5 Hidden Defects We Regularly Find in Leicester Homes

A survey may cost hundreds.

Missing a serious defect can cost thousands.

In over 25 years of surveying Leicester properties, I've seen things that no quick mortgage valuation would ever catch.

Here are five of the most common — and most costly — issues our in-depth surveys identify:

🔴 1. Roof structural failure

Often invisible from the street. Our drone survey has identified sagging rafters, rotten purlins, and widespread felt deterioration on properties described as "in good order." Repair costs: £10,000–£25,000+.

🔴 2. Active subsidence

Hairline cracks can be cosmetic. Or they can indicate foundation movement. Only a proper survey distinguishes between the two. Getting it wrong can cost you your insurance as well as your money.

🔴 3. Concealed damp

Freshly decorated walls hide a lot. Rising and penetrating damp can cause significant structural damage if left untreated.

🔴 4. Unsafe electrics

Older consumer units, unregulated extension works, and unsafe wiring frequently appear in Leicester's Victorian and Edwardian housing stock.

🔴 5. Structural wall removal

Where walls have been removed without building regulations consent, structural integrity can be compromised — and future sale can be difficult.

Too often, buyers discover these issues only after completion.

A thorough pre-purchase survey is not simply a formality — it is a critical part of managing financial risk.

📞 Book your survey today.

Ravi Seth Chartered Surveyors — Leicester.

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