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The main difference between a Homebuyer Report & Building Survey is that a RICS Building Survey is significantly more comprehensive. Our table below shows you an in depth comparison of the service levels offered by both surveys.
Our home surveys comparison table explains the main differences between our RICS Homebuyer Reports & RICS Building Surveys:| Feature of Your Home Survey | RICS Homebuyer Report | RICS Building Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Cost: | ££ | £££ |
| Report completed by an RICS qualified surveyor | ✔ | ✔ |
| Describes the condition of the property on the date of the inspection | ✔ | ✔ |
| Aims to show up potential issues and defects, before any transaction takes place | ✔ | ✔ |
| Aims to identify any problems that need urgent attention | ✔ | ✔ |
| Aims to identify things that need to be investigated further to prevent serious damage | ✔ | ✔ |
| Includes the standard visual inspection during which secured panels, electrical fittings etc. are not removed | ✔ | ✔ |
| An enhanced service that includes a more extensive roof space inspection and comments on underground drainage | ✔ | ✔ |
| Aims to identify any repair or restoration work which can be factored into price negotiations | ✔ | ✔ |
| Provides a market valuation | ✔ | - |
| Provides a reinstatement cost for insurance purposes | ✔ | - |
| Report delivered to you electronically within 24 hours of the inspection | - | - |
| Simple score ratings with no complicated language | - | - |
| A comprehensive visual inspection which includes a more thorough consideration of the roof space, grounds, floors and services | - | ✔ |
| Aims to establish how the property is built, what materials are used and how these will perform in the future | - | ✔ |
| Aims to outline the repair options, whilst explaining the consequences of not acting | - | ✔ |
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