What is an Environmental Search?
An Environmental Search which is property or land specific gives details about certain environmental factors such as historic land use, flood information, contaminated land issues, radon gas, potential past mining in the area, ground stability and much more. The information in an Environmental Search which is property or land specific includes detailed information within a given radius of a home or piece of land which could adversely affect it.
Which type of Environmental Search is suitable for me?
Whether purchasing or selling a residential, commercial or agricultural property as well as purchasing land for development, there is an Environmental Search suitable for you which can be purchased.
Residential Environmental Search
NLIS can provide you with a Residential Environmental Search which is suitable for a dwelling which is used to live in such as a flat or a house and they usually cost in the region of £45 – £60 inc VAT – size dependent. The usual turnaround time to create a Residential Environmental Search is 1-2 working days. Some examples of a Residential Environmental Search can be found by clicking the links below which will open up samples;
Groundsure Homescreen (basic flood information)
Groundsure Homebuyers (detailed flood information)
FCI Premium Residential Environmental Report (includes Energy, Full Flood Data & Ground Stability <0.25Ha)
Commercial Environmental Search
Alternatively, if you require an Environmental Search for a Commercial premises or land then depending on the size of the area, a Commercial Environmental Search can cost in the region of £120 – £200 inc VAT. The usual turnaround time to create a Commercial Environmental Search is 1-5 working days. Some examples of a Commercial Environmental Search can be found by clicking the links below which will open up samples;
Groundsure Screening Report (<15 Hectares)
Premium FCI Environmental Report (includes Energy, Full Flood Data & Ground Stability <0.25Ha)
How can I order an Environmental Search?
If you would like more information regarding an Environmental Search, please do not hesitate to contact NLIS Ltd on 08700 500 820 or you can email search@paliltd.com with any questions you may have.
If you would like to order an Environmental Search from NLIS, please click HERE to be taken to the beginning of the ordering process. You can pay for your Environmental Search by debit or credit card and receive your completed Environmental Search via email.