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Home Buyers Survey from Paddick Engineering

Home Buyers Surveys

Buying a property is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. At Paddick Engineering, our experienced property surveyors provide detailed home buyers surveys designed to give you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind before you commit.

What is a Home Buyers Survey?

A home buyers survey (sometimes called a house survey or property survey) is an independent inspection carried out by a qualified surveyor. It highlights potential issues such as structural problems, damp, subsidence, or costly repairs that may not be obvious during a viewing.

By choosing a homebuyers survey, you gain valuable insights into the true condition of the property – helping you make informed decisions and negotiate with confidence.

Why Choose Paddick Engineering?

  • ✔️ Qualified property surveyors with years of experience in residential and commercial buildings

  • ✔️ Independent, honest, and easy to understand reports

  • ✔️ Expert advice on repairs, maintenance, and building condition

  • ✔️ Fast turnaround to keep your property purchase moving smoothly

Our surveys are tailored to suit your needs, whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced investor.

Structural Survey

Types of Property Surveys We Offer

  • Home Buyers Survey (Level 2): A detailed report covering the property’s condition, highlighting urgent issues and potential risks.

  • Building Survey (Level 3): A more comprehensive and intrusive inspection for older, larger, or non standard properties.

  • Specific Defect Reports: Focused investigations into particular concerns such as damp, cracking, or roof problems.

No matter the type of property survey you need, we provide clear, professional guidance.

Benefits of a Home Buyers Survey

  • Identify costly defects before you buy

  • Avoid unexpected repairs after moving in

  • Strengthen your negotiation position

  • Gain peace of mind with a professional opinion

Book Your Home Buyers Survey Today

Don’t leave your biggest investment to chance. Contact Paddick Engineering today for a trusted home buyers survey or building survey. Our friendly team will guide you through the process and deliver clear, expert advice.

📞 Contact us today for expert advice, use our online enquiry form to request a survey today.

    All of Paddick’s services

    We specialise in high-quality architectural designs, from concept to completion. Our team ensures that all designs are commercially aware and, meet building regulations, without loosing focus of the client visions.

    Architectural sketch layout – Initial design concepts for clear visualisation
    Architectural feasibility design – Assessing project viability and compliance
    House type working drawings – Detailed technical plans for construction
    Architects plans – Co-ordinated designs taking engineering designs into account
    Architectural site plans – Comprehensive layouts for planning approval

    Our civil engineering services provide innovative and regulation-compliant infrastructure designs, including drainage, highways, and site assessments.

    Flood risk assessments & flood risk assessment report – Ensuring compliance with local authority requirements
    Flood risk assessment consultants – Expert guidance on risk mitigation
    Drainage calculations – Optimising surface water management
    Surface water storage design – Preventing flooding
    Highways designs – Safe and efficient road designs and access planning
    Plot drainage design – Tailored solutions for residential and commercial sites
    External works design – Hardscaping and external levels indication
    Cut and fill design – Earthworks planning to minimize cart off sit

    We deliver structural engineering solutions that are functional and commercially aware in all types of construction projects.

    Beam calculations – Load-bearing assessments for structural stability
    Foundation design – Foundation designed to be fit for purpose for the end use combined with the natural ground conditions
    Ground floor structural design & Upper floors structural design – Robust, efficient designs for multi-level structures
    Roof structural design – Secure roofing solutions for all building types
    House type line loads – Load assessments for different house structures
    Signage and flag wind loading design – Ensuring safety in high-wind environments
    Condition surveys & Structural surveys – Assessing structural stability and maintenance needs
    Snagging reports – Identifying and resolving defects before project handover

    We facilitate seamless adoption inspections and handovers, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements.

    Initial inspection – Identifying early-stage construction issues
    Snag list – Comprehensive defect identification and resolution
    Tender works – Assistance in contractor selection and bidding
    Pre-maintenance inspection – Ensuring infrastructure readiness
    Adoption inspection/handover – Smooth transition to local authorities
    As-built drawings – Accurate documentation of completed projects

    Our project management services streamline construction workflows, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality control.

    Produce / review drawings – Ensuring all designs meet the clients needs as well as building control standards
    Produce scope of works – Defining clear project requirements
    Create tender pack and review quotes – Facilitating competitive and fair contractor selection
    Manage contractors – Overseeing project execution for optimal results

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