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PROPERTY SURVEYS, what they are and what’s their purpose

PROPERTY SURVEYS, what they are and what is their purpose

When you buy a property, you may feel more comfortable and confidante to do that big step after having an impartial and credible third party that gives you an opinion on the general state of the house. It is also possible to do it only for a certain aspect of the house that has a lot of relevance in the buyer's opinion.
A Property survey is very important before you buy a used house but also in the case of buying a new house that has just been built or renovated.

 

What is a Property Survey Service?

Kleya offers you different types of Surveys that can be done in a home.
Ranging from the most complete survey to what we call the Home Inspection to the very specific survey that we call the Water Leaks and Humidity Survey. You may find as follow the list of our surveys available:

  1. Home Inspection - Checking a house from A to Z so that you can proceed with its purchase in security, consciously knowing all its problems and avoiding surprises.
  2. Electrical Survey - The electrical survey is an extensive electrical testing and inspection services, ensuring your system is safe and meets all the relevant standards
  3. Plumbing Survey – Check if there is a concern infiltration or plumbing related, in order to define if an intervention is needed since water damage due to rupture or lack of watertightness is the most common problem in homes.
  4. Water Leaks and Humidity Survey - Verification of infiltration or a leak and understand it's origin.
  5. House Energy Efficiency Survey - To improve the thermal efficiency of the house and make it more comfortable and energetically sustainable.
  6. Structural Survey - This allows the buyer to have a deeper knowledge of the property and its status before purchasing a property from the structural perspective.
  7. Sang List – a list of small defect or problems that remains on a property after the building work has been completed.
  8. Reinforced Localized Structure Calculation – A structural engineer will analysis and design a new structural detail in a refurbishment when a new structural project is not required.

Why are they important?

This Surveys allow the buyer to have a deeper knowledge of the property and its status before purchasing a property. Additionally, this will give the security and the certitude if an intervention is needed.

You may not know but water damage due to rupture or lack of watertightness is the most common problem in homes and electrical faults are one of the most common causes of home fires.

Who does the surveys?

The surveys are Certified trained engineers, electricians do these surveys, each one for their specific specialty.

How do I hire a property surveyor

It is very simple, click here and request a contact and one of our teams will be happy to explain to you and provide you the prices for the service you need.

How long will the process take?

After the request it should take 48h to schedule the technicians visit, a week for the visit and a 2nd week to deliver the report.

Are you looking for a Property Survey Service?

Request a contact and one of our teams will be happy to explain to you and provide you the prices for the service you need.

Before making a Real Estate purchase in Portugal, conduct a House Survey with Kleya!
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