We're in the early stages of trying to buy a new house, as it's an old (approx 1870's) house we went for the full building survey and we received the report yesterday and to be honest it seems quite scary to me. I'm not sure if this is just the surveyor trying to cover their back or whether the issues are as (potentially) serious as the report says.
Basically the report says that they are unwilling to provide a valuation until the following reports have been done along with any recommended remedial works:
* Timber & Damp report from a PCA or WPA registered contractor
* Electrical report from a NICEIC qualified electrician
* Structural report from a F.I.Struct.E or M.I.Struct.E qualified structural engineer
We did think that the electrics would be highlighted in the survey but the others were a bit un-expected.
The report does not that there was previous structural movement noted and cannot be determined if it is ongoing or historic. It was also noted that around the year 2000 a structural survey commissioned by the insurers due to development of cracks in the late 90's concluded there was no movement going on (doesn't specify if work was undertaken to rectify the movements).
The problem we're having is trying to figure out whether the report is correct or whether they're just being cautious as that's their job. The extra reports will probably cost us the same amount again that we've already paid for the building survey and if there are remedial works required in order to get a mortgage we can't really do anything about that can we?
We're not quite sure what to do next, trying to get hold of the estate agents to update them but even having trouble with that.
Basically the report says that they are unwilling to provide a valuation until the following reports have been done along with any recommended remedial works:
* Timber & Damp report from a PCA or WPA registered contractor
* Electrical report from a NICEIC qualified electrician
* Structural report from a F.I.Struct.E or M.I.Struct.E qualified structural engineer
We did think that the electrics would be highlighted in the survey but the others were a bit un-expected.
The report does not that there was previous structural movement noted and cannot be determined if it is ongoing or historic. It was also noted that around the year 2000 a structural survey commissioned by the insurers due to development of cracks in the late 90's concluded there was no movement going on (doesn't specify if work was undertaken to rectify the movements).
The problem we're having is trying to figure out whether the report is correct or whether they're just being cautious as that's their job. The extra reports will probably cost us the same amount again that we've already paid for the building survey and if there are remedial works required in order to get a mortgage we can't really do anything about that can we?
We're not quite sure what to do next, trying to get hold of the estate agents to update them but even having trouble with that.