Bungalows are popular throughout Greater Manchester and Cheshire, particularly in suburban and retirement areas. These single-storey properties, mainly built from the 1920s onwards, offer accessible living spaces. Construction typically features cavity walls, concrete floors, and various roof designs including hipped and chalet-style with dormers. Survey considerations include assessing roof structure accessibility, checking for dampness at ground level, evaluating extensions and conversions (particularly loft conversions), and examining heating systems suited to single-level living. Common issues include inadequate insulation, roof spread in older examples, and dampness.
Bungalows
Common Defects
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| Damp penetration to walls |
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| Inadequate insulation |
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| Poor access to roof space |
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| Dampness in ground floors |
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| Roof spread |
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RICS Home Surveys
We provide a range of home surveys for buyers and owners of property across Manchester and Cheshire. Our surveys are compliant with RICS Home Survey Standard, and are undertaken by MRICS or FRICS Chartered Surveyors.
'Condition Survey'
£275-£525
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£325 - £600
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