Residential Surveys
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
A clear understanding of the condition is essential when purchasing a property. Our highly customer rated RICS level 3 Building Survey is the gold standard in residential surveys and provides you with the confidence to not only buy your next home but to know your next home.
Do I need a Level 3 Building Survey and What is a Level 3 Building Survey?
Are you buying a house or your next home?
If you are making your next big move then and you need a thorough inspection of your residential property or a property that you are thinking about buying, you will need a level 3 home survey.
The RICS Building Survey, also known as the RICS Home Survey Level 3 or Full Building Survey is the most is the leading survey for home surveys. The most comprehensive of the RICS Home Surveys it provides reassurance that you have a clear understanding of a property’s current condition.
Trad Mod Surveyors recommends that if a property is older, larger, extensively altered, extended, worth £1,000,000 or more, or is in poor condition then a Level 3 Building Survey would generally be the survey to pick.
The Trad Mod home survey level 3 goes further than simple identification and listing of defects. Our RICS surveyor expertly provide clear, concise opinions behind our diagnosis, remedial to action, timescales to consider and costs involved. Get in touch to discuss your options with our team!
Each section of the report has its own comments, risk rating making an easy-to-read report.
What’s Included in a Trad Mad Building Survey?
Not all level 3 building surveys are the same. At Trad Mod we go above what is the standard RICS home survey standards. We provide extensive clear photographs for each section, risk ratings and brief comments for each section so you can quickly understand the report when reading with a conclusion of our findings.
– Thorough inspection of all elements of the property both inside and out. Including elements such as; the roof, guttering, floors, walls (inside and out), windows, inspection chambers and more.
– An assessment on potential structural issues such as cracking, bulging walls.
– An assessment of any moisture related issues including damp, mould and leaks.
– A jargon – free report
– An easy to read Traffic light system
– Estimations for costs of major repairs
– Recommendations and advise for your solicitor or conveyancer
– A post report issue consultation
Wanting to talk about the report or have questions our team will be happy to help you understand any queries and worries you may have, giving you clarity and peace of mind when going through the home buying process.
What are the benefits of a detailed report?
Knowing the urgent repairs
Knowing what urgent repairs are crucial when buying a property as these are generally costly items that a straight after making one of the largest investments in most people’s lives. Knowing the associated costs, timelines is key when progressing on the home buying journey.
Budgeting for the future
The report doesn’t just list what’s broken; it explains what might break soon. It provides advice on maintenance, helping you build a realistic five-year financial plan for your new home.
Liability and Insurance
Should a major structural issue arise that the surveyor missed, an RICS-regulated professional carries Professional Indemnity Insurance. This provides a layer of legal protection that a “handyman’s look-over” simply cannot offer.
Areas we cover for a Level 3 Building Survey
Our RICS building surveyors operate across Chesterfield, Sheffield, Mansfield, Derby, Rotherham, Nottingham, Stockport, Macclesfield, Peak District, High Peak, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Cheshire and surrounding areas.
Types of housing covered
We carry out our residential surveys on across urban, suburban and rural areas across traditional housing, modern developments (with modern method of construction), conversions and properties in conservation areas and heritage properties.