Survey

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We’ve had an offer accepted on a detached property with a semi detached garage which was built less than 100 years ago. It hasn’t had any structural work, we plan on knocking down our half of the garage (similar properties have done this in the road) and building a double side extension and rear single extension, (again other similar properties have done this in the road) My husband doesn’t feel the need to have a full survey as we will change so much.
What are your thoughts? TIA

We already negotiated quite a lot off the asking price, so it’s not necessary to haggle anymore but more so we go in with our eyes wide open.

Get the survey done. While, to a certain extent they aren't worth the paper they're written on (surveyors cover their back), it will flag up any issues that you need to explore further.

A survey is to highlight any structural issues. It will confirm your boundaries and ensure you know exactly what you are buying. I would get the survey in case it uncovers any unexpected problems such as dry rot/mould/asbestos etc.

Get it done.

Houses built 100:years ago had very shallow foundations. Whilst most are fine it's worth checking.

Get the survey done.

For a relatively new house, and you understand the basics, I wouldn't bother with a full structural survey. If you're competent at assessing the integrity of a house, get a specialist surveyor to report on any specific areas that concern you. A full structural survey, in my opinion, is for houses of non-standard construction or are significantly older than 100 years.
Every survey I've ever had has effectively only ever recommended other subsequent surveys.
I very much doubt that a 'standard' structural surveyor would comment anything further about the foundations beyond MarieG's commend above.