Chartered Surveying firm specialising in new build professional snagging services and homebuyer surveys in Yorkshire and the North.
Why Choose
Northern Property Surveyors?
Northern Property Surveyors are a qualified, friendly team of Chartered Surveyors with excellent knowledge of property and market condition throughout Yorkshire and the North, including Leeds, Harrogate, York, Ripon and their surrounding areas.
Northern Property Surveyors are a RICS regulated, Members of Residential Property Surveyors Association and a CIOB Chartered Consultancy, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of independent professional advice and service.
Buying a property is likely to be the one of the biggest investments you will make. It is therefore essential to understand fully the condition of the building you are intending to purchase along with any associated repairs that are required. Buying a property survey will enable you to purchase a property with relevant knowledge.
Not sure which survey to choose?
Use the guides below or speak to us to learn more about building and homebuyer surveys in Yorkshire and the North.
With over 25 years of construction and surveying knowledge and experience we aim to protect homebuyers in Yorkshire
and owners against unforeseen risks and uniformed decisions.
Condition Survey
RICS Level1
We provide a report which briefly describes the construction and condition of the building, services, grounds and any significant outbuildings. The inspection is the least extensive of the three survey types is therefore priced the lowest and is aimed at conventional and newer homes in reasonable condition.
Homebuyer Survey
RICS Level 2
We provide a concise report on the condition of your property highlighting major issues enabling you to buy with confidence and assurance.
Building Survey
RICS Level 3
We will carry out desktop search to check on important issues before conducting a detailed on-site inspection to record the building’s condition and construction.
Professional Snagging
We provide a professional snagging service to new build home buyers in Yorkshire. We ensure that any defects within your newly built home are photograph and identified within your report.
Helping you choose the right survey
| Service features | Level 1 | Level 2 (survey only) | Level 2 (survey and valuation) | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Describes the construction and condition of the property on the date of the inspection. | X | X | X | |
| Aims to identify any problems that need urgent attention or are serious. | X | X | X | X |
| Aims to identify things that need to be investigated further to prevent serious damage. | X | X | X | X |
| Aims to tell you about problems that may be dangerous. | X | X | X | X |
| Aims to show up potential issues and defects, before any transaction takes place. | X | X | X | X |
| Aims to help you decide whether you need extra advice before committing to purchase. | X | X | X | |
| Aims to enable you to budget for any repairs or restoration. | X | X | X | |
| Aims to advise you on the amount of ongoing maintenance required in the future. | X | X | X | |
| Provides a reinstatement cost to help you avoid under or over-insurance. | X | |||
| Provides a market valuation. | X | |||
| Aims to establish how the property is built, what materials are used and how these will perform in the future. | X | |||
| Aims to describe visible defects, plus exposing potential problems posed by hidden defects. | X | |||
| Aims to outline the repair options and give you a repair timeline, whilst explaining the consequences of not acting. | X | |||
| Where practical and agreed, provides an estimate of costs for identified repairs. | X | |||
| Provide specific comments on energy efficiency. | X |
