Building inspectors/advisers act as the first point of contact for a property buyer who can give general advice on the condition of a property and a rough cost to remedy or replace any issues that are identified. This helps to ensure that you have a stronger financial understanding of the potential costs you might face, before you decide whether to buy the property. Generally, we accompany the prospective purchaser on the second visit to a property they have identified as being interested in making an offer to purchase. If a mutual time slot cannot be agreed or if time is of the essence, we can visit the property on your behalf and issue a video or written advice on what we advise, and if required, signpost you to a specialist to give further advice or more detailed costings if something specific has been identified.
Who Are Our Inspectors/Advisors
Our team of inspectors/advisers are highly experienced and skilled tradespeople. All our advisers:
Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in general building and maintenance work.
Have a DBS check and identification card due to the fact some houses may have children or vulnerable people present while the visit/inspection is taking place.
Have experience of giving advice and providing quotations for most building/refurbishment projects.
Will bring ladders, lighting and any equipment needed to access all areas of the property (please note no intrusive or very difficult/unsafe areas will be looked at).
Will be respectful, professional and mindful (re: seller’s home) during the visit.
Pricing
We offer 1- 2 hour appointments/inspections depending on the size of property and the scale of the potential project, with verbal advice on the day if the buyer is present, or video or written advice if the buyer is not present.
For properties greater than 3,250 Sq ft or please call the office on 0800 567 7575 to discuss details/pricing.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND PRICING To include a video report of the visit/advice - £25 To include a written report of the visit/advice with pictures - £65 Written quotations for work we can undertake - £0 (free)
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE ABOVE FEES WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM ANY COSTS FOR BUILDING, REMEDIAL OR REFURBISHMENT WORK WE ARE INSTRUCTED TO UNDERTAKE. For areas outside our network coverage or for visits outside our normal business hours (8.30am to 4.30pm) please call the office on 0800 567 7575 to discuss details/pricing
Booking an Appointment
We can help organise the right people for the job.
Call 0800 567 7575 to arrange an appointment directly with us. We will then attend the property with the buyer on an agreed day/time. If a specific day or time cannot be agreed, we will make our own appointment directly with the estate agent/seller, with the buyer as the reference and visit the property separately.
An experienced builder/property consultant will then visit the property and will be able to give advice on:
Internal walls and replastering
External walls including rendering, repointing or rebuilding
External windows including replacement, revamping or remedial work
Bathroom or kitchen replacement or revamping
Internal joinery including door replacement, flooring, stairs, banisters, skirting board and architrave
Loft inspection/access, including cost of conversion, insulation or loft storage installation
Basic electrical, plumbing and central heating advice/costings
Basic roof, gutter and drainage advice
Damp, mould and ventilation advice
Garden landscaping, driveway and perimeter fencing costings/advice
Basement, garage conversions and garden room/conservatory advice/costings
