If you are looking for an experienced surveyor in Sheffield, Cosey Homes should be your first port of call. As a professional practice of Chartered Surveyors and structural engineers, our team provides a full range of property and consultancy services.
We have more than 10 years’ industry experience and are accredited by the most respected industry bodies in the UK, including RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and CABE (Chartered Association of Building Engineers). To discuss your surveying requirements with our expert team, please call our Sheffield Office on 0330 053 5823.
Whether you are looking for a city apartment or a country house, a new build or period home anywhere in South Yorkshire, Cosey Homes would be delighted to be of service. We have a wealth of local housing market expertise to put at your disposal to help you make the right decision for your next home.
Since we operate independent of mortgage companies and estate agents, we are in a position to make impartial judgements on any residential property we survey. Using a tried and tested reporting structure that is easy to reference and understand, we deliver valuable factual information to help our clients make a considered decision about their property purchase.
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A must for anyone buying a new home
For older or altered buildings
For a highly accurate valuation
If you are in the process of buying a residential property in Sheffield or the surrounding area, common sense dictates that you should take the necessary precautions to protect your investment. At Cosey Homes, our experienced RICS surveyors we can help you do just that, with residential valuations and property surveys to cover every type of requirement:
The Building Survey (Level 3) is our most comprehensive investigation. Previously known as a ‘full structural survey’, this Level 3 survey is highly recommended for large properties, buildings that are older than 70 years including listed buildings and historic homes, and buildings that are in need of major refurbishment. After a detailed site visit, the report contains a thorough analysis of the building’s condition including major issues such as damp, timber decay and structural movement. There is also a section on recommendations for repair, remedial action and future maintenance, including cost estimates.
A RICs Homebuyer Report (Level 2) is recommended for properties built from conventional methods and materials in the last 70 years that are in a reasonable state of repair. This is a Level 2 investigation comprising a visual, non-invasive property inspection of the accessible parts of the building. The report gives a useful overview of the building’s condition and state of repair, while highlighting urgent defects found. At Cosey Homes, we use the RICS templated traffic-light system along with jargon-free reporting to make our findings easy to understand for our clients. The Homebuyers Survey (Level 2) has all the important facts that you need to make an informed decision on how to proceed with your purchase.
A RICS Condition Report (Level 1) may suffice if the property you are in the process of buying is a new-build or only a few years old. This is the most basic survey option involving a brief site inspection and a summary report that gives an overview of the property’s current condition. While no serious building defects are expected to be found, any areas of concern will be highlighted in the report, though no recommendations will be provided for repair or maintenance. Contact the Cosey Homes team to talk through all your survey options and choose the best one for your needs.
At Cosey Homes, we understand that you might be overwhelmed by the sheer choice of property surveys available in the marketplace, which is why professional guidance is absolutely key. Get in touch with us and we will be happy to talk you through all the options, outlining the pros and cons of each type of RICS home survey and helping you to make a confident choice that is right for the needs of your prospective property purchase.
Every property is different, which makes it impossible to give a definitive answer without any knowledge of the property in question. The type of building, its size and overall condition, as well as the depth of analysis you require, are all important factors. While the length of our site visit largely depends on all of the above, as a general rule of thumb we would allow around 3 hours for a Building Survey (Level 3), and less for a Level 2 or Level 1 survey.
Many of our competitors will make an extra charge for a market valuation to be provided in addition to the property survey itself. Cosey Homes is different in that a free property valuation is included as standard in our RICS HomeBuyer Reports (Level 2), the most popular type of home survey we carry out. For RICS Condition Reports (Level 1) and RICS Building Surveys (Level 3), we would be happy to provide a market valuation at an additional cost.
We would always recommend that you choose a full RICS Building Survey (Level 3) if you are thinking of buying an older building (including Victorian and Edwardian homes), properties situated in a Conservation Area and designated Grade I, Grade II* and Grade II listed buildings. As a Level 3 Survey, this type of survey provides the right level of depth and detail to cover the unique features and requirements of a period character home.
Whether a property is brand new or more than 100 years old, an independent survey is always recommended before you buy. Consider it as an important due diligence process to protect your investment. When it comes to new or nearly new buildings, it is a sad fact that these homes are usually not sold in perfect condition. However, the only way you can ascertain if there are any problems with the construction or materials used in the build is to have an independent property survey done.
One of the main benefits of having a home survey carried out by an independent RICS surveyor is that it can help inform your decision making. If the survey findings have flagged up unexpected defects and urgent remedial work, you are completely within your rights to raise the issue with the seller. He may offer to put things right before contracts are exchanged, or you may be able to agree a discount to cover the cost of the repairs.