building survey worth it?

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the house looks very good outside, inside good also, of course there some small problem visible, no damp, but we didn't went to loft to check the roof inside.
and we don't know much about the building.
BUILDING SURVEY – LEVEL 3 the survey cost about 800 pounds, worth it?
Thanks

the house is about 1970s

I think the level 3 one is for structural stuff? If so then of there are no signs of movement e.g. cracks internally or externally then I wouldn't bother.i would just get the normal homebuyers survey.

Thank you, as I don't have much experience for building, my viewing of the house can be far different from an experienced surveyor, how about if I tell my surveyor: please check it simply first and ring me on site, tell me if it is need level 3 building check?

I think a level 2 would be fine for a house like that. My surveyor told me they only recommend level 3 for things like very old houses, complete renovation jobs or property with listed status etc.

thanks, the surveyor told me he can only give the cost for repairs with level 3, without cost of repairs the survey can be not helpful? my offer has been accepted by vendor, am I right, if there are cost for repairs after survey, then I can send the survey to veoder, they might give some discount for my purchase?

Your surveyor will highlight absolutely everything that may need doing to the house. It's up to you to look at the report and decide if you want to go ahead with the purchase as is, try to renegotiate price or just not buy at all. Unless something very big and not obvious on viewing is revealed by the survey, then the vendor is not likely to agree a reduction. You don't send the survey to the vendor, it's for your information. You can easily find out the estimated costs of repairs without help from a surveyor. Are you expecting to find lots wrong with the house? Bear in mind all houses need ongoing maintenance.

Thanks, I don't really expect vendor discount price for survey.
I heard the dry weather last year caused problem for some houses in some area,
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Periods of dry weather can cause home foundations to settle. When a house settles, the foundation sinks or shifts, causing the home's structure to become unstable. This can lead to various problems, including cracks in the walls and floors, doors and windows that are difficult to open or close, and uneven floors.

I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure a level 2 survey would pick up if there were cracks, difficult to open doors and windows or uneven floors.

Thanks, how much the level 2?

I’m in the price of buying an early 1900s house and am having a level 3. I’d rather spend a bit extra initially than make a mistake. Having said that, a lot of people just have the basic valuation survey that is done by the mortgage company.

Price will vary like anything depending on who you use. I think we paid around £600 and we are in London.

do they really check more for level 3?

Have a look at the rics website and it explains the different levels.

Frankly it is a false economy to scrimp on the cots of a survey.

Have a full structural survey and reduce your offer accordingly if it picks something up.

If not you could end up with costly repairs later down the line.

I would say any house, unless newly built, requires the best possible survey for your peace of mind and to avoid making a costly mistake.

"Periods of dry weather can cause home foundations to settle. When (shouldn't this be 'if'?) a house settles, the foundation sinks or shifts, causing the home's structure to become unstable. This can lead to various problems, including cracks in the walls and floors, doors and windows that are difficult to open or close, and uneven floors."

I gather that this is typical of surveys these days. Lots of worst-case-scenario. Lots of can / could / may. Lots of 'this may need replacing' (despite still having years of life left in it). Lots of 'can't comment because didn't have access to view'.
It won't necessarily give you the peace of mind that you are looking for.