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Home Buyer Report Lightwater
Thinking about purchasing property in Lightwater? Before you make a final decision, make sure you have all of the facts you need. With our help, you can uncover any issues related to damp and timber damage, so you can decide if you’d like to move forward with the purchase. This information can help to strengthen your negotiating position so you can secure the best possible price. Get in touch to arrange your home buyer survey in Lightwater today.
When do I need a home buyer report?
The process of securing home buyer reports and surveys is a standard part of the home purchasing process. Buyers will often commission these reports to help uncover any potential problems with the property they hope to buy. Lenders can also ask for these surveys, as it helps to protect their financial interests should there be structural issues that make the property harder to sell.
With the standard RICS Level 2 Home Buyer Report, you’ll get a basic survey that gives you a general visual inspection of the property. It might suggest further investigation if an issue with damp or timber damage is obvious, but if the signs are hidden, it could be missed. If you want to protect yourself from unnecessary financial risk, you can commission further reports, such as a damp and timber guarantee. With all of the information available to you, it’s possible to make an informed decision about whether to move forward with the purchase.
Importance of the home buyer report in Lightwater
Homes in the UK are commonly at risk of damp and associated timber damage due to the climate and the construction methods. Damp proofing is commonly employed to help prevent water ingress, but these methods can fail over time, often without warning. If this happens, it could be months or even years before the signs become obvious. The seller might be completely unaware of the damp issue, or they might be hoping that it doesn’t come to light before the sale is completed.
Our PCA-qualified surveyors can help to get to the heart of any damp and timber issue to give you peace of mind. We’ll perform a complete inspection of the property, going above and beyond to uncover signs of a past, present or potential issue. You can also protect yourself with Guarantee Protection Insurance, which is available for a single premium payment. This can help to bring peace of mind to the purchase process and avoid financial risk for the buyer.
What does a damp survey look for?
During a damp and timber survey, we’re looking for the signs of damp in all of its forms. This could include rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation problems, wet rot, dry rot and more. While the standard RICS Level 2 Home Buyer Report will provide a visual inspection of the general condition of the property, certain issues can be missed if the surveyor doesn’t look under carpets or lift flooring. Our goal is to provide an in-depth report that allows you to make an informed choice.
Why trust us with your home buyer report in Lightwater?
We’re the local experts in damp proofing for the Lightwater area, and we have been for over 50 years. Homeowners turn to us time and time again to provide advice and support related to damp and timber damage. We’re a certified ISO 9001:2015 quality management company, which means that we consistently deliver on regulatory and customer expectations. As long-term members of the Property Care Association (PCA) and the Basement Waterproofing Association (BWA), we’re also covered by their regulatory frameworks. And finally, we have an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot.
