Building surveys are an essential part of property management, helping to ensure the safety and structural integrity of the space.
K&M works closely with a number of skilled independent chartered surveyors, allowing us to offer a range of building surveying services to our customers.
If you’re unsure how to approach your building survey, we can help by arranging and carrying out the survey with the help of our trusted surveyors.
What is a RICS Level 3 building survey?
A building survey is an in-depth inspection of a property or premises. There are many different names given to this type of survey. Until recently, they were sometimes called structural surveys, and are now commonly called Level 3 RICS surveys.
RICS stands for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, a professional global body for surveyors that champions high standards in development, infrastructure, and construction.
Building surveys are designed to report on the condition of the property, as well as identify any defects and their cause.
Other key findings from a building survey include the urgency with which any identified damage needs to be repaired and an explanation of the options open to the property owner for maintenance.
Building surveys also sometimes include the approximate price of repair.
Why have a building survey?
There are many reasons to have a building survey, including moving home, extending your lease, or having the property valued for insurance purposes.
Who carries out building surveys?
Building surveys are carried out by building surveyors and building surveying companies. We strongly recommend you seek out a surveyor who is regulated by RICS. This will ensure you get the best expert, independent advice.
What kind of properties need a building survey?
All kinds of properties benefit from a building survey, but there are a few types that are particularly well-suited to working with building surveying companies:
- Buildings that are undergoing renovation
- Older buildings
- Listed buildings
- Buildings with an unconventional construction
What happens during a building survey?
A survey will include an inspection, a report, and a valuation (if requested and agreed with the surveyor). Surveys inspect all the accessible, visible areas of the building. Surveyors are legally obligated to report any significant problems they identify, so they will look for defects and potential issues during their visit.
What do building survey reports include?
The survey report will list any areas of concern in the property. This includes any significant damage to the building, signs of subsidence, damage to the roofing, dry rot and damp, and any renovations carried out without permission.
How can K&M help with your building survey?
We can connect you to RICS surveyors in London and the surrounding areas we serve, helping you get an accurate building survey suited to your property and your requirements.
Our services in the area of building surveys include:
- Building surveys and inspections
- Project management
- Lease extension
- Right to manage
- Insurance valuations
Need to know more?
Get in touch to discover our full range of building surveying services and discuss how we can help you manage your property portfolio.