Building Surveyors in Cardiff

Providing Building Surveys throughout Cardiff & South Wales

When purchasing a property it is vitally important to obtain good independent professional advice from a trusted building surveyor.

 

Obtaining a survey from Red Fox will identify any serious or possible problems and identify specific issues before you decide on purchasing a property. Red Fox Building Surveyors in Cardiff, provide a detailed property survey to meet your needs.

The advice you receive from a Red Fox Building Survey may save you thousands of pounds and may even help you renegotiate the purchase price to take account of any essential repairs. Alternatively, if there are serious problems, the results of a quality Red Fox building survey report may help you decide whether or not to proceed.

 

Valuation Survey

 

Most people think that their mortgage lenders’ valuation is a survey – it is not.

 

It’s a limited inspection to identify problems that affect the security of your mortgage lenders loan. A building can have defects that are important to a prospective buyer but are not of concern to the mortgage lender and therefore will not appear in a valuation report.

Our experienced building surveyors will assist and enable the home buying process. Our reports are clear, jargon-free and written using calm language. Most defects and issues found can be resolved to enable the purchase transaction to proceed. Our role is to survey, report and assist in this process.

Most people think that their mortgage lenders’ valuation is a survey – it is not.

We will carry out a thorough inspection of all elements of the property. We will report on all defects found together with a remedial repair timetable and options. Advice on delaying repairs and hidden risks will be highlighted.

Which survey is for you?

The Red Fox Building Survey is for properties built post 1900 that are in an average or better condition and that are of a standard construction type.

The Listed, Historic & Cherished Building Surveyis for properties that are listed, historic, significantly extended, or those that are neglected or unusual.

A comprehensive report. Plain English and jargon free

Average 3-5 hour survey

40-45 page (approx.) report with photographs

These require more detail, more attention and additional research into their history and construction changes and additions.

Providing general advice on defects, repairs required and areas where further advice or information is advised.

A detailed report using some technical terminology

Average 5-10 hour survey

55-65 page (approx.) report with detailed photographs

Provides detailed descriptions of repairs required and the type of works necessary, indicating where further professional advice is required. Also covered is a maintenance schedule.

We will carry out a thorough inspection of all elements of the property.

We will report on all defects found together with remedial repair timetable and options. Advice on delaying repairs and hidden risks will be highlighted.

The inspection includes:

Full Damp analysis

External Structure and condition – Chimneys, Roof, Walls, Gutters

Roof Structure and condition

Drains – private cesspits and mains runs

Alterations – Extensions, Loft Conversions, Chimney removals, Wall removals

Ventilation issues

Grounds

Provide Energy Advice

Items for Solicitors – e.g. Planning and Building Control Items

Health & Safety issues – such as Asbestos

Research Council held information

Research any Listed Building information.

We also have pole cameras to reach those parts that other surveyors can’t reach – so if your property has high flat dormer roofs, missing chimney pots or a rear valley gutter that can’t be seen from the ground then its highly likely we can see it with the pole camera