Preparing Your Home For A House Survey

Some of the main red flags that might show up on a house survey are:

• Electrical issues

• Damp

• Asbestos

• Woodworm

• Dry rot

• Subsidence

• Japanese Knotweed

• Faulty drainpipes

• Roof issues

• Insulation issues

The amount of time a house survey takes will depend what level of survey you get. A Level 2 survey (Homebuyers Report), will usually take between 90 minutes to 4 hours. Whereas the more in-depth Level 3 (Building Survey) can take between 1 to 8 hours.

The amount of time will also depend on the complexity and size of the property.

Exposed floors will be inspected, but carpets will not be lifted in a Level 2 survey. A level 3 survey will lift any loose or unfitted carpets or floorboards.