The surveyor who provides the Home Survey Level 1 service aims to:

• Describe the part or element in enough detail so that it can be properly identified
• Provide a clear and concise expression of the surveyor’s professional assessment of each part or element
• Describe the condition of the part or element that justifies the surveyor’s assessment and
• Help you gain an objective view of the condition of the property. Any extra services provided that are not covered by the terms and conditions of this service must be covered by a separate contract.

The inspection

The surveyor inspects the inside and outside of the main building and all permanent outbuildings, recording the construction and significant visible defects that are evident. This inspection is intended to cover as much of the property as is physically accessible. Where this is not possible, an explanation is provided in the ‘Limitations on the inspection’ box in the relevant section of the report.