What is the difference between a Homebuyers Report and Building Survey

The main difference between a HomeBuyer Report & Building Survey is that a RICS Building Survey is significantly more comprehensive. A Building Survey involves: Inspecting the roof space, grounds, floors & services, Establishing how the property is built, the materials used & how these will fare as the property ages over time & Suggesting the repair options of any faults & explaining the consequences of not acting on them.

What Is The Difference Between a Homebuyers Report and a Building Survey?

16.12.2019

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The main difference between a HomeBuyer Report & Building Survey is that a RICS Building Survey is significantly more comprehensive. A Building Survey involves:

Inspecting the roof space, grounds, floors & services
Establishing how the property is built, the materials used & how these will fare as the property ages over time
Suggesting the repair options of any faults & explaining the consequences of not acting on them.

Comparing the Different Types of Home Survey

Our home surveys comparison table explains the main differences between Homescore Reports, RICS Homebuyer Reports & RICS Building Surveys:

Feature of Your Home Survey	Homescore Report	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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