Completing some small, simple tasks ahead of a home survey can help to facilitate a smoother experience, allowing your surveyor to conduct their inspection without delays. Below you will find some of our top tips on what to do to ensure your survey is carried out quickly and effectively.
Make sure the surveyor can easily access key areas like the loft, basement, boiler, and electrics.
Repair simple problems like leaky taps, loose door handles, or cracked sealant to present your home in its best condition.
A clean and organised home makes it easier for the surveyor to inspect and can create a positive impression.
Address any visible signs of damp or mould and ensure areas like windows and floors are dry.
Make sure all doors and windows open and close easily to avoid the surveyor being unable to inspect them.
Have paperwork ready, such as past surveys, property maintenance records, or insurance details.
Our surveyors must work safely at all times. If tasks like balancing on a beam in the roof, approaching aggressive animals, using ladders over staircases, forcing open heavy loft hatches, or lifting heavy drainage covers are required, these may prevent a proper inspection. The surveyor will assess the situation on the day and make a judgment.
If an area is deemed unsafe to inspect, the surveyor will inform you, and alternative arrangements can be made. However, if the surveyor has requested access in advance and the vendor or estate agent does not provide it, the responsibility for limited access does not fall on the surveyor.
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If you haven’t already booked your home survey, you can easily get a free, instant quote online today. Alternatively, feel free to contact our team directly, and we’ll be happy to assist you with booking your survey at a time that works best for you.
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Our RICS-qualified surveyor will attend the property to carry out the survey, ensuring a professional and thorough inspection. The survey will usually take around 1 – 2 hours depending on the size, age and location of the property.
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Shortly after the survey, you will receive your comprehensive report detailing the findings. If you have any questions or need further clarification, our expert team will be available to assist and guide you through the details.
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