What we do
Three services. No upselling.
A survey tells you what condition a property is in. A valuation tells you what it is worth, for a mortgage, an estate, a settlement or the tax return. We quote for the one you actually need, and if a cheaper option will do, we say so before you spend anything.
Home surveys for buying a property
A home survey tells you what condition a property is in before you commit to it. Both levels follow the RICS Home Survey Standard, so each main part of the building is given a condition rating of 1, 2 or 3 and you can see what needs attention first.
L2
RICS Home Survey Level 2Often called a homebuyer survey
Our standard survey for a conventional home in reasonable condition, with every main element rated and explained in plain English.
- Suits homes built in traditional materials, without major alterations
- Nothing is opened up, and the report says what could not be inspected
About the Level 2 survey →L3
RICS Home Survey Level 3Often called a building survey
Our most detailed residential survey, for older, extended or altered homes and for anywhere that already shows signs of a problem.
- Suspected problems are followed as far as safe, accessible inspection allows
- Explains the likely cause and what the repair involves. Priced costings are an optional extra
About the Level 3 survey →Valuations for a specific purpose
Each one is prepared to RICS standards and written for whoever has to rely on it: HMRC, a court, a scheme administrator or an insurer.
Not sure which you need? Tell us about the property and why you need the report: buying, an estate, a separation, a lender. We'll recommend honestly, including when the cheaper option is the right one.