REPUTABLE. RELIABLE. REGULATED.
High quality, impartial and detailed expert housing surveys you can trust.
Our experienced and knowledgeable team provides excellent surveys that are fair, honest, reliable and transparent. We also consistently deliver excellence in survey reports at a competitive price.
At HD Surveys Ltd, part of Housing Disrepair Surveys Limited, we are committed to providing:
- RICS level 2
- RICS level 3
- Stock Condition Surveys
- Data Audits (Knowing Your Home)
- Environmental Health Surveys
- Structural surveys
- Fitness for Human Habitation (FfHH) Surveys
- Drone Surveys
Our growing team of building surveyors possess extensive experience, in-depth knowledge and are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
We are dedicated to conducting surveys with integrity and fairness, meticulously producing comprehensive and expertly written reports to provide the best possible insight and understanding of each property for our clients.
Why HD Surveys?
- RICS regulated
- Fully qualified team of MRICS Building Surveyors.
- RICS level 2 and level 3 reports
- Diligent Stock Condition surveys and Data Audits.
- Assistance in Planned Maintenance Expenditure
- Best in class logistics and administration teams.
- Adaptable, prompt and highly diligent service
- High tech services include; thermal imaging and drone surveys.
- Exceptional value for money.
level 2 and level 3 surveys
What is a house survey?
A house survey provides an expert account of the property’s condition and highlights any problems in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Your home is likely to be one of the most expensive purchases you make, so you need to know as much as you can about the property before you buy it, live in it and perhaps sell it.
During an RICS Home Survey, an RICS professional conducts an in-depth visual inspection of the property and provides you with a written report. Home Surveys are carried out by RICS members in accordance with the RICS Home Survey Standard, which sets out the professional standards we require.
Types of Home Survey
Different properties require different types of surveys. The RICS introduced a new Home Survey Standard on 1 March 2021 to increase consistency and transparency across residential surveying in the UK. This introduced the three different levels of RICS Home Survey.
The appropriate level of survey will in most cases depend on the age, size, condition, complexity and originality of the property. An RICS member can advise on the type that is right for you.
Level 2 Home Survey
Previously called a ‘Home Buyer Report’ or ‘Home Buyers’ Survey’, an RICS Level 2 Home Survey is most suitable for conventional properties that are in reasonable condition and are simple in form and layout (for example, a property that does not have multiple alterations or extensions). The report gives you more detailed information about the property and ideas about future repairs or maintenance that may be required.
A Level 2 Home Survey includes all the features of the Home Survey Level 1 and more extensive roof space and drainage chamber inspection. It includes advice on defects that may affect the property and what maintenance or repairs may be required. Choose an RICS Level 2 Home Survey if you would like more extensive information while buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.
Level 3 Home Survey
An RICS Level 3 Home Survey is the most comprehensive survey report. It was previously known as an ‘RICS Building Survey’. It provides you with an extensive, in-depth analysis of the property’s condition and includes advice on defects, repairs and maintenance options.
Choose an RICS Level 3 Home Survey if you’re dealing with a large, older or run-down property, a building that is unusual or altered, or if you are planning major works.
Compare types of Home Survey
The following table helps you choose the right RICS Home Survey for you. If you have particular requirements, you should discuss these with your RICS surveyor before they inspect the property. They may be able to provide you with extra services and can give your quotes for them.
Level 1
Service Features- Describes the construction and condition of the property on the date of the inspection, noting potential issues and visible defects before any transaction takes place
- Identifies any problems the surveyor can see that are serious or that need urgent attention, and/or things that need to be investigated further to prevent serious damage
- Includes the standard visual inspection, which for Level 1 and 2 does not remove secured panels, electrical fittings, inspection chamber covers and other similar features
- Helps you decide whether you need extra advice before committing to purchase
- Advises on the amount of ongoing maintenance required in the future, and helps you to budget for any repairs or restoration
- Includes more extensive roof space and drainage chamber inspection
- Establishes how the property is built, what materials are used and how these will perform in the future
- Describes visible defects and potential problems posed by hidden defects
- Describes the repair options, gives you a repair timeline and explains the consequences of not carrying out repairs
- A longer and more detailed visual inspection of a wider range of issues, including a more thorough consideration of the roof space, grounds, floors and service
Level 2
Service Features- Describes the construction and condition of the property on the date of the inspection, noting potential issues and visible defects before any transaction takes place
- Identifies any problems the surveyor can see that are serious or that need urgent attention, and/or things that need to be investigated further to prevent serious damage
- Includes the standard visual inspection, which for Level 1 and 2 does not remove secured panels, electrical fittings, inspection chamber covers and other similar features
- Helps you decide whether you need extra advice before committing to purchase
- Advises on the amount of ongoing maintenance required in the future, and helps you to budget for any repairs or restoration
- Includes more extensive roof space and drainage chamber inspection
- Establishes how the property is built, what materials are used and how these will perform in the future
- Describes visible defects and potential problems posed by hidden defects
- Describes the repair options, gives you a repair timeline and explains the consequences of not carrying out repairs
- A longer and more detailed visual inspection of a wider range of issues, including a more thorough consideration of the roof space, grounds, floors and service
Level 3
Service Features- Describes the construction and condition of the property on the date of the inspection, noting potential issues and visible defects before any transaction takes place
- Identifies any problems the surveyor can see that are serious or that need urgent attention, and/or things that need to be investigated further to prevent serious damage
- Includes the standard visual inspection, which for Level 1 and 2 does not remove secured panels, electrical fittings, inspection chamber covers and other similar features
- Helps you decide whether you need extra advice before committing to purchase
- Advises on the amount of ongoing maintenance required in the future, and helps you to budget for any repairs or restoration
- Includes more extensive roof space and drainage chamber inspection
- Establishes how the property is built, what materials are used and how these will perform in the future
- Describes visible defects and potential problems posed by hidden defects
- Describes the repair options, gives you a repair timeline and explains the consequences of not carrying out repairs
- A longer and more detailed visual inspection of a wider range of issues, including a more thorough consideration of the roof space, grounds, floors and service
OUR SURVEYOR NETWORK
Our team of MRICS Surveyors Countrywide Network
We conduct building surveys undertaken by MRICS chartered surveyors across England and Wales. Our team of highly experienced, RICS regulated surveyors are available to provide swift, thorough surveys near you.
About Us
HD Surveys Ltd are a team of dedicated, impartial and experienced surveyors providing a range of surveys; delivering technical expertise combined with our extensive knowledge of property and defect remediation.
All our survey and audit reports are comprehensive with clear, concise details and presented to clients in a fair, honest, factual and transparent way that is easy to understand.
Our team of MRICS surveyors are extremely experienced and committed to always providing the highest level of service.
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- Satisfaction Guaranteed
- Compliant with CPR Part 35
- Ethical Standards
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RICS REGULATED BUSINESS
Practises to globally recognised standards. Behaves ethically and acts with integrity and honesty. Has the required skills and competencies to do the job. Manages conflicts of interests transparently.
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HOUSING
Improving the provision of affordable housing and sustainable communities for everyone.
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