Home Buyers Surveys in Rotherham, Sheffield
and the Surrounding Areas

From architectural surveys to home buyers surveys, Crossbow Developments remains a leading name in property services throughout Rotherham, Sheffield and the surrounding areas. In business since 1997, our family-run company offers a nationwide building consultancy service covering all construction aspects. As members of the Institute of Party Wall Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building, and the Residential Property Surveyors Association, our experienced home buyer and party wall surveyors go above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction.

Please contact us to make an appointment if you’re considering purchasing an older property and are concerned about its structural integrity.

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Home Buyers Surveys

These are comprehensive surveys which detail the current condition of a property. In England and Wales, the report is commissioned by the buyer, whereas the seller has the survey carried out in Scotland.

There are three types of reports available:

 Home Condition Reports
 Home Buyers Reports/Surveys
 Building Surveys

Home Condition Reports

More suited to newer homes with less risk of defects or potential issues, these are quite basic and only cover the main aspects of a property.

Home Buyers Reports

The home buyers surveys carried out by our home buyer and party wall surveyors at Crossbow Developments will detail any problems that may affect a property's overall integrity, along with advice from our experts on repairs and renovation. The reports also include other useful information, such as the estimated cost of rebuilding the property and its current valuation.

These reports are vital for home buyers as they can play an important role in negotiations whilst indicating what reworks may be required to ensure a comfortable and functional home.

Building Surveys

The most detailed of all our professional surveys, our structural investigations further identify underlying problems and the potential outcome of overlooking them. Estimated repair costs will also be included. We recommend building surveys for older and listed properties in Rotherham, Sheffield and the surrounding areas.

Advice From Crossbow Developments

Once your offer has been accepted by a seller, our home buyer and party wall surveyors recommend having a home buyers survey carried out. If any major issues are highlighted, you can consider lowering your initial offer or pulling out of the sale entirely.

We use drones during our surveys as they can safely access areas without issue and provide a real-time recording of our findings.

Although home buyer reports are not a legal requirement in the UK, our team at Crossbow Developments recommends them for the peace of mind they offer. They present opportunities, whereas ‘going in blind’ may cost a lot more than you bargained for.

Examples of what our experts will examine during our home buyers reports include the following:

 Roof Exterior
 Roof Interior and Insulation
 Chimney Stack and Lead Flashing
 Roofline Systems
 Masonry and External Joinery
 Exterior Decoration and Paintwork
 Windows and Doors
 Ceilings, Floors, Walls and Internal Partitions
 Fireplaces, Flues and Chimney Breasts
 Internal Joinery and Decoration
 Utilities – Gas/Electric/Plumbing and Drainage
 Central Heating Systems
Basements, Garages and Outbuildings

Home Buyers Surveys in Rotherham, Sheffield and the Surrounding Areas