Period Building Surveyors

Experts in old and listed buildings across Bruton

Every property should be surveyed before purchase, but some are more at risk from defects and decay than others. It is the nature of building materials that all have a life-span after which they will seriously degrade; many will do so earlier than expected, particularly if poorly kept or exposed to inclement conditions. Structural movement, damp ingress, timber decay and condensation are all common problems in ageing structures.

An old building is therefore the most likely structure to harbour defects which will be costly to repair and, in some cases, are even dangerous. To assist, we provide building surveys from period building specialists to seek out these problems and bring them to your attention before you commit.

Listed Building - Specialist Building Surveys
Bruton's Period & Listed
Building Specialists

More than any other type of property, purchasing an old building should be approached with caution. What may look like a dream home full of character can quickly become a nightmare of hidden defects, expensive repair bills and cause sleepless nights.

Instructing a surveyor to compile a report on the property is therefore crucial, but so too is the nature of that surveyor. A general practice surveyor will often lack the requisite skill-set, but a chartered building surveyor is specifically trained to deal with this sort of structure.

Bespoke surveys for period structures

Building surveys come in various formats, lengths and styles. Many, like the RICS HomeBuyer report, are template-based and draw heavily from standard paragraphs. Whilst these reports have their place, they should be avoided when purchasing or addressing an issue at an older property in favour of a bespoke inspection which allows the surveyor the time to properly investigate any serious issues found on site.

Right Surveyors in Bruton offer the following bespoke services specifically designed for older structures:

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