FULL BUILDING SURVEY
	This is the most thorough of the various forms of building survey reports. It is applicable to almost all residential property large or small, and provides the client with a detailed breakdown of the property's condition. It involves a close examination of all the internal and external components of a building including services such as hot and cold water installations and drainage, although these are limited in scope as set out in our Terms & Conditions. It will identify active wood boring beetle attack, dry rot and other infestations, along with detailed photographic evidence. Like any survey, it is not feasible nor normally practical to open up structures to examine behind finishes, for example wall linings or beneath fitted carpets. Nonetheless, with an experienced eye in building pathology, it is surprising how much is detected by the symptoms displayed in the building's defects. It will deal with subsidence issues, retaining earth structures, proximity of trees etc., which may endanger the structure. It will also address roads, boundaries, rights-of-way, shared accesses and Environmental issues, for example,  Telephone Masts, Potential for Flooding and Radon Gas.  Our reports are somewhat different from the norm; We include a detailed and a prioritised cost schedule, which will help the purchaser consider the purchase price in relation to repair costs. The reports are couched in simple laymen?s terms, we avoid the use of unhelpful jargon, and we strive to inspect, prepare and post a report within 6 working days from the date of inspection, sometimes less, although this will depend upon the size of the property, complexity of the survey and volume of work.  Very often the client wishes to discuss an aspect or aspects of the survey further and we are only to pleased to do so. All our Services are offered in conjunction with our Terms & Conditions, which may be seen by clicking, General Terms & Conditions here.