Home Survey Level 1
The level one survey is designed for clients (buyers, vendors and owners) seeking a professional and objective report on the condition of the property at an economic price. It includes a visual inspection that is less extensive than survey level two and survey level three. No tests of the building fabric or services are undertaken.
This level of survey is designed as a very basic overview of the condition of the property. It will not contain any detailed advice on repairs. This level of service is better suited to conventionally built, modern dwellings in satisfactory condition.
Scope of Services
Mensura Ltd provide a Report benchmarked against the RICS Home Survey Standard Level One. This Report includes inspection of the following elements:
1. Windows: Inspection includes opening of windows only where permission has been given, any keys/ locks are available, and it is safe to do so.
2. Roof Space: Visual inspection of roof space that is not more than 3m above floor level including roof structure and other features that can be seen from the access hatch; secured access panels and insulation material shall not be lifted or removed.
3. Floors: Inspection of surfaces of exposed floors undertaken but carpets, floor coverings or floorboards will not be lifted not will furniture be moved. All floors shall be tested for excessive deflection by a ‘heel-drop’ test.
4. Inspection chambers and underground drainage: Inspection chamber covers to drains or septic tanks will not be lifted.
5. Other services: No comment provided on design calculations. Testing of service installations or appliances is excluded.
6. Grounds: Visual inspection of the grounds, cursory inspection of the grounds during a general walk around.