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We are long term members of Trust Mark and a member of the BWA. CHAS accredited contractor. In addition, all of our surveyors are trained to the high standards of the PCA (Property Care Association).
Home Buyer Report Caterham
Thinking about purchasing property in Caterham? Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you know exactly what you are buying. If the home doesn’t have a damp and timber guarantee, you could be leaving yourself open to financial risk. Protect your interests with the help of an in-depth Home Buyer Report from Tapco Homedry – the damp and timber specialists. Get in touch with our team today to arrange your home buyer report.
Do I really need a home buyer report?
As part of the home buying process, you’ll be expected to secure a home buyer report at some point. This might be part of your due diligence, to ensure that you know exactly what you are buying. It’s also likely to be a condition of securing a mortgage, as lenders will use surveys to help inform their property valuation. Sellers might also have secured surveys in advance of putting their home on the market, as this can help to speed up the sales process.
When a property appears to be in generally good condition, you might be told that the standard Level 2 Home Buyer Survey is sufficient. It’s important to note that this could be misleading, as it can miss out important signs of damp and timber damage. If the surveyor isn’t looking for this damage, they won’t find it. Instead, you can protect your financial interests with the help of a damp and timber home buyer report from Tapco Homedry in Caterham.
Importance of the home buyer report in Caterham
Homes throughout the UK will always be at risk of damp and timber damage due to the climate and construction methods. While damp proofing is commonly used to protect properties from water ingress, it’s not uncommon for these methods to fail without warning. If this happens, it could be months or years before the damage is evident. In most cases, sellers are completely unaware of the damp issue.
Our PCA-qualified surveyors can help to uncover potential problems and help you to understand the extent of the damage. Damp in a home doesn’t always have to mean that you need to walk away; there are lots of ways to tackle this issue and prevent further problems. It’s important that you are aware of the extent of the issue, as it can help you to negotiate on the asking price, or walk away if you aren’t interested in tackling the work. And with a single premium payment, you can also secure Guarantee Protection insurance.
What does a damp survey look for?
During a damp survey, our surveyors will be looking for the signs of past, present and potential issues related to water ingress and associated timber damage. This might include signs of rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation problems, wet rot and dry rot that might not be visible during a general inspection. This might mean lifting carpets, looking under floorboards and inspecting crawl spaces and basements. Armed with all of the facts, you can protect your financial interests now and in the future.
Why trust us with your home buyer report in Caterham?
We’re the local experts for home damp proofing and damp treatment throughout the Caterham region. We’ve been helping homeowners take control of damp and timber issues for over 50 years, and we’ve gathered lots of happy customers during this time. We hold a consistent “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot as a result. We’re a certified ISO 9001:2015 quality management company and are also bound by the regulatory requirements of governing bodies, including the Basement Waterproofing Association (BWA) and the Property Care Association (PCA).
