The Building Survey sometimes referred to as a 'Structural' or 'Full Structural Survey' is the most comprehensive and detailed survey on offer. The term ‘Building Survey’ has superseded the other terms due to confusion arising about what exactly would/could be covered by the Surveyor whilst undertaking this type of very detailed survey.

In the course of a Building Survey inspection the Surveyor will inspect all aspects and component parts of the property in as much detail as reasonable access allows. Internally and externally the Surveyor will meticulously inspect all components of the building and note the method of and materials used in its construction. The report will then be set out under specific headings relating to each of the buildings component parts and detailed description will be given on how the walls/roof/ceilings/floors etc, are constructed and comment will be given on their condition along with recommendations made regarding works of repair or maintenance that is either required now or may be in the near future.

Detailed description will also be given on the site on which the property sits and also on any garages or outbuildings that may exist. There will however always be limitations on the inspection such as a locked garage with no key provided or a certain elevation of the building that cannot be fully inspected due to it forming the boundary with another property for example. If such limitations exist then they will be clearly stated towards the beginning of the report.

In essence, the Building Survey service we provide will give the prospective purchaser all the information they will require about the property they intend to buy. You should bear in mind however that this service comes at a price and survey reports will take a little time to produce. In most cases a Building Survey is not necessary and our Homebuyer Survey and Valuation will probably be sufficient.