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building/land surveyor wanted
matt.c - 30/7/12 at 08:17 PM

Can any any building/land surveyors help me with this problem?

HELP


Im getting desperate now.

designer - 30/7/12 at 09:57 PM

What about the survey you will be getting done?

matt.c - 30/7/12 at 09:59 PM

Yes. Just need advise on what will be in the survey and if its going to point out whats wrong and how to fix it.

zilspeed - 30/7/12 at 10:05 PM

Unless you specifically ask for an actual survey, you may actually be getting no more than a valuation.

You need to be very specific about this.

The clue is in the fee being charged.

matt.c - 30/7/12 at 10:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed

The clue is in the fee being charged.


Ok im an idiot. What does this mean.

tegwin - 30/7/12 at 10:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by matt.c
quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed

The clue is in the fee being charged.


Ok im an idiot. What does this mean.


A valuation type survey will be cheap (ish)..... A full land/geological/topo survey looking for underground streams/drainage etc will cost a LOT

[Edited on 30/7/12 by tegwin]

matt.c - 30/7/12 at 10:16 PM

As the place is under 10 years old we went for the basic report (not the home buyers report).

I think the major report was over £1000

tegwin - 30/7/12 at 10:19 PM

That does not suprise me... and I suspect it would still not cover enough to help you with your squidgy lawn...

matt.c - 30/7/12 at 10:22 PM

Found this: look

Still even on the major inspection it doesn't seem to cover much on the outside of the house.

theconrodkid - 31/7/12 at 06:24 AM

i used to work for a co that did this sort of stuff.
water can be a killer on houses,you need to find the geoligy of the area and where the water mains run.
you could try water devining,it does work,that would give you a clue as to an underground stream.
personally,i would walk away