
Items a Home inspector is
certified to assess and produce a report on:
- Energy Performance Certificates EPC
- Chimney Stacks
- Roof Coverings
- Guttering
- Walls and Cladding
- Windows
- Doors
- Other Outside Detail

- Roof space
- Ceilings
- Inside Walls
- Floors
- Electrical
- Water
- Gas
- Drainage
- Grounds
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What is a Home Condition
Survey(HCS)
A Home Condition Survey is a clear and concise report on
the condition of a domestic property, allowing the homebuyer to make an
informed decision, quicker than by conventional surveys and representing
much better value for money.
The Home Condition Survey delivers a thorough report,
giving homebuyers a plain English, jargon free assessment of the
condition of the property, using a simple 1,2,3 rating guide on all the
major aspects that are likely to affect the homebuyers decision to buy.
It does this at far better value than a standard full structural survey.
The Survey covers:
- Building condition and defects
- Structural movement
- Damp, rot and woodworm
- Heating and electrical services
- Alterations
- Drains
- Environmental issues
- The reinstatement cost you need for insurance
purposes
The report will be:
- Fully insured Public Liability £5 Million,
Professional Indemnity £1 Million
- Carried out by a Certified Home Inspector
- Be written in plain English and use no
technical jargon
- Gives you comprehensive information on work or
repairs that may be needed to the property, so reducing the likely
hood of hidden surprises.
- A survey and not just a lender's valuation report.
Benefits of a Home Condition Survey for homebuyers:
- Homebuyers have an early opportunity to negotiate
with regard any
repair work on any defects prior to sale
- By having an accurate report on the property
there is less likely hood of homebuyers pulling out later in the sales
process because of unforeseen problems and defects
- If a homebuyer has a Home Condition Survey
carried out,
the buyer reduces the risk of being faced with unexpected repair
bills and any other potential surprises
- The Home Condition Survey gives homebuyers the
reassurance that any compliance is covered and gives complete peace
of mind
- The homebuyer will appreciate the swiftness and
simplicity of the whole process and fully understand condition of
the property through the comprehensive documentation.
- Home Condition Surveys are considerably cheaper
than 'RICS' Surveyors equivalent report with the same exacting
standards and Insurance cover for 'peace of mind'.
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