Property Survey Thrapston

The RICS Building Survey is the most detailed of the general surveys, addressing a broad spectrum of building components and characteristics. It is suitable for properties of any type, age, or condition.

The report includes guidance on most defects, enabling you to seek precise repair or replacement cost estimates from builders or service providers.

As the leading product in the RICS Home Survey range, this service is preferred by clients seeking a meticulous, impartial, and detailed property assessment, with higher expectations than those for RICS HomeBuyer and Condition Reports. To deliver this, the survey must be conducted by a surveyor with the expertise required for an in-depth condition assessment. The report highlights potential or hidden defect risks clearly. The surveyor builds a relationship with the client to clarify their requirements before the service and reviews the report with them afterwards. A detailed desktop study ensures the surveyor understands the property’s local context, and the inspection delivers a factual, well-structured report in clear language, separating observations from professional opinions.

Every section features a ‘traffic light rating’; red meaning ‘Beware’ and green indicating satisfactory.

If a red signal appears, basic and direct recommendations are offered, which could suggest needing an additional assessment (such as from an expert firm) to get a practical quote for fixing or renewing that building element.

Note: Utilities involving electric, gas, oil, water, and drains are inspected visually only, and suitable qualified technicians should be engaged.