"Competitively priced service, the agent I dealt with was very helpful. On the day of the survey itself I received a call from the surveyor to run through his initial findings. The quality of the report produced was excellent, very detailed and thorough. If needed I will be using SAM Conveyancing's services again in the future for sure."
Defects flagged in a Hemel Hempstead Home Buyers Survey
Types of property in Hemel Hempstead?
The railway arrived in 1877, after which the old town grew steadily, although it was extensively bombed in the 2nd world war and this destroyed a large amount of property.
Much of the present housing is therefore post-war 1950s standard construction and largely consists of semi-detached houses, terrace houses and some larger detached properties, such as can be found in Kiln Ground, Bennetts End and in Adeyfield. Boxmoor has older Victorian properties and Felden has much larger and wealthier detached houses.
Woodhall Farm was built in the mid to late 1970s and has properties ranging from 4-bedroom detached houses to 1-bedroom low-rise flats. New builds are available in Boxmoor Village, some of which fall under Help to Buy.
Why Choose Sam Conveyancing for your Home Survey?
After 10 years of helping over 30,000 clients we've learned alot about surveys in Hemel Hempstead using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Hemel Hempstead surveyor will be local to your property so whether you're worried about subsidence, damp, infestations, extensions or even the just for peace of mind, we've got you covered.
Our HomeBuyers Survey costs are fixed and competitive as you'll see from all our Excellent reviews on Trustpilot. This means you don't have to break the bank to get a full health check on your new home. Get a Home Buyer Survey Quote today or if you're not sure which survey to choose and want to know the difference between a Level 2 Home Survey and a Level 3 Building Survey, then give us a call and we'll happily tell you what you need - 01442 800 889 (local call charges apply).
What defects are flagged in a Homebuyer's Survey?
Cracks are inspected and in the report will confirm if you need a structural engineer as there are signs of historical or current movement.
The RICS surveyor will use a moisture meter in the rooms and report any high levels along with any mould or damp causing damage to the walls/windows.
The wooden door frames and windows will be inspected for rotting and wood worm.
The surveyor looks for signs of infestations through droppings, damage to piping/flooring and in some cases finding where the nest is.
The surveyor will check the grounds of the property and, where possible, check over the fences to neighbouring plots to identify if there is a risk of Japanese knotweed.
The surveyor lifts up accessible man hole covers to check if the drains are blocked. You may need to get your drains inspected with CCTV.
The surveyor will enter into the roof/loft space if there is a safe and accessible ladder. They'll look for insulation, signs of leaking and and damage.
Average Cost of Building Surveyor in Hemel Hempstead
The cost varies depending on the size and condition of the property, with the average cost of our HomeBuyers Survey starting at £375 EXC VAT. The average cost of a Building Survey is higher. Our fixed fees start at £499 EXC VAT.
To ensure accuracy, we utilise Rightmove or Zoopla to assess the property type, guaranteeing a fixed quote tailored to your needs. For guidance on choosing the right survey, contact our survey specialists at 01442 800 889.
Frequently Asked Questions: Homebuyers Survey Hemel Hempstead
We take problems very seriously, and if you encounter an issue, we ensure your concerns are addressed promptly and professionally. The initial step involves submitting a formal, written complaint, outlining the problem and supplementing it with any supporting evidence, like photos.
Our Manchester-based surveyor will send you their Formal Complaints Procedure outlining the expected response timeframes. They will work to rectify your complaint and might even propose revisiting the property in Manchester. After a comprehensive review, they will write back to you, hopefully resolving your complaint through the provision of further information.
If you remain unsatisfied, you can resort to a third-party dispute resolution service to which the surveyor is registered. This service becomes accessible only after you have formally complained to your surveyor.
The details of the dispute resolution service for RICS surveyors are as follows:
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
100 St. Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8BU
CEDR.com
- Feacey Down, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3ES
- 8 Claymore, Grove Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6LL
- 88 Weymouth Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SH
- 26 Trebellan Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5EL
- 7 Charles Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1JH
Local Building Survey Hemel Hempstead
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in London, Watford, St Albans, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Chesham and Luton.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Hemel Hempstead. Whether you are buying an old run down 'doer upper' or standard construction freehold house, our RICS surveyors have seen them all.
With a vast number of years of experience completing building surveys on properties in Hemel Hempstead we'll be able to give you the detailed Hemel Hempstead HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
*Survey prices vary depending on the type of survey, the size of the property and the property's location.
**Subject to availability. If your survey date is longer than 1 week then ask and we will try to fit you in sooner.
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RICS Level 2 Home Survey with a Valuation
A RICS Level 2 Home Survey, which used to be called the HomeBuyer Report or a Home Buyer Survey, is generally suitable for:
- Bungalows
- Flats
- Standard construction houses
The majority of Hemel Hempstead's leasehold flats require only a RICS HomeBuyer Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
A Level 3 Home Survey, also known as a Building Survey or a full structural, is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide on a property in Hemel Hempstead. It is suitable for:
- complex buildings, for example those that have been extensively extended and altered
- unique or older historic properties
- properties in poor condition; or
- those where the client is planning to carry out extensive repair and refurbishment work.
Speak to one of our team on 01442 800 889 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .
