Why Have a Survey?

Mortgage valuations are carried out for lenders and are not condition surveys. An independent RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey is designed to help you understand the condition of a property before you commit to the purchase.

Examples of issues commonly identified during surveys

Damp and mould
Damp floors, walls and mould growth.
Incomplete separating wall
Incomplete separating wall within the roof space.
Blocked roof valley
Blocked roof valley gutter retaining water.
Poor flashings
Poor flashings around roof penetrations.
Blocked gutters
Blocked rainwater gutters increasing the risk of damp.
Wall cracking
Cracking to external walling requiring assessment.
Woodworm
Timber showing evidence of wood-boring insect attack.
Damp purlin ends
Damp penetration affecting roof purlin ends.
Rotten roof structure
Concealed timber decay beneath roof coverings.
Debonded upstands
Debonded flat roof upstands compromising waterproofing.
Chimney render defects
Damaged render finishes to chimney stacks.

The images shown are representative examples of defects that may be identified during RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Not all issues are visible during a viewing or identified by a mortgage valuation.