What Happens During a Home Survey? Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers

By Dan Knowles FRICS, Director and Registered Valuer, Websters Surveyors A home survey is an independent inspection of a property’s condition, carried out by a qualified surveyor before you’re legally committed to buying. If you’ve never had one, the process can feel a little opaque: who turns up, what they actually do, how long it takes, and what lands in …