level 2+ Building survey - swindon
An Easton Bevins Level 2+ Building Survey, also known as a Major Defects Building Survey, sits between a RICS Home Survey - Level 2 and a RICS Home Survey – Level 3.
It is suitable for properties of all ages but is particularly relevant for older buildings and ones with complex requirements. It is our most popular survey, with an estimated 70% of clients preferring this option.
Our Level 2+ Building Survey is a bespoke-to-the-property report that pinpoints and provides insight into major defects, as well as potential maintenance issues, remedies, associated timescales, and an estimated budget for repairs.
The purpose of a building survey is to investigate a property and inform you of the condition of the building, highlighting any major concerns so as to minimise risk and provide peace of mind. A Level 2+ Building Survey comments on the main structural elements of a property, but omitting comments on cosmetic items (such as age and condition of sanitary and kitchen fittings).
Because it is a bespoke survey, we can also provide advice regarding extensions or alterations (such as the removal of walls) etc. as an add-on. The high standard of service and advice that we provide can help you reduce risk and protect your Swindon property investment.
To find out more, request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey:
Call 0117 942 7876, email or complete our enquiry form.
What’s included in a Level 2+ Building Survey
The in-depth report from a Level 2+ Building Survey allows you to make a better-informed decision on how to proceed when purchasing an older property or one with complex requirements.
The money spent on the survey can save you thousands of pounds on your property purchase making it a very worthwhile investment. You may decide to negotiate a price reduction to address costs to repair defects, or even reconsider your purchase.
What's included in a Level 2+ Building Survey?
- Detailed visual inspection of property
- Legal considerations
- Short term maintenance concerns
- Structural assessment of property
- Condition assessment of property
- Boundaries and outside issues - Basic visual inspection
- Permanent attached outbuilding inspection
- Detached outbuilding inspection - Structural concerns only
- Decoration, fixtures and fittings appraisal - Major defects only
- Energy efficiency improvement advice
- Describe potential hidden defects
- Minimises further investigations
- Cost advice for short term defects
It is important to select the right level of survey for your property. Easton Bevins offers a full range of property surveys and can advise on which type of survey will best meet your needs.