Properties will only be surveyed if they are vacant. The property may be vacant long-term, or could be vacated by the occupiers in line with government guidance.
Properties should not be vacated if the occupants would be putting themselves or others at risk of spreading coronavirus; in such circumstances, we can arrange the survey for an alternative date.
The surveyor or booking team will confirm whether anyone who lives at the inspection property is self-isolating, has any symptoms associated with coronavirus (a fever, a new & persistent cough or flu-like symptoms), is over 70 years old or is in a high-risk group.
If there is deemed to be a risk, the survey will be postponed to a later date.
When on site, our surveyors maintain strict personal hygiene, using hand sanitisers, gloves, masks, wipes and soap & water at regular intervals and before and after touching surfaces. Surfaces that are touched are wiped down afterwards to reduce risk still further.
Our surveyors have been asked to decline handshakes and maintain a distance of at least 2m from others at all times.