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RICS & RPSA Property Surveys. RICS Levels 1-3 residential building surveys. Buildleap Surveys based in Swindon, covering a 35 mile radius. We are a professional independent residential surveying business based in Swindon, covering a circa 35 mile radius. We provide accurate & comprehensive building surveys. Highlighting defects before they become costly problems for our clients. Our principal residential building surveyor undertakes RICS & RPSA surveys. With an in depth building knowledge from a practical site based building backgro und spanning over 25 years. Initially as a craft qualified tradesperson. Before entering into housebuilding site management, house renovations and commercial refurbishments. He has been nominated and won several awards from Local Authority Building Control for construction quality, including bespoke housebuilding projects within the Cotswolds. He holds Chartered Builder status as a member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) . An Associate member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors . A member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association (MRPSA) and a senior awards holder in construction from the City and Guilds of London Institute . Along with being a NEBOSH qualified Health & Safety advisor. For our new-build property inspections. We hold industry standard CSCS cards and our associate inspectors come from a trade/site management background with years of experience in new housebuilding. Our principal surveyor is a qualified safety advisor with a ( NEBOSH ) Construction Certificate in health & safety. This allows us to produce H&S documentation to access all major developer sites. To find out more click the links to the institutes/associations above. We can offer new house surveys following the New Homes Quality Board code and RPSA criteria, under the New Homes Ombudsman Service . This allows us access to inspect your property before you complete and move in. Not all "new home inspectors" have this type of access, check yours does before committing to a pre-completion inspection. Please see our property surveys page & new homes inspections page for more details. "Allan it’s very helpful, very knowledgeable and very friendly. Good price, great service highly recommend" Privacy policy & GDPR Our Terms and conditions

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RICS & RPSA Property Surveys. RICS Levels 1-3 residential building surveys. Including new build snagging inspections. Buildleap Surveys based in Swindon, covering a 35 mile radius. New home inspections Internal walls & fixtures Visible checks of walls, floors and ceilings including accessible from the floor checks of tolerances against NHBC standards. Checks of kitchen units, work surfaces, wardrobes, vanity units etc (where applicable). Their operation if level, plumb and any damages. Window operation, lock mechanisms, damages, along with compliance with building control regulations. Painting defects to wall & woodwork surfaces. Staircase finish, damage, compliance with standards & building control regulations Internal services End user operational checks of heating and electrical fittings. All radiator temperature controls (TRVs) taps & showers for temperature & flow rate observation. Electrical switches, consumer unit, smoke alarms, CO2, fans operational checks. Visual inspection of boiler operation and flue positioning. Check of electrical equipment and plumbing sanitary- ware/chrome-ware for damages etc. Inspection on site of statutory certification where available, eg Electrical installation certificates (NICEIC/ECA) and gas compliance certificates (Gas safe register/Benchmark) Roof space Visible inspection from the loft access area only of roof trusses, loft insulation, felt, extractor flexible hoses, restraint straps, gables, spandrel panels, flues. Checks include correct thickness of loft quilt, truss damage, bracing compliance, fire spread (semi detached/terraced units in particular) restraint strap type & fixings, fan flexis connected/undamaged. Due to health and safety and insurances we are not able to fully access the loft space. If we see something wrong we will advise on access arrangements. External house structure Visible checks from the ground of elevations masonry standards. Chimneys/flue terminations, windows, doors , porches, gutters, meter boxes & roof tiles. Including breaches of standards &/or building control requirements. Damages, cracks, evidence of leaks, mastic seals missing/inadequate, weep / perp vents in place & correctly spaced, DPCs & air bricks provided & not bridged, Ramped & stepped approach compliance,, etc Boundary treatments & Garden areas Fence lines level/plumb/secure. Boundary wall expansion joints/pier distances. Damaged panels, masonry, slabs etc. Patio areas and path falls. Standard of turf & laying. Inspection chamber lids secured to prevent easy access. Decking areas & railings/guarding sufficiently fixed/compliance with building control and building standards. Garages Checks from ground level : Of roof structure, lateral restraint straps & holding down straps fixings & distances. Garage door/s operation. Mastic seals. Masonry standards. Concrete base finish / standards. DPCs locations Driveways Checks of surface finish, drainage, falls, adjacent paving slabs, railings, to building control and building standards. drone surveys from 149.00 Drone survey of roof , chimney and gutters. Using DJI drone & app. Certified CAA operator. Bespoke services We offer re-inspections generally after a year of occupation, this will ensure items from original list haven't re-occurred or new items haven't surfaced. We also offer inspections on new build extensions, renovations. Surveys for the buy to let industry, fire door inspections & expert witness services available. And collaborate with specialist designers, engineers, contractors and building control inspectors. Please contact us below for free no obligation advice. Inspection types: We undertake two types of new home inspections. Post- completion inspection & Pre-legal completion inspection as set out by the New H omes Quality Board ( NHQB) Please see opposite some of the checks we undertake. Not all new "home inspectors" qualify for early pre- legal completion site access due to professional membership requirements. (Please check your inspector meets the requirements of the NHQB code, otherwise the developer can refuse pre-completion access.) This earlier access gives the builder more opportunity to rectify any potentially overlooked breaches of building standards or regulations prior to occupation. We can of course inspect your home after occupation at a time to suit you. Please click on our "About us" page to find out more. The NHQB pre completion inspection is a prescribed checklist and may differ slightly from the items on the right. If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact us. Our inspections look for breaches of building standards / regulations & workmanship. We may note items requiring further investigation by the builder if we are unable to fully access an area or have a query relating to a builders specification. We issue an electronic PDF / Word report emailed generally within 48hrs but often sooner if we are able to (and coming soon: our drone survey via a link to download). Please also familiarise yourself with our T&Cs Please contact us for a quote. Typical prices start at £249.00 ( 1 x bed flat)

See our pricing schedule's. RPSA surveyor; not all snagging companies are the same...Please check they hold professional membership and insurances, including professional indemnity. We work in accordance with the New Homes Quality Board Code, for Pre-completion inspections. Inspection types & Prices New properties (less than 2 years old) we undertake two types of inspection surveys (Please see our "what we survey" page for more information on what we check) Post completion inspection, e.g after handover of the property from the developer to the purchaser. We make arrangements at a time of your convenience to inspect the property and issue you a report to forward to the developer. We use industry snagging survey software to generate an electronic report. Usually the report is issued in email attachment form within 48hrs of our visit. Ideally the inspection will be carried shortly after you take ownership (as the developer may say some damage was caused after occupation) but can take place at any time in the first two years of your NHBC , Premier or LABC warranty, where applicable, when problems with the build standards of your new home are still covered. This could include anything from cosmetic issues, to more significant structural defects, such as damaged roof trusses or overseen breaches of warranty standards or building regulations. Once this survey is complete we offer on-going free support and guidance on any issues contained within the report. In rare disputes between the developer we can assist with going through arbitration via your warranty provider. Pre completion inspection (NHQB checklist ) , e.g before handover to the purchaser with permission from developer. This survey is undertook by a Chartered building professional using a prescribed checklist criteria from the New Homes Quality Board please click above checklist link for details. The pre-completion survey is generally done after the developers warranty provider has issued a final building control & warranty certificate, but prior to handover. Usually our snagging report is issued in email attachment within 48 hrs of our visit (exc weekend's / bank holidays). The purpose of a PCI snagging inspection is to identify any defects or issues in the property that need to be rectified before final handover. This could include anything from cosmetic issues, such as paint touch-ups, to more significant structural defects, such as damaged roof trusses or overseen breaches of warranty standards or building regulations. It is recommended that PCI snagging inspections are carried out by an independent inspector, rather than the developer or builder, ensuring that any issues are identified objectively and thoroughly, avoiding a clash of interest Prior to this inspection we will provide you with the specific documents needed (NHQB required professional membership ID, Insurances, H&S documents etc.) to request formal access from the developer to undertake the PCI snagging checklist on your property. Please be aware not all snagging companies will be able to undertake this type of snagging survey due to these requirements. Once this survey is complete we offer on-going free support and guidance on any issues contained within the report. In rare disputes between the developer we can assist with going through arbitration via your warranty provider. For further guidance the Chartered Institute of Building Consumer journey guide is helpful. Please Click here Discounts : We offer discounts where a neighbours property can be inspected on the same day as yours. Contact us to discuss further. Older Properties Surveys undertaken: RICS RPSA Click our property surveys page here Apartments: Post Completion inspection & NHBQ pre completion inspection £245 : Studio £265 : 1 x Bed £285 : 2 x Bed £305 : 3 x Bed House: Post Completion inspection & NHBQ pre completion inspection £335 : 2 x Bed £365 : 3 x Bed £395 : 4 x Bed £425 : 5 x Bed £455 : 6 x Bed Bespoke services 12 monthly new build re-inspection As your property goes through the settlement period over approx. 12 months, different issues may arise which is why we offer a re-inspection. The process also allows us to ensure that the more important issues raised in the first visit have been rectified properly and to identify any issues that may have occurred through the initial settlement period. Whilst still within the developers 2 year defects period Most customers that choose this re-inspection survey have experienced serious issues that we identified in our initial snagging survey. Often builders don't fully rectify such work to the required standard which is why a re-inspection can be extremely useful A re-inspection takes less time for us to conduct which is why it costs around £130 less than the initial snagging survey. A fresh report will be issued within 48 hours of the inspection. Drone surveys from £149.00 Older property surveys: RPSA: surveys from £249 please see our property surveys page for more details RICS surveys from £249 please see our property surveys page for more details Damp & mould investigations on both new & old properties . Tenant/Landlord inspections Specific element surveys. Dispute resolution/Arbitration assistance. Drone surveys from £149.00

RICS & RPSA registered surveyor: RICS Levels 1-3 Surveys. Chartered Building Professional. New house snagging inspections. We survey New & Older properties. newhouseinspector.co.uk (Snags & defect identification using leading industry software apps) New build inspections FAQ s When is the best time to have a new house inspection done If you are yet to move into your new build property, the best time would be around 1 week before completion as it gives the site time to address any issues before you move in. The Pre Completion Checklist is the most common way to get your property surveyed before completion, but it has to follow the specific checklist provided by the NHQB. Otherwise a post completion "Snagging Survey" is more suitable & you can book this when you have moved in. The latest timescale we recommend booking a snagging survey is either soon after occupation or towards the end of your builders warranty which is normally around 2 years. You can choose both with the "re-inspection" service at the just prior to 2 year warranty cut off. Please ensure you have the developers permission if you are booking us pre completion and we are provided with these details when booking. Contact us first we will provide you with the required information pack to seek the developers permission for access. Its free, we wont charge anything until permission is agreed and an appointment confirmed by all. Then its the deposit to pay and the remainder in full 48hrs prior to our survey date. What time will the Surveyor arrive? Your inspector will contact you the day before your inspection with your estimated arrival time, or if it is access via Site or Estate Agent then we will will contact them to confirm if required (please ensure you provide their contact information). Can I re-arrange the date after booking? If you need to change the date you can do so free of charge up to three times, as long as you give us 2 working days notice. More than three times we can mutually agree a cancellation with a new booking to suit. How quickly will I get my report? For both the PCI and Snagging Survey we send the report within 48 hours (weekends excluded). During particularly busy periods this turnaround may increase, in which circumstances our surveyor will notify you. Is a Snagging Survey the same as a Structural Survey? No, a Snagging Survey is a specialist process that focuses on the quality of workmanship and issues with non compliance of the approved documents (building regulations) / Tolerances set by new build warranty's (NHBC etc). A structural survey is more suited to an older house experiencing serious issues. If we see a structural issue visible we will certainly highlight it on the report, but its unlikely. How long does the inspection take? It depends on the size and condition of the property, but generally we spend around 2 hours in an apartment, 2- 3 for small house, and between 3-5 hours in larger houses. Our time is then spent writing up the report which is why we allow 2-3 days there after. Do you chase or monitor the Builder after? We do not chase up the builder as it is simply not practical to offer. It is not possible to quality-control sat behind a computer at a desk and the Site Manager will need to know suitable access arrangements. They are also unlikely to agree to deal directly with a snagging company after the inspection as there's no contract between us & the developer. We act for the homeowner/purchaser. We can re-inspect the works for a fee and this falls under a bespoke survey service, please call to discuss. How do I book a survey? Call or e-mail us, just have the postcode of your new build property / sales office ready so we can allocate a surveyor. Once we agree a date pay the deposit via BACS or card, with the remainder 48hrs prior to the survey date. Some post completion inspections may be done by a newhouseinspector associate. This person will be qualified & experienced in new house construction (CSCS card etc) but not necessarily chartered. We will of course advise you prior to accepting your booking. Full details of T&Cs here What is the difference between NHQB and NHBC? In 2022 the New Build Ombudsman elected a board called the NHQB - New Homes Quality Board - who created a checklist for us to follow. This PCI - pre completion Inspection - cannot deviate from the standards the NHQB has set. The NHBC is a warranty company that signs-off properties throughout the construction process at certain build stages, it just isnt possible to monitor every aspect of build, this is for the builder to do. The NHBC provides a 10 year warranty (and can also arbitrate on issues between developer & homeowner on non structural issues) for any structural issues but also provides a detailed guide of how to achieve its standards (known as "tolerances"). These tolerances are the benchmark to how we raise snags in our Snagging Survey, but for the most part are too detailed to raise in the NHQB's checklist. How much is the survey? We charge depending on the size of your property and it depends whether you are having the Pre Completion Inspection or Snagging Survey. See our pricing page Do you offer a discount for neighbours? We certainly can!! As long as our inspector is able to inspect 2 properties (yours and the neighbour) on the same day and the properties are located nearby, we are happy to pass on the saving to both parties!. Please email us at the foot of the page How do I pay for the Survey? We charge a £99 deposit when you book and the remainder 48hrs prior to the inspection. Via BACS or card. full T&Cs here Our Complaints procedure We really hope our surveys run smoothly for you. If you do have a complaint about a particular issue please contact us in the first instance. You can also find our complaints procedure here

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Book now @ newhouseinspector.co.uk. New & old house surveys inc snagging inspections for newbuilds... snags, defects on latest industry leading software apps "We are passionate about building". So even if its just a query or some helpful initial advice, please contact us to discuss for free. Newbuild inspections: To make booking. Please contact us either via the e-mail link below or phone to arrange. Pre-completion inspections generally need permission from the developer and sometimes a member of the developer`s staff may want to be present. This isn't an issue but may require us liaising a time to suit all. The developer may also need us to provide up front documents to facilitate access (insurances, H&S documents and our professional membership credentials). Please contact us and we will provide all the documents to you electronically, free of charge and with no commitment. You then contact the developer's sales consultant and inform them you would like to have an independent snagging survey performed as detailed in the NHQB code. They will contact the site build team to request appointment times to suit all parties. Generally about 1-2 weeks before the move in date, this allows the site team to undertake any defects raised on the report. Our post completion surveys can be arranged at a time to suit yourselves. Once we have confirmed the appointment their is an initial deposit of £99 fully refundable up to 48hrs prior to the appointment time. At which point the remainder of the inspection fee is due. The remainder (minus the £99 deposit) is refundable upto 24 hrs before the inspection appointment. Unfortunately we are unable to refund any monies less than 24hrs prior to the inspection appointment as by this time our inspector has allocated this inspection time to your property. For all T&Cs please clink the link.