Residential Level 2 & Level 3 Surveys & Valuations
Professional residential surveys you can rely on.
Residential Surveys
- Level 2 HomeBuyers Surveys
- Level 3 Full Building Surveys
- Friendly and efficient support team
- Regulated by the RICS
- Excellent reviews
- Comprehensive reports
RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey
A RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey provides a clear, easy-to-understand overview of a property’s general condition. It highlights essential issues, identifies potential risks, and gives professional advice without overwhelming you with unnecessary technical detail. It’s professional, reliable and great value for money.
A Level 2 Survey is ideal for properties that are:
• Modern or recently built (typically after 1990) using standard construction.
• Well-maintained between 1950 and 1990 without major changes or known defects.
• Conventional in design, such as brick and block cavity wall construction.
• In overall good condition and not showing visible signs of structural concern.
This inspection gives you clear condition ratings using the familiar traffic-light system, outlining what needs attention now, what may need future repair, and what is functioning as expected. It’s an excellent choice for most modern homes, helping you to buy with confidence and clarity.
A Level 2 Survey is also suitable where the property:
• Has not been heavily altered or extended.
• Requires only routine maintenance.
• Does not appear to have significant movement or damp.
• Is not listed or historically significant.
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
The RICS Level 3 Building Survey is the most in-depth inspection available and is designed to give you a fully comprehensive understanding of how the property is built, how it is performing and where risks may exist. This is the survey that goes far beyond a standard HomeBuyer inspection.
A Level 3 Survey is ideal if the property is:
• Older properties or of traditional construction eg.(Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian and earlier)
• Built before modern regulations or uses traditional materials such as lime mortar and timber framing, etc.
• Extended or altered at different stages over time
• Showing visible movement, dampness or deterioration
• Non-standard construction such as concrete systems, (Precast Reinforced
Concrete) PRC, timber systems or steel frames
• Unusual in layout or design
• In visibly poor condition or lacking maintenance
This survey offers detailed information, technical explanation, repair options and condition analysis, helping you to understand not just what the issues are, but why they have occurred and how urgently they should be addressed.
What Does a Valuation Surveyor Look For?
- Whether the property is of traditional or non-traditional construction
- A brief inspection of the property’s overall condition
- Obvious signs of damp, structural damage, faulty wiring, roof damage, etc
- If the building has been modernised or refurbished
- Whether the number of bedrooms declared is accurate
- How the property compares with other houses in the area