Surveys that result in a great nights sleep.
Our mission is to be there for you when you want to take the leap and commit to purchasing a newly built home. This is the place where your kids will grow up, it is where you will laugh, celebrate, cry and make memories of your lifetime.
Getting things right and avoiding the pitfalls before day one is not optional - it's step one and were with you every step of the way. All our surveys include time to talk to you and meetings with your developer - we are your advocate.
Pre-Completion Inspection, PCI
This NHQB designed inspection is designed to assure homeowners that the underlying building practices and techniques used during the build conform to NHBC standards and that the construction, services and finish are fit for purpose and are of the quality and function expected.
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The inspection considers -
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✔Quality of construction,
✔Substructure, floors and drainage,
✔Superstructure (walls, stairs, chimneys, windows etc),
✔The roof,
✔Services and systems,
✔Finishes,
✔External works.
✔Review of the developers plot record.
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Please note the developer may require between 7-14 days to arrange a date for the survey to go ahead - we can arrange it on your behalf through our network of developer contacts.
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If you don't have a confirmed date with your developer, use the book a surveyor option and secure one of our team members for a £49.00 booking fee - we'll add the inspection date to everyone's calendar, once confirmed.
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✔Our reports are clear, professional and in NHQB format
✔We include a developer meeting to discuss the findings
✔A 30-minute customer briefing is included.
Post Completion Snag Survey, PCSS
The PCSS is a more comprehensive survey that considers the property in its completed state and its compliance with design tolerances, building standards, quality of finish and functionality testing. The PCCS is often used as survey of reference when moving in, or an end-of-warranty safeguard.
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The 450 point survey considers -
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✔Compliance with Building Regulations and Warranty
Provider Tolerances,
✔Internal Joinery, Woodwork, Ironmongery,
✔Plastering, Dry Lining, Paintwork Finish,
✔Ceramics, Sanitaryware, Showers and Screens,
✔Plumbing, Heating and Hot Water Systems,
✔Electrical Outlets, Switches, Lights and Consumer Units,
✔Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Installation, Worktops,
✔Windows, Glazing, Locks, Cills and Extraction,
✔Boundaries, Walls, Fencing And Gates,
✔Soft Landscaping, Turf, Slabs and Retaining Elements,
✔Driveways, Footpaths Access and Egress,
✔Brickwork, Masonry, Render, Mortar and Openings,
✔Guttering, Downpipes and Boiler Outlets,
✔External Application of Sealants, Mastic,
✔Garages, Brickwork, Doors and Slab,
✔Meter Boxes, Manholes, Inspection Chambers,
✔Porches, Bays and Canopy,
✔Roof Tiles, Ridge Tiles, Verge, Eves, Fascia, Soffits and Rafters,
✔Health and Safety (Scaffolding, Roads, Footpaths, Tidiness etc.)
✔External buildings,
✔Landscaping.
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✔ Our reports are clear and professionally presented
✔ We include a developer meeting to discuss the findings
✔ A 60-minute customer briefing is included.
OUR SURVEYS INCLUDE
Thermal imaging of exterior walls.
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Endoscopic imaging of wall cavities.
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Testing of electrical outlets.
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Ladder or drone inspection of the roof.