Home Surveys in Manchester
Our Home Buyers Reports are a vital tool for anyone looking to make a secure property investment. Conducted by our skilled RICS-accredited surveyors, these reports provide a detailed breakdown of the property’s structural condition, pinpointing any defects or concerns that could affect its long-term value. Whether it’s identifying urgent repairs or future maintenance needs, this expert evaluation offers you the confidence to proceed with clarity and certainty.
Home Survey Level 2
A RICS Home Survey Level 2 is perfect for most property purchases in Manchester.
This survey offers an in-depth visual review of the property, identifying potential concerns such as damp, electrical faults, or structural weaknesses. It provides expert advice on necessary remedial measures, ensuring you have all the relevant information before proceeding. The report is designed to give you confidence by presenting a clear and accurate assessment of the property’s condition.
RICS Home Survey
Level 2
RICS Home Survey Level 2
Valuation
Level 3 Building Survey
Our Services in Manchester
Trusted chartered surveyors and registered valuers for over 17 years.
Our Manchester-based surveyors are all RICS-accredited professionals and RICS Registered Valuers, committed to delivering expert assessments with the highest level of quality and integrity. With their extensive industry knowledge, you can trust that your survey will be conducted to the most rigorous international standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
A surveyor inspects a property’s condition, highlighting any structural issues, potential repairs, or maintenance concerns to help buyers make an informed decision.
Even if you are not using a mortgage, a survey is still recommended to identify potential issues that could lead to costly repairs in the future.
Visible cracks in walls, uneven floors, or doors that don’t close properly may indicate structural issues, but only a surveyor can provide a professional assessment.
A survey is a professional assessment of a property’s structure and condition, whereas a home inspection (more common in some countries) is a broader term that may include legal or compliance checks.
Yes, older properties often require more detailed surveys, such as a Building Survey (Level 3), as they may have hidden defects, non-standard materials, or conservation restrictions.
The report will highlight any defects, from minor wear and tear to serious structural issues, allowing buyers to estimate future repair costs.
Even if a new-build home has a warranty, a snagging survey can identify issues the developer may need to fix before you move in.
If the report highlights undisclosed problems, you may renegotiate the price, ask for repairs, or reconsider the purchase.
A survey can highlight maintenance concerns, but legal issues—such as ground rent, service charges, or lease length—should be reviewed by your solicitor.
Detached houses don’t share walls, so they may have fewer boundary-related issues, but all property types can have structural defects requiring a thorough survey.
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Manchester Office,
82 King Street,
Manchester, M2 4WQ
Tel: 01615263337
Email: info@vikingsurveyors.co.uk