Real surveys, written up honestly
9 inspections our surveyors carried out, anonymised and published with the photographs, condition ratings and repair estimates from the actual reports. The clearest picture of what a survey tells you before you commit.
Damp, decayed timber and unsafe electrics: a Level 3 survey of a 19th century Manchester home
The property is considered to be a reasonable purchase although there are a number of defects which require attention, and which will require some expenditure at the outset. You should investigate the cost of these works prior to commitment to purchase. Once these works have been undertaken to a satisfactory standard, normal ongoing maintenance will be required to ensure that the property…
Every service rated 3: a Level 3 survey of a large period home in Leeds
The property is considered a reasonable purchase, although there are a number of defects which require attention and will require some expenditure at the outset. Works carried out to a satisfactory standard should not present any particular difficulty on resale in normal market conditions. The cost of works should be investigated prior to committing to purchase, and the purchase price…
How a Level 3 survey in Stockport found £23,700 to £37,000 of repairs
Older period homes can be full of character, but they often come with hidden repair liabilities that are not always obvious during a viewing. Original materials, historic alterations and long-term weathering can all create issues that only become apparent during a detailed inspection.
Chimney and roofline defects on a well-kept Bramhall bungalow: a Level 2 survey in Stockport
At first glance, this detached bungalow in Bramhall appeared to be a well-kept and straightforward purchase. However, our RICS Level 2 Home Survey showed why even tidy-looking homes can conceal costly issues beneath the surface.
What a clean survey looks like: a Level 2 survey of a modern semi in Leeds
Not every survey uncovers major structural concerns. In many cases, the real value lies in confirming that a property is broadly sound while picking up the smaller issues, checks and maintenance items a buyer still needs to know about before moving forward. For this instruction, we carried out a RICS Home Survey – Level 2 on a three-storey, three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bramhope,…
Ventilation, render and historic alterations: a Level 3 survey of a Leeds end-terrace
Older properties can be full of character, but they rarely come without compromise. Cosmetic presentation can only tell you so much, and with period housing in particular, the bigger issues are often linked to age, ventilation, maintenance, and historic alterations rather than anything immediately obvious on a viewing. In this case, we were instructed to carry out a RICS Home Survey –…
Cavity wall ties, damp and fire risks: a Level 3 survey of a period semi in Manchester
Our surveyors were instructed to carry out a RICS Level 3 Home Survey on a traditionally constructed two-storey semi-detached house dating from circa 1930–1950, located in an established residential area of Greater Manchester.
Roof, damp and drainage checks on a 1950s semi: a Level 2 survey in St Helens
Our client commissioned a RICS Level 2 Home Survey on a three-bedroom, two-storey semi-detached house in St Helens, believed to date from the 1950s–1960s. The property was of traditional construction, had not been extended, and was located within an established residential area popular with families.
A Level 2 survey in Westhoughton, Bolton: what the viewing did not show
When purchasing a home, what you see on the surface often hides deeper issues. A RICS Level 2 Home Survey ensures you understand exactly what you’re buying—highlighting structural, safety, and legal concerns that could otherwise be missed.
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