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The level of detail which a surveyor will include in a valuation or building report, depends on the type of report being carried out. The table here shows you what would be included in a typical report.

	Valuation report	Survey and valuation	Building survey and valuation
What is it?	This is a very brief report on the property and its market value. This report is just for our purposes but your client will be sent a copy. It's based on a limited inspection of the readily visible and accessible parts of the property. This level of report may not mention matters that could affect a decision to buy.	The survey is for your client and we don't receive a copy. We only receive and make our lending decision on the valuation. The survey gives guidance on defects and other issues that may affect the property. The surveyor will send the appropriate terms and conditions for your client to read, sign and return.	The building survey is for your client and we don't receive a copy. We only receive and make our lending decision on the valuation. The building survey is a detailed report on the property, which can be tailored to fit your client's requirements. The surveyor will send the appropriate terms and conditions for your client to read, sign and return.
Inspection of concealed parts			Level of detail by arrangement
Exterior inspection	Brief	General	Detailed
Evidence of major problems e.g. structural movement
Roof covering	From ground level only. Flat roofs if visible from within the property.	Pitched roofs from ground level and with binoculars. Flat roofs if visible from within property and from using a ladder up to 3m height.	Level of detail by arrangement
Drain inspection/test		Accessible drain covers are lifted	Level of detail by arrangement
Foundations and underground soil			Level of detail by arrangement
Internal inspection	Brief	General	Detailed
Damp tests	Damp readings taken to accessible areas	Damp readings taken to accessible areas	Damp readings taken to accessible areas
Carpets moved			Level of detail by arrangement
Furniture moved			Level of detail by arrangement
Roof space inspected	Head and shoulders only where reasonable access	With reasonable access	With reasonable access
Sub-floor space inspected		Limited inspection with reasonable access	Level of detail by arrangement
Window operation checked		Sample only, if not locked or painted shut	Level of detail by arrangement
Visual inspection of services, such as electrical equipment or central heating			Level of detail by arrangement
Testing of services, such as electrical equipment or central heating			Level of detail by arrangement

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