Our Chartered Building Surveyors provide independent advice, a comprehensive range of surveys including, valuations and other related services to support your residential property purchase.
LHL Group are a RICS regulated firm and have decades of expertise in RICS Building Surveys as well as providing our own bespoke Building Surveys.
Please complete our Survey Form below to get a free, no obligation quote.
If you are unsure which Survey you require, please see our Survey Type Comparison Chart underneath the form.
Survey Type Comparison | BS | SU | HNV |
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Chimneys | |||
Flashings | |||
The Pitched Roofs (as viewed from the outside) | |||
Flat Roofs - External | |||
Valley Gutters, Box Gutters, Parapet Gutter, Parapets | |||
Gutters, Downpipes where visible and Gullies | |||
Limitations of our Roof Inspections | |||
Main Outside Walls | |||
The Damp Proof Course and Sub Floor Ventilation | |||
Settlement, Structural Movement and Deflection | |||
Mining | |||
External Joinery, including Outside Doors | |||
Exterior Decoration and Paintwork | |||
Ceilings | |||
Walls and Partitions | |||
Dry Lining | |||
Rising Dampness | |||
Penetrating Dampness/Leaks from Defective Pipework Fittings | |||
Condensation | |||
Floors | |||
Windows | |||
Doors, Door Surrounds, Skirtings, Picture Rails and Dado Rails | |||
Fireplaces, Flues and Chimney Breasts | |||
Cellars and Basement Rooms | |||
Kitchen/Utility Rooms Layout and Fittings | |||
Bathrooms and Cloakrooms | |||
Storage Cupboards | |||
Stairs | |||
Internal Decorations | |||
Dry Rot, Woodworm and Wet Rot | |||
Thermal and Noise Insulation | |||
Means of Escape from Fire and Security of the Property | |||
Dangerous Materials | |||
Attached Structures | |||
Services - Electricity, Gas, Hot and Cold Water, The Distribution Pipework | |||
Space Heating | |||
Outside Plumbing and Drainage | |||
Garden Areas | |||
Indicative Costings | |||
Recommended Additional Inspections, Specialist Surveys, Tests, Reports and Estimates | |||
Conclusion | |||
Observations and Comments |
Key: BS - Building Survey / SU - Superstructure Survey / HNV - RICS Level 2 Home Survey