Our RICS chartered Birmingham surveyors have enjoyed a wide variety of inspections over recent months. Here our some of our Level 3 Building Survey and Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey highlights.
The first property was a great example of a 1920s Birmingham house. Like so many properties in the area, this detatched, two-storey home had been extended substantially over the years to create more living space. In addition, the loft had been converted into a bedroom. Our Birmingham surveyor, Simon Brassington MRICS, thoroughly inspected all aspects of the building and grounds, paying particular attention to the original and extended roof spaces to assess whether building regulations had been adhered to and the structure was sound. He also walked the client through appropriate safety measures for loft conversions, to make sure that the fire prevention was up to scratch.
Stepping a little further back in time, this Grade II listed Edgbaston property survey was a fantastic one for Pete Mallinson MRICS. Built around 1850, this 7-bed semi-detached stucco villa was a fantastic example of the work of renowned architect J A Chatwin. A great example of his work and a fascinating piece of Birmingham history.
We are also often asked to survey Birmingham city centre apartments. These can range from 19th century listed buildings that have been converted into flats, to purpose built modern buildings. These properties are often leasehold, and it’s important to be aware of which repairs and maintenance are the responsibility of the flat owner and which are included in the annual maintenance charges. Our surveyors provide guidance and advice for buyers and their conveyancers to ensure that they ask the right questions so that buyers are fully informed.
Our final Birmingham survey highlight was a semi-detached Victorian property that was surveyed by Matthew Baker MRICS. This one was packed with period features, from substantial chimney stacks to lead-lined dormer windows and decorative details to the underside of the fascia’s. Our surveyors carry high-level camera poles or drones to make sure that they can get a good view of rooftop and high-level features, ensuring that no stone is left unturned!
