There are surveys and the there are proper surveys.
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024
- As surveyors we owe a duty of care to our client to carry out the most comprehensive survey possible and sometimes that means a little extra effort is required.
It is very easy to find reasons why a detailed survey can not be carried out when realistically all that is needed is the will and the drive be the best surveyor you can be. The clients pay good money so the least they expect is the best survey possible. First time, every time.
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Nice tip the hatches. This shows the difference between doing the things and doing the things well.
Wish you surveyed my bungalow. Had rot. Rainwater flooding the subfloor. Roof had sagged , broken drains. Not picked up by surveyor. Complained to ombudsman and RICS. Daid didn't meet criteria!! Wtf...
Interesting stuff. I just got a house that had a damp and timber survey and the surveyor didn't take any boards up for a look. He said there was no spring in the joists as he had jumped on them and seemed OK. Upon getting the keys I lifted a board to find that every joist at the back of the house had rotted away and snapped and was propped up with bricks. Also said the roof seemed fine at a glance as it was to dangerous to get in the loft. Upon getting the keys I noticed multiple leaks and rotten timbers from water damage.
So now iv had to pay out 10 grand for a new roof and every joist changed at the rear of the house which if I'd have known I wouldn't have bought the house.
A none intrusive survey is worthless
Is the surveyor liable for any of these costs?
Hi Rozzer,
It's possible depending on the type of survey but I would recommend contacting a solicitor. Non-invasive inspections are the norm, to the point that RICS do not recommend destructive inspection during a building survey. Neil is an outlier where the norm is to only inspect what is visually accessible via a door or readily formed opening. Many surveyors do not even consider lifting carpets to find the hatches Neil mentioned in this video.
@@laughingkars889 If I contacted a solicitor it will probably cost me a fortune and might not go anywhere.
I bet they have means to legally get out of it by it being a none intrusive survey. I didn't know it was none intrusive until after though. I thought they would do a right one for 400 quid and with the house being empty
I would be very interested to see their report. It very much depends on what they have stated. Invasive or not the surveyor owes their client a duty of care and in my experience as an expert witness it is not to difficult to prove negligence. I will happily review the report for you FOC and advise if you if it is worth persuing. Regards, Neil
@@Mr27363 isn't the problem that most surveys are instructed by a purchaser and an owner is not going to allow any type of invasive survey until they are forced to by the initial survey asking for further investigations?
@@zippy441 I do agree with you comments to a large degree but in a lot of situations it is how the vendor is approached. I take the time to explain that by allowing an invasive survey it can make the selling process a bit easier as lenders will be more inclined to accept the report. It is very rare for the vendor to refuse permission when they fully understand the reason for the request.