New Build Surveys
Be sure before you buy.
Even newly built properties can have structural issues. Whether buying in York, Scarborough, Leeds, or elsewhere in Yorkshire, do so with confidence. Book in for a new build survey.
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Beyond Surveying
As one of the leading chartered surveyors in the Yorkshire region, we pride ourselves on our after-sales service. Helping you understand exactly what your survey report says, how issues can be resolved, and answering any questions you may have, our chartered surveyors are on hand to support you.
Making better, quicker decisions begins with information. Don’t hesitate to reach out with your questions. We are here to ensure you can be confident in this next big milestone: purchasing a new build.
Our open, accessible approach coupled with our encyclopaedic knowledge of the region’s properties sets us apart from other chartered surveyors. Get in touch today to speak with our team about our new build surveys.
What We Provide
VALUATIONS
MORTGAGE | PROBATE | MATRIMONIAL
Our chartered property surveyors will ensure you pay a fair price, identifying any problems up front to help you avoid any nasty—and potentially costly—surprises later on. We provide accurate valuations for mortgage, matrimonial and probate purposes.
HOME SURVEYS
COMPREHENSIVE DOMESTIC REPORTS
We supply comprehensive reports on domestic properties. Our support team is here to help you every step of the way, including explaining your survey findings and what to do next.
COMMERCIAL
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXPERT REPORTS
Our extensive experience with businesses small and large throughout Yorkshire equips us to advise on all
commercial property needs, from sale and purchase to rental and refurbishment. We provide schedules of condition, schedules of repair, and development appraisals
Buying New Builds
Why is a New Build Survey Necessary?
New doesn’t mean perfect—some new builds will have serious structural flaws. Discover why a new build survey may be right for you.
New House
A brand new home is a dream for many—not just in Yorkshire but across England. That dream, however, can be shattered when buying a new home. Due to the demand for new builds, many new homes are often constructed quickly and badly. Faults and defects that occur as a result of this quantity-over-quality mentality only become apparent to home buyers once they’re living in the space.
A systematic underinvestment in training qualified tradespeople is another part of the problem. Company director and professional surveyor, Jon Charters-Reid, comments that “It’s not unusual to find up to two hundred defects per property when you expect to find none.” As a former joiner turned chartered building surveyor, he has first-hand knowledge of this decline in training practices. “Thousands of people in the UK are suffering due to shameful construction,” he continues. “Once you have paid your hard earned cash to the builder you are on your own.”
New Homes contain defects such as:
- Poor consistency mortar
- Structural cracks
- Damp (even in a brand new house)
- Floors out of level
- Walls out of plumb
- Leaks from roofs
- Poor quality plumbing
- Badly fitted windows
- Creaking floors
When BUYING A NEW HOME, protect yourself by obtaining a SNAGGING list.
What We Provide
A snagging list is a comprehensive list of defects. When you hire one of our surveyors, we will act as a go-between and talk to your builder. Smart house buyers will find that an inspection is always worth it in the end.
A two-staged inspection is formed of a visit during construction to highlight defects and construction issues. At this stage, we shall discuss the issues with the site manager. The second inspection ensures that issues raised have been resolved by the builder.
Regular inspections are usually made up of five site inspections, from footings to completion.
Did you know that most builders do not have formal accreditation? This means that ANYONE in the UK, regardless of training and experience, can call themselves a builder! Although schemes like the builders guarantee scheme do off a form of protection, it usually only guarantees against structural failure. The overall quality of the builders’ work is not assured. These schemes, though well intended, often lead to a very stressful and time consuming project.
Learn more about how most new build homes in the UK have major faults in this Guardian article.
CIOB Member
This is one of the logos you should look for. As a long standing member of the Chartered Institute of Building, it can provide a little more security than some other trade websites.
Why use us?
Many surveyors and property professionals DO NOT have the essential qualifications. These qualifications are integral to our ethos of education and experience. Surveys4You director, Jon Charters-Reid, even has a degree in building surveying and is a charter builder, chartered builder surveyor, and chartered building engineer. In addition to his formal training, he comes from a trade background which taught him skills of the craft. Furthermore, Charters-Reid is a published author of How to be a Smarter House Buyer. Click here to purchase your copy today.
Ready to book in for your new build survey? Speak to a member of our team today.
Case Study
Peter was excited about purchasing his new build home. It was only upon moving, however, that he discovered that all was not what it seemed. Things immediately started going wrong.
The mortar (cement between the bricks holding them together) began to fail rapidly, with pieces of stone work falling away after only a few weeks. This is when Peter called in our surveying team. Our investigation uncovered the use of a poor on-site mix. What’s more, there was hardly any mortar on the vertical joints. This massive oversight affected the structural strength of the external bricks. At the time of writing, Pete is taking the builder to court.
Avoid any nasty surprises and structural issues with a new build survey.
Get A Quote
Do you need to get a survey quote or just a have a question. Our friendly team is always available to help you with your questions and can also arrange prompt quotes for you.