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At a glance guide to surveyor's reports

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE VALUATION Aldridge Lansdell (open market valuation) provides an opinion as to the. value of a property. Only obvious major defects which are significant enough to affect the valuation are reported.

HOMEBUYERS SURVEY AND VALUATION Aldridge Lansdell gives factual information on urgent and significant aspects of the condition of the property in an easy to read, concise report.

ALDRIDGE LANSDELL BUILDING SURVEY AND VALUATION is a custom made report providing a detailed assessment of the construction and condition of the property. This type of report is more suited to older, larger or unusual properties and the inspection can be tailored to suit your own individual requirements.

Our surveyor will comment on the following,as indicated:

Valuation Report
RICS
Homebuyers
Building
Survey
.
1 Valuation a)market value
Yes
Yes
Yes
b)re-instatement (insurance)
No
Yes
Yes*
c)major defects affecting value
Yes
Yes
Yes
.
2 External a)external walls
No
Yes
Yes
b)structual movement
No
Yes
Yes
c)roof - slopes
No
Yes
Yes
flat roofs up to 10 feet high
No
Yes
Yes
d)chimneys
No
Yes
Yes
e)gutters and downpipes
No
Yes
Yes
f)external joinery
No
Yes
Yes
g)decorations
No
Yes
Yes
h)damp courses and ventilation
No
Yes
Yes
.
3 Internal....... a)decoration
No
Yes
Yes
b)dampness
No
Yes
Yes
c)floor: surface inspection
No
Yes
Yes
d)internal joinery
No
Yes
Yes
e)walls, ceilings and partitions
No
Yes
Yes
f)fireplaces and chimney breasts
No
Yes
Yes
g)fittings
No
Yes
Yes
h)roof: accessible roof spaces
No
Yes
Yes
...
.
4 Services. a)central heating and hot water
No
Yes
Yes
b)electricity
No
Yes
Yes
c)gas
No
Yes
Yes
d)water
No
Yes
Yes
e)main drainage
No
Yes
Yes
..
.
5 Main Outbuildings . e.g. garage
No
Yes
Yes
.
6 The site a)gardens
No
Yes
Yes
b)paths and driveway
No
Yes
Yes
c)fences and walls
No
Yes
Yes
 
7 General a)roads, easements right of way etc
No
Yes
Yes
b)planning and enviromnmental matters
No
Yes
Yes
c)accommodation
Yes
Yes
Yes
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