Welcome to West Wales Independent Surveyors

Our Level 3 Building Survey is an extensive, in-depth property inspection designed to give you total peace of mind before purchasing a home. As independent, certified building (structural) surveyors, we provide a meticulous breakdown of a property's condition, giving you the leverage you need to negotiate or plan for future repairs.

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 What is Included in a Level 3 Building Survey? 

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• Thorough Structural Inspection: A detailed examination of all accessible elements, including high-level roof structures, floors, internal and external walls.

 

• Expert Defect Analysis: We pinpoint the root causes of major structural issues such as rising damp, penetrating damp, wood rot, infestation, and subsidence.

 

• Actionable Repair Advice: You receive transparent, professional recommendations on required repairs, estimated timelines, and the  consequences of inaction.

 

• Specialist Drone Roof Surveys: We utilize drone photography to safely inspect high-level slate roofs, chimney stacks, flashing, and valleys that are invisible from the ground.

 

• Long-Term Maintenance Roadmap: A clear, strategic overview outlining necessary property maintenance tasks over the next few years to protect your equity.

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​Who Needs a Level 3 Building Survey?

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• Period, Heritage & Listed Buildings: Homes built before 1990 or constructed using traditional regional techniques like solid stone walls, historic brickwork, lime mortar, and slate.

 

• Fixer-Uppers & Renovation Projects: Properties requiring extensive structural updates, or buildings that have suffered from long-term neglect.

 

• Extensively Altered Homes: Properties with significant extensions, removed load-bearing walls, or loft conversions.

 

• Non-Standard Construction: Buildings constructed with timber frames, concrete frames, steel structures, or traditional cob.

 

• Properties with Visible Structural Red Flags: If you spotted deep masonry cracking, uneven floors, or severe damp during your initial viewing

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Our Level 2 Home Condition Survey provides a clear, comprehensive assessment of a property's current condition. Designed primarily for standard, modern homes, this survey gives you vital clarity on your potential purchase, highlighting urgent issues without overwhelming you with structural jargon.

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​What is Included in a Level 2 Home Condition Survey?

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• Detailed Visual Inspection: A thorough assessment of the property’s main structural elements, including roof coverings, external walls, joinery, and outbuildings.

 

• Easy-to-Read Traffic Light System: We use a clear, color-coded rating system to rank the urgency of defects, helping you easily identify which items need immediate attention.

 

• Damp & Timber Assessment: A dedicated check to identify issues with rising damp, condensation, insulation failure, and woodworm infestation.

 

• Services Overview: A visual inspection of the visible parts of the property's utility infrastructure, including gas, electricity, drainage, and water systems.

 

• Legal Advisor Highlights: We flag crucial non-structural issues that your solicitor needs to investigate, such as boundary issues, planning permissions, or building regulations for extensions.

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Who is a Level 2 Home Condition Survey For?

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• Modern & Conventional Homes: Properties built within the last 20 to 30 years that appear to be in reasonable overall condition.

 

• Standard Construction Types: Traditional brick-and-mortar or blockwork homes with standard tile or slate roof coverings.

 

• Well-Maintained Properties: Houses, bungalows, or flats that show no obvious signs of major structural failure or long-term neglect.

 

• No Major Renovation Plans: Designed for buyers who intend to move straight into the property without carrying out major structural alterations or extensions.

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