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Straight-talking advice from our RICS surveyors, based on thousands of real inspections. Whatever kind of buyer you are, start here.

Resources & Guides | Home Surveying
For Buyers

First-Time Buyers

The mortgage valuation protects the bank, not you. Learn what a survey actually checks, which level you need and how to buy your first home with total confidence.

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For Buyers

Home Movers

Moving up the ladder to a bigger or older property? The risks change as you go. Find out which survey suits your next home and what to watch for.

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Guide

Which Survey Do I Need?

Level 2 or Level 3? The right choice depends on the age, type and condition of the property.

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Sue Hinde
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We had our Survey done by Kyle he highlighted issues that needed attention and was very thorough , he has been extremely helpful and answered any questions that we didn’t understand we can’t recommend him Highly enough.
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Reeve Archer
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Had a survey carried out by kyle W and he has been fantastic throughout the purchase of my property. Before carrying out the survey he phoned to ask if there was anything i wanted him to look at specifically which i thought was great. He then done a massively thorough job of the survey, things i wouldn’t even consider looking at. I also requested he phoned me a couple times to give me more information on certain things and he got back to me the same day and really helped with what i needed. Couldn’t recommend enough
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K M
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Excellent experience from start to finish. I was looking for a reliable survey. Home Surveying was recommended to me. Excellent service. Very competitive price. Fast service and extensive report. They adviced me to commission a lesser expensive report although I was going for the top one but they said based on the property age , that I won't need it. Their report is extensive, covering every aspect. Cannot pleased enough with the quality and speed of the service
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Glyn Norman
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Excellent service and a nice guy
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Booked a level 2 survey through countrywide and it was passed over to Homey Surveying. Inspection completed by Mohamed Zaki - very thorough and informative. Had a call with Mohamed a couple of days after receiving the report and he went through the main issues with us and took the time to let us understand the issues, and how they might affect us.
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Robert Hall
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Survey was excellent and very thorough. Received the report super quick too which was good. Would recommend to anyone buying a home