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What type of survey do I need?
harryajh
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We've are in the process of buying a sea front 1st Floor (promenade level) Flat with 1 Flat below and 2 above. It's near to Weston Super Mare so winds, storms (and salt) can be a bit lively.
My biggest concern due to its location is Damp but couldn't see any during viewing. I'd like a proper, really good survey done but not sure where to go, what to ask for or what to expect to pay - any ideas please?
My biggest concern due to its location is Damp but couldn't see any during viewing. I'd like a proper, really good survey done but not sure where to go, what to ask for or what to expect to pay - any ideas please?
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Full structural survey if money is not too tight. That should flag up absolutely all potential problems.0
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A full survey is not overly costly (well, where I am anyway). We are paying £550 for ours. I started by using the really moving website to get various quotes using a false phone number. Once I knew a ballpark figure I rang round local surveyors until I found one who was really helpful and the right price. For us we have specific issues we want to discuss with them on site so a local one was the best bet as opposed to a cheaper big company. Some of the nationals came in under £500.0
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thanks for that guys, a full structural survey it is then0
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Bear in mind that the surveyor isn't likely to have access to many parts they would normally want to for a full survey eg are they going to be able to get into any roofspace? Survey is likely to end up with lots of caveats and assumptions.0
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