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−	Condition surveys are generally undertaken to help property owners understand the condition of a property, recording risks and potential expenditure that may be required, enabling them develop the appropriate remedial or maintenance plans. They may also be prepared for individual homeowners, home buyers, or for investors in property portfolios to help inform future investments.	+
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−	Generally carried out by professional surveyors, condition surveys may be presented as a formal, stand-alone report that provides a snapshot of a property at a particular point in time together with recommendations for an appropriate strategy for dealing with any issues that might have arisen.	+
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−	~~Alternatively, they may form part of wider studies, such as~~:	+
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−	* Due diligence/acquisition surveys.	+
−	* Planned preventative maintenance reports.	+
−	* Fit-out feasibility studies.	+
−	* Statutory compliance reviews.	+
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−	~~= Aims of a condition~~ survey =	+
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−	~~The aims of a condition survey might include:~~	+
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−	* Documenting the present condition of the property, highlighting areas of failure or concern.	+
−	* Identifying causes of past, or ongoing, deterioration.	+
−	* Identifying issues that need attention to prevent serious damage.	+
−	* Identifying things that need further enquiries to preempt problems in the future.	+
−	* Presenting conservation and maintenance recommendations.	+
−	* Providing an estimate of the cost of any works that may be required.	+
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−	~~The most common issues identified by condition surveys include:~~	+
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−	* General property condition.	+
−	* Identifiable defects.	+
−	* Any structural movement, through subsidence or settlement.	+
−	* Deterioration due to rising damp, penetrating damp, surface condensation or interstitial condensation.	+
−	* Rot or infestations such as woodworm.	+
−	* Heating ventilation and air conditioning services.	+
−	* Other building services such as electrical services, plumbing, drainage and so on.	+
−	* Alterations that may have been made.	+
−	* Environmental issues.	+
−	* Legal issues that may require an additional expert investigation or advice.	+
−	* Energy performance.	+
−		+
−	~~Condition surveys should also identify aspects of the property that it has not been possible to inspect, or issues that may require further investigation, perhaps by a specialist.~~	+
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−	~~= Techniques of a condition survey =~~	+
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−	~~The most common techniques used for carrying out a condition survey include:~~	+
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−	* Visual examination, as opposed to an invasive one where carpets, floor coverings, furniture and so on may need to be moved or taken up.	+
−	* External examination from ground level of roofs, chimneys and other surfaces of the building. This also includes an examination of boundary walls, fences, permanent outbuildings and areas in common (shared) use.	+
−	* The use of equipment such as a dictaphone, camera, damp-meter, binoculars, torch, a short ladder and so on.	+
−	* Depending on safe access being available, internal examination of the roof structure.	+
−	* Floor surfaces and under-floor spaces depending on safe access.	+
−	* Photographs, which may subsequently be annotated where necessary for the report.	+
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−	Surveyors should exercise caution when carrying out condition surveys. Working at height, in confined spaces or in areas that are not generally habitable can be hazardous, and materials such as asbestos may be present which can be hazardous to health. Particular care should be taken in properties showing signs of deterioration, properties that have been unoccupied or properties where building works are being carried out.	+
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−	~~= Find out more =~~	+
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−	~~=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+
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−	* Conveyancing.	+
−	* Development appraisal.	+
−	* Ecological survey.	+
−	* Environmental Impact Assessment.	+
−	* Ground investigation.	+
−	* Insitu testing of soils.	+
−	* Pre construction information.	+
−	* Rights of way.	+
−	* Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).	+
−	* Site appraisals.	+
−	* Site information.	+
−	* Site plan.	+
−	* Site selection and acquisition.	+
−	* Site surveys.	+
−	* Soil survey.	+
−	* Surveyor.	+
−	* Technical due diligence.	+
−	* Tree hazard survey.	+
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−	~~External references~~	+
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−	* [https://www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision National Energy Services]	+
−	* RICS – [http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-condition-surveys/ Stock condition surveys]	+

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Editor at 10:02, 7 January 2016

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	* Environmental Impact Assessment.		* Environmental Impact Assessment.
	* Ground investigation.		* Ground investigation.
		+	* Insitu testing of soils.
	* Pre construction information.		* Pre construction information.
	* Rights of way.		* Rights of way.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	Alternatively, they may form part of wider studies, such as:		Alternatively, they may form part of wider studies, such as:
−	*Due diligence/acquisition surveys.	+
−	*Planned preventative maintenance reports.	+	* Due diligence/acquisition surveys.
−	*Fit-out feasibility studies.	+	* Planned preventative maintenance reports.
−	*Statutory compliance reviews.	+	* Fit-out feasibility studies.
		+	* Statutory compliance reviews.

	= Aims of a condition survey =		= Aims of a condition survey =

	The aims of a condition survey might include:		The aims of a condition survey might include:
−	*Documenting the present condition of the property, highlighting areas of failure or concern.	+
−	*Identifying causes of past, or ongoing, deterioration.	+	* Documenting the present condition of the property, highlighting areas of failure or concern.
−	*Identifying issues that need attention to prevent serious damage.	+	* Identifying causes of past, or ongoing, deterioration.
−	*Identifying things that need further enquiries to preempt problems in the future.	+	* Identifying issues that need attention to prevent serious damage.
−	*Presenting conservation and maintenance recommendations.	+	* Identifying things that need further enquiries to preempt problems in the future.
−	*Providing an estimate of the cost of any works that may be required.	+	* Presenting conservation and maintenance recommendations.
		+	* Providing an estimate of the cost of any works that may be required.

	The most common issues identified by condition surveys include:		The most common issues identified by condition surveys include:
−	*General property condition.	+
−	*Identifiable defects.	+	* General property condition.
−	*Any structural movement, through subsidence or settlement.	+	* Identifiable defects.
−	*Deterioration due to rising damp, penetrating damp, surface condensation or interstitial condensation.	+	* Any structural movement, through subsidence or settlement.
−	*Rot or infestations such as woodworm.	+	* Deterioration due to rising damp, penetrating damp, surface condensation or interstitial condensation.
−	*Heating ventilation and air conditioning services.	+	* Rot or infestations such as woodworm.
−	*Other building services such as electrical services, plumbing, drainage and so on.	+	* Heating ventilation and air conditioning services.
−	*Alterations that may have been made.	+	* Other building services such as electrical services, plumbing, drainage and so on.
−	*Environmental issues.	+	* Alterations that may have been made.
−	*Legal issues that may require an additional expert investigation or advice.	+	* Environmental issues.
−	*Energy performance.	+	* Legal issues that may require an additional expert investigation or advice.
		+	* Energy performance.

	Condition surveys should also identify aspects of the property that it has not been possible to inspect, or issues that may require further investigation, perhaps by a specialist.		Condition surveys should also identify aspects of the property that it has not been possible to inspect, or issues that may require further investigation, perhaps by a specialist.
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	The most common techniques used for carrying out a condition survey include:		The most common techniques used for carrying out a condition survey include:
−	*Visual examination, as opposed to an invasive one where carpets, floor coverings, furniture and so on may need to be moved or taken up.	+
−	*External examination from ground level of roofs, chimneys and other surfaces of the building. This also includes an examination of boundary walls, fences, permanent outbuildings and areas in common (shared) use.	+	* Visual examination, as opposed to an invasive one where carpets, floor coverings, furniture and so on may need to be moved or taken up.
−	*The use of equipment such as a dictaphone, camera, damp-meter, binoculars, torch, a short ladder and so on.	+	* External examination from ground level of roofs, chimneys and other surfaces of the building. This also includes an examination of boundary walls, fences, permanent outbuildings and areas in common (shared) use.
−	*Depending on safe access being available, internal examination of the roof structure.	+	* The use of equipment such as a dictaphone, camera, damp-meter, binoculars, torch, a short ladder and so on.
−	*Floor surfaces and under-floor spaces depending on safe access.	+	* Depending on safe access being available, internal examination of the roof structure.
−	*Photographs, which may subsequently be annotated where necessary for the report.	+	* Floor surfaces and under-floor spaces depending on safe access.
		+	* Photographs, which may subsequently be annotated where necessary for the report.

	Surveyors should exercise caution when carrying out condition surveys. Working at height, in confined spaces or in areas that are not generally habitable can be hazardous, and materials such as asbestos may be present which can be hazardous to health. Particular care should be taken in properties showing signs of deterioration, properties that have been unoccupied or properties where building works are being carried out.		Surveyors should exercise caution when carrying out condition surveys. Working at height, in confined spaces or in areas that are not generally habitable can be hazardous, and materials such as asbestos may be present which can be hazardous to health. Particular care should be taken in properties showing signs of deterioration, properties that have been unoccupied or properties where building works are being carried out.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Conveyancing.<br/>
−	*Development appraisal.<br/>
−	*Ecological survey.<br/>
−	*Environmental Impact Assessment.<br/>
−	*Pre construction information.<br/>
−	*Rights of way.<br/>
−	*Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).<br/>
−	*Site appraisals.<br/>
−	*Site information.<br/>
−	*Site plan.
−	*Site selection and acquisition.<br/>
−	*Site surveys.<br/>
−	*Soil survey.<br/>
−	*Surveyor.<br/>
−	*Technical due diligence.<br/>
−	*Tree hazard survey.

−	~~'''~~External references~~'''~~	+	* Conveyancing.
−	*[https://www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision National Energy Services]~~<br/>~~	+	* Development appraisal.
−	*RICS – [http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-condition-surveys/ Stock condition surveys]	+	* Ecological survey.
		+	* Environmental Impact Assessment.
		+	* Ground investigation.
		+	* Pre construction information.
		+	* Rights of way.
		+	* Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
		+	* Site appraisals.
		+	* Site information.
		+	* Site plan.
		+	* Site selection and acquisition.
		+	* Site surveys.
		+	* Soil survey.
		+	* Surveyor.
		+	* Technical due diligence.
		+	* Tree hazard survey.
		+
		+	External references
		+
		+	* [https://www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision National Energy Services]
		+	* RICS – [http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-condition-surveys/ Stock condition surveys]

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]	+	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_management]]
−	[[Category:Construction_management]]	+

Editor at 09:36, 23 November 2015

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	*Site appraisals.<br/>		*Site appraisals.<br/>
	*Site information.<br/>		*Site information.<br/>
		+	*Site plan.
	*Site selection and acquisition.<br/>		*Site selection and acquisition.<br/>
	*Site surveys.<br/>		*Site surveys.<br/>
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	'''External references'''		'''External references'''
−	*[https://www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision National Energy Services] <br/>	+	*[https://www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision National Energy Services]<br/>
	*RICS – [http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-condition-surveys/ Stock condition surveys]		*RICS – [http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-condition-surveys/ Stock condition surveys]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	*Fit-out feasibility studies.		*Fit-out feasibility studies.
	*Statutory compliance reviews.		*Statutory compliance reviews.
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	= Aims of a condition survey =		= Aims of a condition survey =

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	*Presenting conservation and maintenance recommendations.		*Presenting conservation and maintenance recommendations.
	*Providing an estimate of the cost of any works that may be required.		*Providing an estimate of the cost of any works that may be required.
		+
	The most common issues identified by condition surveys include:		The most common issues identified by condition surveys include:
	*General property condition.		*General property condition.
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	*Legal issues that may require an additional expert investigation or advice.		*Legal issues that may require an additional expert investigation or advice.
	*Energy performance.		*Energy performance.
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	Condition surveys should also identify aspects of the property that it has not been possible to inspect, or issues that may require further investigation, perhaps by a specialist.		Condition surveys should also identify aspects of the property that it has not been possible to inspect, or issues that may require further investigation, perhaps by a specialist.

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	*Floor surfaces and under-floor spaces depending on safe access.		*Floor surfaces and under-floor spaces depending on safe access.
	*Photographs, which may subsequently be annotated where necessary for the report.		*Photographs, which may subsequently be annotated where necessary for the report.
		+
	Surveyors should exercise caution when carrying out condition surveys. Working at height, in confined spaces or in areas that are not generally habitable can be hazardous, and materials such as asbestos may be present which can be hazardous to health. Particular care should be taken in properties showing signs of deterioration, properties that have been unoccupied or properties where building works are being carried out.		Surveyors should exercise caution when carrying out condition surveys. Working at height, in confined spaces or in areas that are not generally habitable can be hazardous, and materials such as asbestos may be present which can be hazardous to health. Particular care should be taken in properties showing signs of deterioration, properties that have been unoccupied or properties where building works are being carried out.

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	**Conveyancing.	+	*Conveyancing.<br/>
−	**Development appraisal.	+	*Development appraisal.<br/>
−	**Ecological survey.	+	*Ecological survey.<br/>
−	**Environmental Impact Assessment.	+	*Environmental Impact Assessment.<br/>
−	**Pre construction information.	+	*Pre construction information.<br/>
−	**Rights of way.	+	*Rights of way.<br/>
−	**Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).	+	*Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).<br/>
−	**Site appraisals.	+	*Site appraisals.<br/>
−	**Site information.	+	*Site information.<br/>
−	**Site selection and acquisition.	+	*Site selection and acquisition.<br/>
−	**Site surveys.	+	*Site surveys.<br/>
−	**Soil survey.	+	*Soil survey.<br/>
−	**Surveyor.	+	*Surveyor.<br/>
−	**Technical due diligence.	+	*Technical due diligence.<br/>
−	**Tree hazard survey.	+	*Tree hazard survey.

	'''External references'''		'''External references'''
−		+	*[https://www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision National Energy Services] <br/>
−	~~National Energy Services~~ [https://www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision ~~https:~~/~~/www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision]~~	+	*RICS – [http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-condition-surveys/ Stock condition surveys]
−	RICS – ~~Stock condition surveys~~ [http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-condition-surveys/ ~~http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-~~condition-surveys/]	+

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= Introduction =

Condition surveys are generally undertaken to help property owners understand the condition of a property, recording risks and potential expenditure that may be required, enabling them develop the appropriate remedial or maintenance plans. They may also be prepared for individual homeowners, home buyers, or for investors in property portfolios to help inform future investments.

Generally carried out by professional surveyors, condition surveys may be presented as a formal, stand-alone report that provides a snapshot of a property at a particular point in time together with recommendations for an appropriate strategy for dealing with any issues that might have arisen.

Alternatively, they may form part of wider studies, such as:
*Due diligence/acquisition surveys.
*Planned preventative maintenance reports.
*Fit-out feasibility studies.
*Statutory compliance reviews.
= Aims of a condition survey =

The aims of a condition survey might include:
*Documenting the present condition of the property, highlighting areas of failure or concern.
*Identifying causes of past, or ongoing, deterioration.
*Identifying issues that need attention to prevent serious damage.
*Identifying things that need further enquiries to preempt problems in the future.
*Presenting conservation and maintenance recommendations.
*Providing an estimate of the cost of any works that may be required.
The most common issues identified by condition surveys include:
*General property condition.
*Identifiable defects.
*Any structural movement, through subsidence or settlement.
*Deterioration due to rising damp, penetrating damp, surface condensation or interstitial condensation.
*Rot or infestations such as woodworm.
*Heating ventilation and air conditioning services.
*Other building services such as electrical services, plumbing, drainage and so on.
*Alterations that may have been made.
*Environmental issues.
*Legal issues that may require an additional expert investigation or advice.
*Energy performance.
Condition surveys should also identify aspects of the property that it has not been possible to inspect, or issues that may require further investigation, perhaps by a specialist.

= Techniques of a condition survey =

The most common techniques used for carrying out a condition survey include:
*Visual examination, as opposed to an invasive one where carpets, floor coverings, furniture and so on may need to be moved or taken up.
*External examination from ground level of roofs, chimneys and other surfaces of the building. This also includes an examination of boundary walls, fences, permanent outbuildings and areas in common (shared) use.
*The use of equipment such as a dictaphone, camera, damp-meter, binoculars, torch, a short ladder and so on.
*Depending on safe access being available, internal examination of the roof structure.
*Floor surfaces and under-floor spaces depending on safe access.
*Photographs, which may subsequently be annotated where necessary for the report.
Surveyors should exercise caution when carrying out condition surveys. Working at height, in confined spaces or in areas that are not generally habitable can be hazardous, and materials such as asbestos may be present which can be hazardous to health. Particular care should be taken in properties showing signs of deterioration, properties that have been unoccupied or properties where building works are being carried out.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
**Conveyancing.
**Development appraisal.
**Ecological survey.
**Environmental Impact Assessment.
**Pre construction information.
**Rights of way.
**Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
**Site appraisals.
**Site information.
**Site selection and acquisition.
**Site surveys.
**Soil survey.
**Surveyor.
**Technical due diligence.
**Tree hazard survey.

'''External references'''

National Energy Services [https://www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision https://www.nesltd.co.uk/content/home-condition-surveys-helping-homebuyers-make-right-decision]
RICS – Stock condition surveys [http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-condition-surveys/ http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/professional-guidance/guidance-notes/stock-condition-surveys/]

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