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What Are Building Surveys?

Building surveys involve thorough investigation and evaluation of properties and land. Maybe you are looking at purchasing a property, or renovating your existing property. The aim is to carry out a survey evaluating a number of components, such as infrastructure, structural integrity, and more.

What Types of Building Surveys Are There?

There isn't only one building survey, there are a variety of types, each one is designed to meet your goals and address requirements of the buyer, seller, real estate agent, architect, engineers, and construction companies.

• Structural surveys – this evaluates the structural soundness of a building, including foundations, roof, walls, and other components. It is a detailed report used when buying an older property that may have structural concerns.
• Historical Building surveys – these are designed for historical and listed properties, focusing on the conservation and refurbishment. It is essential that guidelines are established for the preservation of the existing structure, maintaining heritage properties.
• Condition surveys – these assess the condition of a property to identify any problems that may occur. Home owners and property investors use these surveys to budget for enhancements and repairs.
• Measured surveys – Measured surveys are used when you want to build a new property or renovate an existing property. It collects measurements of the piece of land, along with man-made and natural structures, helping architects with their design, while helping construction teams ensure the right amount of materials are ordered.
• Topographical surveys – these surveys accurately detail the topography of land, including man-made and natural structures, landscaping, and more.
• As-Built surveys – as-built surveys are valuable, as they accurately capture any adjustments to the build, ensuring the plans remain current and updated.

Why Are Building Surveys Important?

You cannot ignore the importance of a building survey when it comes to property assessments and making informed decisions. These surveys provide valuable information about the state and security of a building or piece of land.

One of the main benefits of building surveys is it helps you make an informed decision on how to proceed by identifying hidden issues, giving you peace of mind whether you are buying an existing property, renovating an existing property, or buying a new property.

If you are buying an existing property and applied for a mortgage, it's not uncommon for financial institutions to request a building survey. The surveys have an impact on property valuation, influencing sales prices and insurance premiums. Through our surveys, mortgage landers and insurers can gain accurate valuations, calculate insurance premiums, and identify if the mortgage you are asking for is correct.

In addition to this, building surveys are essential when it comes to compliance and safety. Building surveys assess the structural integrity of a building, identifying hazards, including unstable foundations, electrical problems, and other risks. It also ensures legal compliance, ensuring the build meets building regulations, helping with renovation planning, and more.

What Industries Do We Service at MB Survey Solutions?

We serve a wide variety of industries from private property owners and investors to commercial property owners. We work with architects, engineers, construction companies, designers, landscapers, and more.

Our team are often the first professional on a new build site, using our state of the art technology to accurately measure the property, identifying problems that may affect the overall design of the structure. Using our more than twenty five years of experience, along with our knowledge of modern measuring techniques, we are able to provide accurate reporting, including 2D drawings and 3D models, based on our clients requirements.