
  Really comprehensive survey and produced quickly, would highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Linda Cain 
 
 
 
  Very happy with the Home Buyers Report carried out by Alan.
We received the 119 page report and photos later the same day.
Alan is very professional and is happily available to answer any questions you may have.
We have just exchanged contracts and looking forward to moving in soon.
We highly recommend Alan and wouldn’t use anyone else!
  
 
       
   Abi Browning 
 
 
 
  Really professional and efficient. We chose to employ Alan for our building survey and we were impressed with the speed and quality of his report. The advice given was invaluable to support the final decision and our renovation plans. Thanks for all your help Alan!
  
 
       
   Mihail Marian 
 
 
 
  Alan carried out a level 3 homebuyers survey on a house we had an offer accepted on. It was very easy to get hold of him and he responded quickly to our emails. The report was very detailed and came very quickly (the same day when the survey was done). As FTB we had a lot of questions and Alan was very helpful answering our questions and explaining the details. Highly recommend!
  
 
       
   Chris Barker 
 
 
 
  Alan gave a swift and highly detailed survey and I would highly recommend his services.He is approachable and has a great depth of knowledge.
  
 
       
   chris dawson 
 
 
 
  We used Alan for a  home buyers survey "twice" !!! as our first purchase fell through at the last minute, nothing was too much trouble, communication before and after and an explanation of the very comprehensive report was superb. Would thoroughly recommend using Alan
  
 
       
   Aaron 
 
 
 
  Alan Rance Surveyors carried a full Building Survey on our prospective purchase and we are very pleased with the depth of the report and the level of service provided. Alan is very experienced and personable, and communication is excellent. He was very happy to respond to our follow-up questions, which he did very quickly. Definitely 5 stars. Thanks very much Alan!
  
 
       
   Charlotte Rogers 
 
 
 
  Really great and communicative surveyor, would definitely recommend Alan.
  
 
       
   S B 
 
 
 
  Alan is brilliant at his job, punctual, reliable and explained the report to me would highly recommend great value for money
  
 
       
   Chloe Radford 
 
 
 
  Great service, very trustworthy. Would highly recommend