For Welsh Language version visit http://www.hieacymru.co.uk/

About us

HIEA Cymru is a provider of HIPS and Residential Property Surveys

HIEA Cymru is an Independent Licensed Home Surveyor, HIP provider and Energy Assessment practice, based in Cardiff and offering services throughout Glamorgan. Our Energy Assessors and Surveyors are licensed through SAVA (Surveyors & Valuers Association) and our aim is to provide a fast, friendly and professional service, working directly for clients, estate agents and solicitors. 

The services offered are:

        Home Condition Surveys

        HIP Provider       

        Energy Performance Certificates (Residential and Commercial)

        Home Condition Report

The turnaround for the full HIP is expected to be 5-10 working days, although this is dependant on the efficiency of the Local Authority and Utility Services when undertaking searches. We anticipate a three-day turnaround for the Home Condition Survey, Energy Performance Certificates and Home Condition Reports.

All the reports offered can be delivered either electronically or by hard copy.

The completed HIP will be delivered electronically to the Estate Agent of your choice.

Home Condition Surveys (H.C.S)

The Home Condition Survey contains information about the physical condition of the property, carried out by a fully qualified and certified residential property surveyor, free from legal jargon and easy to understand. The detailed report contains simple 1/2/3 Condition Ratings of all key elements of the property.

The report will include information about: 

  • Building Condition and Defects
  • Any structural movement
  • Any damp, rot or woodworm
  • Heating and electrical sevices
  • Alterations
  • Drains
  • Environmental issues
  • Insurance reinstatement costs

 H.I.P.S.

Content of Home Information Pack

The Home Information pack Regulations 2006 set out provisions on the "required" and "authorised" content of the Pack. Required documents must be included in the pack where appropriate and authorised documents may be included at the seller's discretion.

The required documents are:

  • An index (i.e. a list of the contents of the pack)
  • A sale statement (summarising terms of sale)
  • Evidence of title
  • Standard searches (i.e. local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search)
  • An Energy Performance Certificate
  • Where appropriate, commonhold information (including a copy of the commonhold community statement)
  • Where appropriate, leasehold information (including a copy of the lease, information on service charges and insurance)
  • Where appropriate, a New Homes Warranty
  • Where appropriate, a report on a home that is not physically complete 
  • A Home Condition Report (currently voluntary)

The authorised documents include:

  • Guarantees and warranties
  • Other searches