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Home Buyer Report Ashford
Thinking about buying property in Ashford, Surrey? Before you make this important decision, it’s vital to make sure you have all of the information available. Home surveys are an essential part of the purchasing process and can be essential for informing decisions. Our specialist home buyer report will uncover any potential issues related to damp and timber damage in the property. Get in touch with Tapco Homedry today to secure your home buyer report in Ashford, Surrey today.
Do I really need a home buyer report?
Securing surveys is a common stage in the home buying process. This is the best way to protect your financial interests, by ensuring that all relevant information has been disclosed. It’s also common for lenders to ask for surveys, as this helps to inform their valuation of the property. And finally, sellers can also commission surveys as a way to increase transparency and to speed up the sale process.
If a property is in generally good condition, you might hear that the RICS Level 2 Home Buyer Survey is sufficient for your needs. It’s important to note that this only provides a visual inspection of the general condition of the property; it can therefore miss important signs of damp and timber damage. When there is damage from water ingress, it could take months or even years for the signs to become obvious. This is why we recommend a special damp and timber guarantee to protect your financial interests.
Importance of the home buyer report in Ashford, Surrey
Homes in the UK are commonly at risk of damp and timber damage due to the wet climate and construction methods. Damp proofing is commonly used to prevent this, but if these measures fail, it isn’t always obvious until the damage is more widespread. It can be months or years before the signs of damp are visible. When we discover damp or timber damage during a home survey, the homeowner is often none the wiser.
Our PCA-qualified surveyors can ensure you have complete peace of mind that all issues have been disclosed. Remember that dampness in a property doesn’t have to mean the end of the road for your purchase plans. You might simply need to negotiate the price, or request that remedial work is carried out before the sale is completed. In some cases, buyers might walk away from a purchase if they aren’t interested in doing the work.
What does a damp survey look for?
Our specialist survey goes beyond the visual inspection provided in a Level 2 Home Buyer Survey and digs a little deeper. We’re looking specifically for the signs of damp and timber damage, and nothing else. This is why it’s sometimes known as a damp and timber guarantee.
We’ll look for all common signs of damp and timber issues, including rising damp , penetrating damp, condensation problems, wet rot and dry rot. We’ll also provide insight into how much you can expect to pay for remedial work, which can help to inform your property valuation. You can also add Guarantee Protection Insurance for a single premium payment.
Why trust us with your home buyer report in Ashford, Surrey?
We’re the local experts in damp proofing for the Ashford, Surrey area. For the past 50 years, we have been helping homeowners to overcome damp issues and address timber damage. As a certified ISO 9001:2015 quality management company, we consistently deliver on regulatory and customer expectations. We’re also long-term members of the Basement Waterproofing Association (BWA) and the Property Care Association (PCA). And finally, we also hold a consistent “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot.
