Home surveys Barnet homeowners and buyers can rely on are available from IQSURV, a RICS regulated firm serving north London. We offer Level 2 Home Surveys, Level 3 Building Surveys and RICS valuations, so you can match the level of detail to the property in front of you.
Choosing between home surveys Barnet properties may need
A Level 2 Home Survey suits many conventional homes in reasonable condition, reporting on the visible state of the building with clear condition ratings. A Level 3 Building Survey goes further and is often worth considering for older, larger or altered properties. Our guide to choosing between a Level 2 and a Level 3 survey explains the difference in plain English.
Because Barnet is so large, no single answer fits every street. A survey looks at the building in front of you, including the roof, walls, damp, services and visible defects, rather than relying on assumptions about the area.
Barnet is one of London’s largest boroughs, stretching across the north of the capital. If you are buying, selling or looking after a property in the area, IQSURV can help as a RICS regulated firm, with Level 2 Home Surveys, Level 3 Building Surveys and RICS valuations.
Family homes and larger properties
Across a large borough you would typically expect to find a good deal of inter-war and later suburban housing, including semi-detached and detached family homes, alongside older houses and purpose-built flats. Larger homes often come with more to inspect, such as bigger roofs, longer drainage runs, more windows and more outbuildings, so it is worth thinking about how much detail you want in the report.
Extended and improved homes
Many family homes have been extended over the years, for example with side or rear extensions, loft rooms or converted garages. A surveyor can comment on the visible condition of this work and flag points that need checking, while your solicitor can advise on the legal paperwork, such as building regulations sign-off. If a property has been altered a good deal, a Level 3 Building Survey is often the more suitable choice.
Planning renovation work
If you are buying a home with the aim of renovating it, a Level 3 Building Survey can help you understand the construction and condition of the property before you commit, which in turn helps you think through the scale of the work involved. If your plans involve removing walls or changing the structure, you will also need advice from a structural engineer, which is a separate service.
Trees, drainage and the plot
On suburban plots, matters such as nearby trees, drainage, boundaries and the condition of outbuildings can be as important as the house itself. A surveyor will note what is visible and recommend further investigation where something needs a closer look.
Valuations in Barnet
We prepare RICS valuations for a range of purposes, including market valuations, probate, capital gains tax, Help to Buy and shared ownership. A valuation from a RICS regulated firm is an independent, written opinion of value prepared to professional standards. We do not give tax or legal advice, so please speak to a solicitor, accountant or HMRC about your own position.
Booking in Barnet
Contact IQSURV with the property address, the survey or valuation you need and your timescales. We will confirm what is suitable and arrange the next steps. To get started, get in touch or request a quote through the website. We serve Barnet from London and welcome enquiries from neighbouring areas too.
RICS valuations alongside home surveys Barnet clients request
IQSURV also prepares RICS valuations for market, probate, capital gains tax, Help to Buy and shared ownership purposes. Where a valuation is needed for tax or legal reasons, speak to your solicitor, accountant or HMRC about what is required. See our guide to probate valuations in London or our property valuation in Barnet page for more.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors sets professional standards for the industry, and you can read more on the RICS website.
How to book home surveys Barnet residents can trust
Tell us the address, the type of property and what you need, whether a survey or a valuation. We will confirm the right service and the next steps. To arrange home surveys Barnet clients can depend on, get in touch or request a quote through our home page, or call 020 3780 5386.