Building Survey (Scheme 3)

This type of survey is rarely used in Scotland, partly because of the speed at which house purchase normally takes place.  The owner of the property is unlikely to allow a Building Survey to take place unless there is a limited market for the property.  It would, however, be sensible to instruct such a report on, say, a very old or individual type of property.

This is a very detailed report: the inspection takes several hours and the surveyor will examine closely the structure and condition of the building and may recommend further specialist investigations.