First of all, Structural and Property Survey Reports, evaluates the different pathologies, and different construction problems found in a house structure. Therefore, this studio, allows you to know which problems has got your future investment, and also, which solutions. To conclude, unbiased Survey Reports, are the perfect weapon for future safe investors and also will help to negotiate the future price of your property in order to get a fair value. 

What is a Property Survey?: Property and Building Survey Reports, are considered previous inspection of the property, made by Surveyors and Building Engineers. They serve to highlight specific weak areas of the property, building and structure. 

It is an in-depth unbiased, and transparent opinion, of how the property is preserved, in order to protect the future investment interest of the buyer. To sum up, Property and Building Survey Reports, generally summarizes the condition of the property.

Undoubtedly, it also details the structural soundness of the property, by generally detecting hidden defects, that the buyer is obliged to remedy.

When should I order a Survey?: Always before signing any deposit contract or document related with the property sale. 

Why is important to order a Survey?: Our structural and property survey reports go beyond a description of the condition of the building. Our combined expertise means that we also include thorough structural and technical assessments of your property. Knowing what you are buying can even save you money. Your report can be used to negotiate the price of the property and will help you decide whether to proceed with the purchase

A building survey, which used to be known as a structural survey, is a comprehensive inspection of all accessible elements of your property. The report also provides a detailed evaluation of the condition of your property and will suggest which parts of the property might be a problem. In addition, the report will point out areas of concern that could need further investigation. What the report doesn’t do, though, is provide a valuation of the property.

A building survey will cover basically the following issues:

1. Internally: Dampness and condensation, ceilings, walls and floors, chimney and joinery, chimney fissures and cracks, windows, insulation, asbestos, electricity and water connections, water and electricity supplies meters, woods, termites, and other particular issues.
2. Externally: Full inspection of the roof, chimneys, gutters, main walls, windows and doors, drainage and boundaries. Facades.
3. Other: Garages, BBQ, wells, septic tanks, conservatories, tenure, services, building community issues, land legality, rustic lands…

Building Surveys are suitable for all properties, but they are particularly appropriate for:

• Building that is on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest
• Old Properties – recommended for properties over 50 years old
• Buildings constructed in an unusual way, regardless of age
• Buildings that you intend to renovate or change in a future
• Buildings that have already been renovated or significantly altered
• Properties you are thinking of renovating

Hi, my name is David Esteve and I am a Spanish Surveyor and Building Engineer. I completed my four years degree at the Polytechnic University of Valencia and also completed my final Project degree at the University of Applied Sciences in Oldenburg.

With my bilingual skills, I am ready to work for English speakers: UK, United States, France, Germany & Sweden, are some of my clients. This is one of the reasons why I decided to create “Valencia Surveyor Studio”, bringing over 20 years of my experience, and able to assist many foreign investors, guaranteeing their expectations with my services, and showing them what they need to know in order to have a safe property in our Country.

Member of the Building / Property Surveyors and Building Engineers Association (CAATV) since 2003

Chartered Member Number 4056