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If you are buying a property in Hinckley, a RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey provides an independent assessment of the condition of the home before you commit to purchase. Steve Butler Chartered Surveyors are independent RICS Chartered Surveyors with over 30 years’ experience, carrying out HomeBuyer Surveys across Hinckley and the surrounding areas. Our reports identify significant defects, highlight risks that could affect value or safety, and help buyers avoid unexpected repair costs, all on a fixed-fee basis with no estate agent or lender referral bias.
Defects identified included:
Damaged and obsolete roof tiles
Flat roof holding standing water
Collapsing retaining walls
Poor drainage layout causing blockages
Warm air heating system with asbestos concerns
Leaking balcony causing structural decay
Our surveyors found:
Frost-damaged brickwork
Blocked ventilation and poor insulation
Condensation risk
Substandard electrics
Dangerous glazed doors
Potential damp floors
Ceilings at risk of collapse
Missing fire breaks and roof linings
Issues included:
Moss-covered roof blocking gutters
Water ingress and timber decay
Poor roof insulation
Rotten internal joinery
These are typical examples of defects identified during HomeBuyer Surveys in Hinckley.
Even modest homes in Hinckley represent a major financial commitment. Undetected defects can:
Reduce a property’s value significantly
Lead to expensive repairs after completion
Make a property difficult or impossible to sell
Common issues such as roof replacement, damp treatment, drainage problems, or rewiring can cost many thousands of pounds.
A Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey helps identify these problems before exchange of contracts, giving you the opportunity to:
Make an informed decision
Renegotiate the purchase price
Avoid unexpected expenditure
Buying without a survey can easily result in £5,000 or more in unforeseen costs.
Our RICS HomeBuyer Reports in Hinckley follow the standard RICS format and are designed to clearly highlight issues that affect value, safety, and future maintenance.
The survey includes:
A detailed inspection of accessible areas of the property
Identification of significant defects
Advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance
Health and safety risks
Environmental and location considerations
Matters for your solicitor to investigate
A market valuation, reflecting defects found
An insurance rebuild cost for accurate cover
Each element of the property is assessed using the RICS traffic-light condition rating system:
Condition Rating 3 (Red)
Serious defects that require urgent repair, replacement, or further investigation.
Defects that require repair or replacement but are not urgent or serious.
Condition Rating 1 (Green)
No repair is currently required. Normal maintenance applies.
Element not inspected (with reasons clearly explained).
A mortgage valuation is not a survey. It is carried out for the lender and may involve:
A brief inspection
A roadside inspection
A desktop or automated valuation
Mortgage valuations often miss serious defects.
A Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey:
Is independent of your lender
Is carried out by an RICS Chartered Surveyor
Focuses on protecting you, not the bank
Includes a more thorough inspection
All surveys carried out by RICS Chartered Surveyors
RICS regulated firm
Competitive pricing
Fast turnaround times
Clear, jargon-free advice
Over 30 years’ experience
Excellent post-survey support
Clients are welcome to speak directly with the surveyor after inspection or meet on site to discuss findings.
A HomeBuyer Survey helps you:
Decide whether to proceed with the purchase
Understand the true condition of the property
Assess whether the price is reasonable
Budget for repairs and future maintenance
Insure the property correctly
