RICS Level 3 Home Survey

We help potential home buyers/property investors in Cheshire and North Wales make informed decisions about their purchase.

what’s included in a RICS Level 3 Home Survey

Exterior Inspection:

• Thorough examination of the property’s exterior elements, including walls, roof coverings, chimneys, windows, doors, gutters, downpipes, and external joinery.
• Assessment of the condition of the building’s structure, including the walls, foundations, roof structure, and supporting elements.

Interior Inspection:

• Detailed inspection of the property’s interior elements, including walls, ceilings, floors, doors, staircases, and internal joinery.
• Evaluation of the plumbing and drainage systems and examination of the electrical installations.

Services and Utilities:

• Evaluation of the heating and hot water systems, including boilers, radiators, hot water cylinders, controls, pipework, and insulation.
• Inspection of the central heating system’s performance, efficiency, and safety, including the presence of any leaks, corrosion, or faulty components.
• Assessment of the gas and electrical installations to identify any potential hazards, safety issues, or compliance breaches.

Environmental Factors:

• Consideration of environmental factors that may affect the property, such as nearby sources of pollution, flood risk, or subsidence.
• Evaluation of the property’s exposure to noise, pollution, or other environmental hazards that could impact its habitability or resale value.

Structural Integrity:

• Detailed assessment of the property’s structural integrity, including the condition of load-bearing walls, beams, columns, floors, roofs, and foundations.
• Identification of any structural defects, subsidence, settlement, movement, or instability that may affect the property’s stability, safety, or structural integrity.

Building Fabric and Finishes:

• Examination of the building fabric, finishes, and materials used in construction, including insulation, damp-proofing, ventilation, and fire safety measures.
• Evaluation of the condition of internal finishes, such as plasterwork, paintwork, floor coverings, and decorative features.

Environmental Factors:

• Consideration of environmental factors that may affect the property, such as flooding, subsidence, ground stability, pollution, or contamination.
• Assessment of the property’s exposure to noise, pollution, weather conditions, and other environmental hazards that could impact its habitability or resale value.

Summary of Findings:

• A detailed summary of the surveyor’s findings, including any significant defects, issues, or concerns identified during the inspection.
• Recommendations for remedial action, repairs, maintenance, or further investigation, including estimated costs and priorities.
• Guidance on potential risks, liabilities, or legal obligations associated with the property’s condition and maintenance requirements.