Mactaggart & Co
Chartered Surveyors
Chartered Surveyors
Building Survey
What is a Building Survey?
A Building Survey covers similar things to a HomeBuyer Report, but is much more
detailed and comprehensive and is written in a style that can be tailored to
suit the property and your specific requirements.
Building surveys are undertaken for a variety of reasons, including
investigation into the causes of movement and subsidence and the more widely
known pre-acquisition type survey where advice is given on the all-round
suitability and condition of a property and includes the identification of
defects and remedial works. The Building Survey will typically produce a report
of between 45-60 pages.
What does a Building Survey advise?
• Major and minor defects and what they could mean
• The possible cost of repairs
• Results of damp testing on walls
• Damage to timbers, including woodworm and rot
• The condition of damp-proofing, insulation and drainage*
• Technical information on the construction of the property and the materials
used
• The location
• Recommendations for any further special inspections
What is not included?
• No tests of the services are undertaken
• A valuation**
• Re-build estimates for insurance purposes
*Drains aren’t tested as part of the standard Building Survey
**These can be provided separately for an additional fee
Call for more information on 0207 385 9988
Charlie Mactaggart
BSc (Hons) MRICS
BSc (Hons) MRICS
Mactaggart & Co
54 Walham Grove
London SW6 1QR
t 0207 385 9988
m 07880 505126
