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Property Purchase or Sale Pest Survey
£180.00 + VAT
Our Property Purchase or Sale Pest Survey identifies active infestations, rodent signs, and potential entry points before you commit.
- For Buyers: Gain peace of mind by ensuring you aren’t inheriting hidden issues like rats, squirrels, or birds.
- For Sellers: Provide a professional report to reassure buyers the home is pest-free.
Our technicians conduct thorough inspections, highlighting vulnerabilities and providing clear prevention and proofing recommendations to protect the property’s future.
Description
Professional Pest Inspection Before Buying or Selling a Property
Buying or selling a property? Our Property Purchase or Sale Pest Survey provides a professional pest inspection before buying a house, helping identify signs of rodent activity, pest infestations, and potential pest entry points.
If you’re purchasing a property, our pre-purchase pest survey gives you peace of mind that you’re not inheriting hidden pest problems such as rats, mice, squirrels, or bird infestations. If you’re selling, a professional pest inspection report can help reassure potential buyers that the property has been professionally checked.
Our experienced technicians carry out a thorough pest control property inspection, identifying signs of current or previous pest activity and highlighting areas that could allow pests to enter the building.
Following the inspection, we provide clear recommendations for pest prevention and proofing to help protect the property from future infestations.
What Is Included in a Property Pest Survey?
Our professional pest survey for house purchase includes inspection of the most common pest risk areas inside and outside the property.
Loft Inspection
The loft is a common area for rodents, squirrels, and birds to nest. We inspect for:
- Rodent droppings
- Nesting materials
- Damage to insulation or wiring where accessible
- Possible pest entry points in the roof structure
Manhole Chamber Inspection
Drain systems are one of the most common ways rats enter properties. We inspect accessible manholes and drainage chambers for:
- Signs of rats in drains
- Entry points from drainage systems
- Structural issues allowing pest access
High-Risk Internal Areas
Certain areas of the property are more vulnerable to pest activity. We inspect:
- Kitchens
- Utility rooms
- Boiler cupboards
- Service voids and pipe entries
These areas are checked for harbourage points, food sources, and pest activity.
External Property Inspection
We carry out a detailed external pest inspection of the building, identifying:
- Structural gaps
- Damaged air bricks
- Broken vents
- Potential rodent entry points
If entry points are identified, pest proofing and sealing works can be quoted separately.
Why Get a Pest Inspection Before Buying a House?
A pre-purchase pest survey can help you avoid unexpected problems after moving in.
Our survey can:
- Identify hidden rat or mouse infestations
- Detect previous pest activity
- Highlight structural pest entry points
- Prevent costly pest control treatments later
- Provide peace of mind during property purchase
Many pest problems are not obvious during a standard property viewing, which is why a specialist pest inspection can be valuable when buying a property.
Book a Property Pest Survey
If you are buying or selling a property and want a professional pest inspection, contact us today to arrange a Property Purchase or Sale Pest Survey.
Our experienced technicians will carry out a thorough pest control inspection and provide practical advice to keep your property pest-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a pest inspection before buying a house?
While not mandatory, a pest inspection before buying a property can identify hidden infestations such as rats, mice, or squirrels. It can save buyers significant costs by identifying problems early.
What pests do you check for during a property survey?
Our pest surveys look for evidence of rats, mice, squirrels, birds, and other common property pests, as well as signs of previous infestations and potential entry points.
How long does a pest survey take?
Most property pest surveys take between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours, depending on the size of the property and accessibility of inspection areas.
Will I receive a report after the inspection?
Yes. After the survey, you will receive a clear report outlining any pest activity, risk areas, and recommendations for prevention or treatment.
Can you fix any pest entry points you find?
Yes. If entry points are identified during the survey, we can provide a separate quote for pest proofing and sealing works to prevent pests entering the property.
