The best way to reach an informed decision on such an important purchase as a home is to have a professional survey and valuation of the property which interests you. Before you decide to go ahead and commit yourself legally, you can minimise the risks by selecting one of our surveys above.

The Fox Report 1 - Standard

A concise report similar to a standard Building Society/Bank Mortgage Valuation covering only the basic property details including a brief report upon its general condition, our opinion upon the property's current open market value to confirm whether the price you are paying is fair and reasonable, and also an up to date reinstatement valuation for insurance purposes.

The Fox Report 2 - RICS Homebuyers Survey and Valuation

A detailed and comprehensive report suitable for all types of residential property particularly for properties more than 25 years old. The report covers the condition of the property both externally and internally including roofs, chimney stacks, rainwater goods, windows, ceilings, floors and services and comment is made whether the property is subject to rising dampness and timber infestation where inspection is possible. A current open market value of the property is also provided to confirm whether the price you are paying is fair and reasonable together with an up to date reinstatement valuation for insurance purposes.

The Fox Report 3 - Building Survey

A technical and lengthy report upon the property, previously known as a structural survey, and covering in detail all aspects of the property in terms of its condition, construction and repair. Such reports can also include specialists tests if requested, i.e. electrician, heating engineer or plumber, although these may be subject to a nominal additional charge. A current open market value of the property is also provided to confirm whether the price you are paying is fair and reasonable together with an up to date reinstatement valuation for insurance purposes.

All of the above surveys will be carried out by a qualified surveyor who will also confirm that the agreed price is fair and reasonable together with an up-to-date re-instatement valuation for insurance purposes.

Commissioning your own survey is the simple and economical way to avoid unpleasant - and perhaps costly - surprises after moving in. In some cases the surveyors report may enable you to re-negotiate the price.

So whether you are Buying a Home or Building a Home, Paul Fox Residential Survey Department provides one point of contact for any survey or valuation requirement including New Building Stage Inspections and guarantee certificates.