Property research and a physical survey answer different questions. Bring any concerning records, alterations or gaps to your surveyor before agreeing the scope of the inspection. Your conveyancer can advise on legal searches alongside that work.
What to check.
Explain the property
Tell the surveyor about its age, construction, visible alterations and your plans. Ask which survey service fits the building and your concerns.
Share specific evidence
Give the surveyor the source and date of a record you want to discuss. A clear question is more useful than an unexplained risk label.
Understand the appointment
Read the agreed terms, exclusions and any recommendations for further investigation. A mortgage valuation should not be assumed to provide the same information as your own survey.
What the evidence cannot tell you.
HouseDossier does not inspect the building or provide a RICS Home Survey. A report cannot confirm structural condition, diagnose defects or promise that a property is suitable to buy.