Severn Surveyors Ltd provides independent RICS Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys in Stroud. If you are buying a property in Stroud or the surrounding area, a professional survey can help identify significant defects, repair liabilities and areas requiring further investigation before you become legally committed to the purchase.
Stroud and the surrounding valleys contain a particularly varied housing stock including period cottages, hillside property, converted buildings, later suburban development and more modern homes. Changes in level, older construction and previous alterations can all influence the scope of defects and the survey type required.
A Level 2 survey is generally suitable for more conventional residential properties of standard construction which appear to be in reasonable condition and have not been extensively altered.
It provides clear advice on significant defects, urgent matters and areas where further specialist review may be worthwhile.
A Level 3 survey is usually more appropriate for older homes, properties built on sloping sites, altered or extended buildings, and homes of non standard construction.
This can be particularly helpful where buyers need a more detailed understanding of movement, dampness, roofing defects or complex repair liabilities.
Severn Surveyors Ltd is an independent RICS regulated firm providing clear, practical advice to homebuyers. Surveys are intended to help you understand the condition of the property, highlight significant repair issues and make better informed decisions before exchange of contracts.
Where suitable and weather permitting, inspections may also include the use of a drone to view higher level roofing elements that may otherwise be difficult to inspect clearly from the ground.
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The most suitable survey depends on the age, construction, condition and complexity of the property. More conventional homes may be suited to a Level 2 survey, while older, altered, extended or non standard properties will often justify a Level 3 survey.
Can you inspect older and period property?
Yes. Older and more characterful property often benefits from a more detailed survey approach, particularly where there are concerns about dampness, movement, roofing defects, timber decay or previous alterations.
Do you cover areas around Stroud as well?
Yes. Severn Surveyors Ltd also covers surrounding towns and villages, subject to location and availability.