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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 Claygate
Thinking about buying a home in Claygate? No matter the age of the property, you could benefit from a damp and timber survey from our PCA-qualified team of surveyors. We can help to take the risk out of property purchases with our in-depth home surveys designed to uncover all potential signs of damp and timber damage. This information will help to inform your negotiating position and could help you to avoid unnecessary financial risk. Get in touch to arrange your home buyer report in Claygate today.
Do I really need a home buyer report?
Home buyer reports and surveys are an essential part of the home buying process. They help to shed light on the condition of the property, so you can decide if it’s worth the asking price, or if you need to walk away from a bad investment. Lenders will often ask to see home buyer surveys before making a decision on how much you can borrow, using the survey as a valuation tool. Sellers can also commission reports to offer reassurance and to speed up the sale process.
When a property appears to be in a generally good condition, you might be advised to stick to the standard home buyer survey. However, this can miss signs of damp and timber damage that might be lurking undiscovered. Many signs of damp and timber damage are not visible to the naked eye, and it could be months or even years before they are revealed. If you want to avoid having to foot the bill for these repairs, we recommend securing a damp and timber guarantee before you finalise your home purchase.
Importance of the home buyer report in Claygate
Homes up and down the country are at risk of water ingress and damp damage due to the climate and common construction methods. Damp proofing is widely employed to mitigate this risk, but these methods are known to fail over time. When there is a failure in your damp proofing, widespread damage can occur. When this spreads to timber structures, the effects can be even more expensive to put right. A seller might be completely unaware of this issue when they put the house on the market.
Our PCA-qualified surveyors can help to get to the bottom of any potential damp issue using the latest tools and techniques. We go beyond what would be included in the standard RICS Level 2 Home Buyer Survey and help to uncover evidence of damp issues. We’ll also give you an indication of how much it will cost to put things right. Armed with this information, you can choose to negotiate on the asking price, or walk away from the property.
What does a damp survey look for?
Our surveyors are looking for any signs of damp and water ingress that could be causing structural issues in a property. This might include rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation problems, wet rot, dry rot and more. While the RICS Level 2 Home Buyer Report might offer a visual survey, we get hands-on to uncover any potential issues. This might include lifting carpets or looking under floorboards.
Why trust us with your home buyer report in Claygate?
We’re the local experts for damp proofing and damp treatment for the Claygate area, and we have been for over 50 years. 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), which means we are bound by their regulatory framework. Finally, we also have an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot, a true testament to our commitment to customer service.
