Full structural survey - A much more in depth report on the structure of the property but not normally used unless the purchaser is especially concerned about structural movement or if the house is very old. This can be very expensive to carry out as it normally involves digging down to the foundations of the property. Most purchasers will instruct, either a valuation or, homebuyers report as these would both point out any structural problems and whether further investigations are required. They could then decide if they should spend more money on investigations of withdraw from the sale. Further investigations will involve a Structural Engineers Report which will Focus on the problems highlighted in the previous report. This report can cost in the region of £250- £500.
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