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BUILDING CONDITION SURVEYS

Using qualified Surveyors, Alpine Surveys undertake both Domestic and Commercial Building Condition Surveys.

Our building condition surveys include property purchases, property purchasing for rental purposes, or to resolve known, or unknown building condition issues.

Alpine Surveys are a professional, recognised consultancy of building surveyors, who cover the South of England and provide all aspects of survey services, including, Structural surveys, Damp surveys, Thermal Imaging & Aerial Surveys.

There are many reasons why we are a preferred building condition survey provider, including the following:

  • Members of the Institute of Structural Engineers
  • Members of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
  • Our building survey reports are fully backed by guarantee
  • Over 30 years’ experience
  • Completely independent and unbiased
  • No affiliation or interest in remedial or construction works
  • Our reports are highly respected within the surveying industry
  • Over 500 independent verified reviews on Checkatrade

Often renovation, conversion or extension projects are undertaken, without a complete understanding of the current structural condition of the property.

The risk of embarking on a project without this understanding, is a much increased spend on renovation and repair works.

Alpine Surveys have decades of experience in undertaking accurate and detailed Building Condition Surveys & assessments.

From ground to roof level, we will survey and ascertain the location of any defects or deterioration, and report on the severity, and the implications if not rectified.

  • General Condition & Dilapidation Surveys
  • Defects & Deterioration Assessed & Diagnosed
  • Detailed Reporting & Recommendations

Building Condition Surveys By Alpine Surveys Are Carried Out In The Following Areas

Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Buckinghamshire, Devon, Bristol & Avon, Greater London, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Greater London, Essex, West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, Central London, Brighton, Eastbourne, and Chichester

What is included in a Building Condition Survey?

Initially the Surveyor will undertake a detailed external survey in order to gain a full understanding of the structure, and any external defects or deterioration, which may have a negative effect on the interior of the property. The external survey will include the following:

  • An assessment of any chimney stacks (if present) for defects or deterioration
  • An assessment of the roof and guttering for defects and deterioration
  • An assessment of the elevations, taking into account deterioration to any render, brickwork or stonework, and the mortar joints. Included is the condition of any windows or doors.
  • The surveyor will also take into account the topography (land gradients) of the property, along with the ground levels.
  • If terraced or attached, the Surveyor will also assess any adjoining properties, in order to ascertain if any adjacent deterioration or defects are affecting the main property. 

 A full visual assessment of every room (or the rooms requested), in order to ascertain t

Internally for each room or the affected rooms, the Surveyor will undertake a detailed investigation which includes:

The extent of the issues being experienced. The Surveyor will ascertain if anything such as electrics, ventilation, extraction, fire protection etc. does not meet the current Building Regulations standards.

  • If required the Surveyor will obtain moisture levels, in order to ascertain if damp is a contributing factor of any issues assessed.
  • If the survey is being completed for a Tenant or Landlord, the Section 11 Landlord & Tenant Act will be taken into consideration.
  • If the survey is being undertaken for a homeowner, and is to report on defects with a new property, the NHBC (National House Build Council) build standard requirements will be considered.

During the survey, the Surveyor will complete a detailed on site report which will include all of the external assessment undertaken, and any defects or deterioration that were noted.

For the interior, all defects will be noted, along with the reason for the defect compared to the relevant standards.

Our report will include all recommendations required to correct the detailed issues, in order to bring the property up to the expected and legally required standard.

We provide Building Condition Surveys and Homebuyer Surveys in the following areas. 

 

  • London
  • Oxford
  • Coventry
  • Berkshire
  • Reading
  • West Midlands
  • Birmingham
  • Wolverhampton
  • Bristol 
  • Gloucestershire
  • Hampshire
  • Dorset
  • Devon
  • Bath
  • Somerset & Wiltshire
  • Andover
  • Southampton
  • Hampshire
  • Portsmouth 
  • New Forest

Our Building Condition Surveys have been found to be more comprehensive than the RICS Level 3 Homebuyer Surveys due to the comprehensive, detailed and thorough surveys we offer. 

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    We provide in-depth Building Condition Surveys & reports, detailing the survey that has been undertaken, the methods used, all of the defects and deterioration located, along with the implications, followed by our recommendations to rectify the issues.

    Unlike most other survey companies, our services don’t not stop there. If during the works you have questions or concerns, our Surveyors will be more than happy to discuss the issues with you, or if necessary attend the property to go through any issues.

    In comparison to similar independent survey companies, we believe that our surveys and reports are the most thorough.

    We provide in-depth reporting because we utilise methods such as, Thermal Imaging, Micro-bore inspections, and Aerial Condition Surveys when required.