What does a Building Defects Report Include?
We will conduct an on-site property inspection, including examination of its surroundings and external conditions. Based on our findings, we will then prepare an in-depth report into the specific issue or issues with the property. This includes a full diagnostic survey and defect appraisal based on our observations, focusing specifically on the problems found during our examination. The report will also offer recommendations for remedial action and establish a strategy for repair.
What issues will it cover?
Residential Building Surveys and Homebuyer reports are usually used to provide advice to potential buyers or sellers of a property. They involve a full inspection of the whole property. A Building Defects Report, on the other hand, is focused on assessing property defects which may cause problems for the owner.
A Specific Defect Report can address:
- Structural movement
- Design and construction defects
- Infestations
- Cracks and wall distortions
- Chimney defects
- Damp, mould and condensation
- Decay of external elements
- Masonry failure and roofing defects
- Timber defects, including rot and decay
- Inadequate alterations
Whatever your concern, our team of Chartered Surveyors are skilled in the assessment and diagnosis of building defects. We will provide you with a comprehensive report on the significance of the defects, including information on the likely cause and offer informed specification for repair and estimated costs.
It is worth noting that, whilst a mortgage valuation survey will raise any specific concerns about the condition of a property, it is not in-depth. Unlike a Building Defects Report, the mortgage valuation inspection takes between 15 and 30 minutes and is only conducted for the purpose of discovering whether a property meets lending criteria. Usually, however, for the loan to proceed, a further independent professional surveyor’s report is required.
This further report is to establish the specifics of the problem and potential implications to the property’s value, providing assurance to the mortgage company.
