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We've had an offer accepted on a Baufritz house and want to get a structural survey done before completing (for our own peace of mind, not for mortgage purposes).
Baufritz are similar to Huf Haus - a very non-traditional/specialised type of construction.
I have Googled extensively but not turned up any clues... 🙁
Any recommendations for Surveyors for this type of specialised house please? The house is in Sussex.
No idea myself but have you tried asking the manufacturers?
Build hub. Someone will know.
Is it this one? https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/properties/Residential/Sales/chalk-road-loxwood-billingshurst-west-sussex-rh14/HSM012171513
Very nice.
I would call someone like the Ecology Building Society or Natural Building Technologies and ask who they use.
No idea myself but have you tried asking the manufacturers?
That was our first call... they're so busy they cant do a survey before 2022 🙁
Build hub. Someone will know.
Thanks - Ive registered on the Forum and will post there.
Is it this one? https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/properties/Residential/Sales/chalk-road-loxwood-billingshurst-west-sussex-rh14/HSM012171513
Very nice.
Yes it is - good sleuthing. We're very excited!!!
I would call someone like the Ecology Building Society or Natural Building Technologies and ask who they use.
Good tip thanks - I'll call them.
FWIW - (having been Natural Building Technologies staff before) these things are very, very well built generally. They have a few foibles that we in the UK are not used to, but many more houses are built that way across Europe than our 'weird' cavities and brick approach. You should find a few surveyors in the UK used to them and able to advise.
Ooh nice house, I'm not jealous at all...!
Very nice.
Slight understatement - the garden is lovely.
Yes it is – good sleuthing.
It wasn't difficult, there's not a lot of them for sale. 😀
The misses was wondering if you're happily married...
Don't you mean unhappily married?
It wasn’t difficult, there’s not a lot of them for sale. 😀
The misses was wondering if you’re happily married…
You can always post up a pic of your misses 🙂 but I am indeed happily married...
FWIW – (having been Natural Building Technologies staff before) these things are very, very well built generally. They have a few foibles that we in the UK are not used to, but many more houses are built that way across Europe than our ‘weird’ cavities and brick approach. You should find a few surveyors in the UK used to them and able to advise.
That's the problem though - I cant find a Surveyor who has any experience with this type of (non-standard) construction.
Any leads?
Did you ever find a suitable surveyor? I’m in a similar position now and struggling to find someone with relevant experience.
The original OPs new digs (very nice!) still says Sold STC. Wonders if he's moved in yet?
Never mind the survey that is a really nice looking house and garden. Even has a large double garage bike shed
Hope you managed to get sorted OP
What a lovey house!