Chartered Surveyors
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It is important to be fully informed about the condition of a property, before any intended purchase or before any alteration or renovation work begins. Only by having this information can a reasoned judgement of a purchase price be made, or realistic alteration or renovation budgets determined.
There are various types of building surveys available, and they should be carried out by fully qualified professionals. V B Johnson through their trading division John Watson and Carter are all fully qualified for this work and have long experience in carrying out building surveys.
This is the most thorough building survey involving close examination of all of the internal and external components. It is applicable to almost all properties and provides a detailed report of condition. It will identify active woodworm attack and dry rot and other infestation.
This is similar to the full building survey but is intended for properties that carry special responsibilities because of their listed status. Repair of listed buildings usually requires additional consideration and sometimes specialist techniques to comply with Listed Building Legislation. We can also help with guidance on how best to repair such buildings to prevent progressive deterioration.
Dilapidations are usually applicable to commercial, industrial and residential properties that are involved in tenancy change, whereby the outgoing tenant or landlord has a schedule of dilapidations prepared. Dilapidations can also be applicable before purchasing or leasing an existing property as a record of the existing condition and as an aid in price negotiation. V B Johnson can carry out this work preparing complete schedules with record photographs, and where necessary carry out negotiations and provide associated support services as required.
The Party Wall Etc Act 1996 requires that either one or two surveyors be appointed in matters that affect buildings adjacent to each other. Buildings can also mean land. V B Johnson can act as Party Wall surveyors offering guidance and ensuring that necessary notices are presented or received as the case maybe. It is essential that any works, apart from very minor construction work, is considered under this Act and the appropriate notices given.
Please contact us for more details about any of these services.