Vague 640 quid survey

llcoolfay

We've just had a homebuyer's survey conducted for 640 and we're surprised at how vague it is.

For example...

It tells us that there is movement underfoot in the kitchen and that we should have a further inspection carried out by a builder and a pest/insect finding type bloke because there could be a problem.

Stupidly we thought we were paying them to find that out but maybe we were wrong.

Also, it says they couldn't carry out a full inspection of the loft space because of the heat.

Does that sound reasonable or should we ask them to go back?


Thanks.

crossleydd42

This is not a professional inspection. I should go back to them a complain and don't pay until you're happy.

If you're not then happy, complain - see:

http://www.rics.org/

Gorgeous_George

Sadly, these so called professionals are all in the scam together. Probably in the same lodge.



GG

henster

Our survey was a bit like this also (and was the same price!). There was a phone number on the covering letter so I rang to speak to the surveryor and it was very useful. he actually said more about the house that we 'got' from the survey and I was able to ask him questions about what he thought.

Ours said get a roof company to check rook before committing to purchase - we did this and it was free to get a quote from most places. We also got window people out to quote for repairs. The roofer came back to say we def need a new roof in the near future. As a result of that we tried to renegotiate offer, vendors refused and this week we have walked away. Now feel like the survey was money well spent as I think it's saved loads of future hassle with that house!

Try giving surveyor a ring and also get some builders out to quote - that will give you a better idea. It's a hassle but worth it. Good luck.

tonyivb

I can definately recommend that you give the surveyor a call to discuss any points of concern.

We did this recently to discuss a survey where they had identified that the there was a 'history of movement' in the house. The upshot was that if we ever wanted to do a loft conversion then we would need the flank wall tied in (which would cost 5 figures). We took this back to the vendors who would only take £5000 off, so we walked away.

cattie

It's a pretty standard homebuyer's survey. They are usually full of vague generalisations & recommedations to get specialists in to check absolutely everything from electrics to roof.

It is usual for them not to check a loft space because of it being used for storage by vendors or because there is no loft ladder, but never heard of the excuse of heat before. :rotfl:

Altarf

henster wrote:

Ours said get a roof company to check rook before committing to purchase - we did this and it was free to get a quote from most places. The roofer came back to say we def need a new roof in the near future.

But is any company ever likely to say 'no everything is fine, no work needed, please keep your money'?

aloiseb

I think "because of the heat" is a bit unreasonable. Why can't they go back and have a look when it's a bit cooler, like first thing in the morning? They are supposed to be professionals and they have got a job to do.