The Ultimate Guide to Home Buyers Reports
Why You Need a Home Buyers Report
Moving home can be stressful, and a home service report is designed to give you peace of mind. It thoroughly assesses the condition of the property’s boiler installation, heating system, and plumbing, helping you avoid unexpected costs and ensuring the property is safe and in good condition.
Benefits of a Home Services Report
- Avoid Unexpected Costs:Highlights any issues within the property that need to be addressed.
- Negotiate Price:Helps to negotiate the property's price if any significant issues are raised with the gas or electricity.
- Ensure Safety:Ensures that the property is safe and in good condition.
What’s Included in a Home Buyers Report?
Standard Home Services Report
- Full gas safety inspection on the condition of the boiler
- 16-point assessment of the property's plumbing
- 16-point check of the property's heating system
- Accompanying photographs
Electrical Installation Report
- Napit approved Electrical Installation report to BS 7671: 18th edition standard
- A complete test and inspection of your property's electrical installation
- Circuit testing and descriptions
- Recommendations and estimates for any rectification works
Combined Home Service Report (HSR) & EICR Report
- All features of the standard Home Buyers Report and Electrical Installation Report
- Additional Gas Safety inspection
- Check for sufficient air supply to the equipment
- Check that flues and exhausts are clearing fumes safely and without leaks
How Long Does It Take?
A home service report can be carried out and emailed to you within 48 hours of completion. A qualified gas-safe or electrical engineer carries out all reports, and we aim to get back to you as soon as possible.
Will I Understand the Report?
Unlike a full building report, our Home Service Report (HSR) and Electrical installation report (EICR) follow a set format that is easy to follow. The report outlines the condition of your internal utilities in plain English and recommends how to rectify any issues.
Who Should Get a Home Services Report?
Our market-leading Home Service Reports are favoured by buyers, agents and sellers who wish to get their properties’ sale ready. With over 26 years in the gas and electrical servicing industry, our reports are endorsed by solicitors and surveyors across the UK as an essential component of the home-buying process.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a buyer, an agent, or a seller, a home buyer report is an invaluable tool in the home buying process. It provides complete impartial visibility at exceptional value and ensures a smooth and swift property sale.
