{"id":3785,"date":"2024-01-26T16:23:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T16:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1189395-4202774.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3785"},"modified":"2024-01-31T17:46:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T17:46:56","slug":"whats-included-in-a-house-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/whats-included-in-a-house-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Included in a UK House Survey?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3785\" class=\"elementor elementor-3785\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e0482e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e0482e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a40fc74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a40fc74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>When we decide to buy a house, we\u2019re not just purchasing brick and mortar; we\u2019re investing in a future home. As such, securing a house survey before finalising the purchase is a crucial step. This process\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/about\/\">involves a professional surveyor<\/a>\u00a0conducting a thorough inspection of the property to identify any\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/house-surveys\/deadly-defects\/\">structural problems<\/a>\u00a0or necessary repairs, which helps us make an informed decision. However, it\u2019s equally important to be aware of what a typical house survey does not include, as this might affect our expectations and budget planning.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/house-surveys\/\">House surveys come in different forms<\/a>, with varying levels of detail.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyinspect.com\/uk\/blog\/what-is-a-condition-report-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Condition Report<\/a>\u00a0(Level 1 Home Survey) provides a basic overview of the property\u2019s condition, the HomeBuyer Report ( Level 2 Home Survey) delves into more detail and includes a market valuation, while the Building Survey (Level 3 Home Survey) is the most comprehensive, analysing the structure\u2019s condition extensively.\u00a0<\/p><p>Each type of survey can highlight problems like chimney defects, damp, or structural issues, and may also advise on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/house-surveys\/checklist-2\/\">potential maintenance work<\/a>. We should choose the type carefully based on the age, condition, and type of property we are considering.<\/p><p>There are some limitations to these surveys. More basic surveys do not cover parts of the property that are not readily accessible or visible. This means things hidden behind walls or under floors may go unchecked unless there\u2019s a clear indication of an underlying issue. Plus, specialised concerns such as electrical wiring, gas, and plumbing are typically outside the scope of a standard house survey, necessitating separate checks by certified professionals. Despite this, Survey Hut offers a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/house-surveys\/\">Level 3 MAX Home Survey<\/a>, that includes testing and checking services, such as hot water and heating systems<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/what-is-a-house-survey-in-the-uk\/\">Understanding the full scope of house surveys<\/a>\u00a0enables us to take proactive steps to ensure our perfect home is both safe and sound.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a04e089 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a04e089\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f32822d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f32822d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Components of a House Survey<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b05e6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b05e6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When we conduct a house survey, we\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/how-long-does-the-survey-process-take\/\">focus on assessing the property\u2019s condition<\/a>\u00a0to ensure its safety and soundness. Our investigations particularly look into structural issues, any major faults that might need repair, as well as issues related to dampness and insulation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e367f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4e367f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Structural Issues<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54a1676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54a1676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Firstly, we\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/level-2-housing-surveys-full-picture\/\">check the robustness of the house\u2019s structure<\/a>. Our objective is to ensure that the essential elements of the building are stable and secure. We look for signs of cracks or movement that may affect the overall safety and longevity of the property.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37893f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37893f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Roofing:<\/strong> Checking tiles, flashings, and the general condition.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31aef87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31aef87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Chimney:\u00a0<\/strong>Checking for penetrating damp and damage to chimney pots<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dab8237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dab8237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Windows and Doors:\u00a0<\/strong>Testing for penetrating damp<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f5eafb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f5eafb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If we find issues, we will recommend further investigation or immediate repairs to prevent future complications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bbdfb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bbdfb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Damp and Insulation Issues<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41a81f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41a81f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lastly, we address damp and insulation issues by:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6b94e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6b94e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Using a protimeter to check for damp.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada95e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ada95e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Inspecting for visible signs of damp, such as mould or watermarks.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d997dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d997dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Evaluating the insulation in the attic.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a67ef04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a67ef04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Identifying any potential\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/condensation\/\">condensation problems<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2de0ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2de0ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Checking the effectiveness of existing damp-proofing measures.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3047128 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3047128\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With these factors thoroughly checked, you\u2019ll have a clearer understanding of the home\u2019s condition and any necessary upkeep.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa89ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1fa89ce\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c549188 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c549188\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of House Surveys<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-998f2c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"998f2c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/do-you-need-a-house-survey\/\">considering a house survey<\/a>, it\u2019s crucial to understand the different types available to us. Each type offers various levels of detail, suited to our specific needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d59dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56d59dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Condition Report<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af9417b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af9417b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A Condition Report is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyinspect.com\/uk\/blog\/what-is-a-condition-report-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the most basic survey we can choose<\/a>, offering a clear and concise overview of the property\u2019s condition. It\u2019s particularly useful for newer homes or those in a generally good state of repair. This report will highlight urgent defects using a traffic light system: green for no issues, amber for concerns that may need attention, and red for serious defects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c509be5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c509be5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HomeBuyer Report<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01d8a7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01d8a7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/level-2-housing-surveys-full-picture\/\">HomeBuyer Report<\/a>\u00a0is a step up, including all the features of a Condition Report but with more detail. It covers all the major sections of a house and identifies not only urgent defects but also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/use-house-surveys-to-negotiate-price\/\">problems that may affect the property\u2019s value<\/a>. We\u2019ll see issues such as damp and basic structural problems highlighted, and the report also includes advice on repairs and maintenance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5f64dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f5f64dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building Survey<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-885b10e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"885b10e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/guide-to-level-3-housing-surveys\/\">a more comprehensive analysis<\/a>, we opt for a Building Survey, especially when dealing with larger, older, or rundown properties. This in-depth survey provides us with a thorough examination of the property\u2019s structure and condition. It covers a wide range of issues, from major to minor defects. Plus, it includes advice on repairs, estimated costs, and often information on potential maintenance issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2a4d2d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f2a4d2d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d07bcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d07bcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Extras and Additions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2c2014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2c2014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When we book a house survey, we want to ensure it\u2019s as thorough as possible. However, there are certain aspects that aren\u2019t typically covered in a standard survey. Here\u2019s where Survey Hut goes above and beyond to ensure your peace of mind:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4053ec4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4053ec4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hidden Defects<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19a093d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19a093d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/do-you-have-to-survey-a-property\/\">standard house survey<\/a>\u00a0might not uncover every defect, especially those that are not visible or easily accessible. To investigate\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/homebuyers-survey-checklist-2024\/\">hidden defects<\/a>, you might need to request a more detailed structural survey or a specific investigational work. Examples of hidden defects include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a280b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01a280b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Sub-floor<\/strong> problems inaccessible without lifting the flooring.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-420e76b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"420e76b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Internal<\/strong> wall issues concealed by plaster or other finishes.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-848bd38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"848bd38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Roofing<\/strong> issues not visible without in-depth inspection.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2db987d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2db987d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whilst we don\u2019t carry out specific structural surveys,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M65CK_zjrfA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we use a drone<\/a>\u00a0and a thermal imaging camera to investigate those hidden areas that might otherwise go undetected. We can also test the services and check the hot water and heating systems, providing an added level of detail to our reports.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b62e1d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b62e1d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Future Maintenance Costs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59976be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59976be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Estimating\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/how-much-does-a-house-survey-cost\/\">future maintenance costs<\/a>\u00a0is typically outside the scope of most surveys, but they are crucial for our long-term budgeting. Whilst you may wish to consult additional professionals who can provide a detailed forecast, we can provide initial advice on further investigations and the repair of hidden defects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0948101 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0948101\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Property Valuation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-418522b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"418522b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While some surveys include a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/valuations\/\">property valuation<\/a>, it\u2019s not a given. Our surveys can include a valuation, which provides a comprehensive market analysis. A valuation can help us with:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f9873f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f9873f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/level-2-or-3-home-survey\/use-house-surveys-to-negotiate-price\/\"><strong>Negotiating<\/strong>\u00a0the property price<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19f78c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19f78c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Understanding<\/strong> your investment\u2019s worth.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d263e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69d263e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surveyhut.co.uk\/contact\/\">Get in touch with Survey Hut<\/a>\u00a0today for a comprehensive Level 2 or Level 3 Home Survey. 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