Looking for a building surveyor in Christchurch? We can help.

A building survey is the most comprehensive type of survey currently available and helps you to get a very clear picture of the condition both inside and outside of a property. If you plan to buy a new home and want to have complete confidence or are worried about the age or construction, then this kind of survey might be the right option for you.

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If you are looking to buy an older property or one that isn’t in top condition, then a building survey is a very important part of the process. You need to ensure you are fully aware of potential problems with the property as well as costly work needed to rectify issues. Philip Cave Building Surveyor offer building surveys around the area and can help you get the information you need before you commit to the purchase.

What is a building survey?

A building survey is the most comprehensive type of survey offered and looks at the property in great detail. It will include information on how the property was built as well as materials used and how these will affect its future. It will list visible defects as well as non-obvious ones and outline the repairs needed as well as what will happen if the work isn’t done.

The building survey also looks at key areas such as urgent or serious problems that are found. It also lists things that will need to be looked at to prevent further problems in the future or things that are already dangerous.

Do you need a survey?

The aim of a survey is to provide you with all the information you need when you are considering buying a property. For older properties or ones with non-standard construction, the higher level survey is a worthwhile investment as it involves looking into parts of the house that other surveys don’t cover.