RICS Home Surveys & Property Valuations
Whether you're buying your first home, investing in an older property or need an independent valuation for any purpose, Home Surveying provides the right level of professional assessment for your situation. All our surveyors are fully RICS-qualified, giving you reports that are trusted by buyers, sellers, solicitors and lenders alike.
RICS Surveys
A clear and cost-effective survey for conventional properties that appear to be in reasonable condition. Ideal for helping buyers understand visible issues, risks and maintenance concerns before they proceed.
A more detailed survey suited to older, larger, altered or more complex properties. It offers a deeper assessment of condition and highlights defects, risks and repair considerations in more detail.
Property Advice You Can Trust. Clear reporting matters just as much as the inspection itself. Specifically, our surveys help you understand the property and its issues. We also explain the practical implications for your next step.
We provide professional Help to Buy Valuation reports that meet all official requirements. Our RICS surveyors ensure your valuation is accurate and compliant. Consequently, you can proceed with your redemption or sale without delays.
WHICH SURVEY DO YOU NEED
Home SurveyRICS Level 2 | Most comprehensive Building SurveyRICS Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Best for | Modern & standard homes Built last 150 years | Older, larger or complex homes All property types |
| Inspection type | Visual inspection | Detailed structural inspection |
| Inspection points | 116-point check | 145-point check |
| Photos included | ~30 photos | ~60 photos |
| Reporting | ||
| Traffic light ratings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Repair & maintenance advice | Basic advice | Detailed repair advice |
| Summary for solicitor | ✓ | ✓ |
| Report delivery | 5-7 days | 5-7 days |
| Advanced features | ||
| Defect cause analysis | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hidden defect risk assessment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Services observed in operation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Estimated repair costs | ✗ | ✗ |
| Energy efficiency review | Basic EPC check | Full EPC review & advice |
| Optional market valuation | Available as add-on | Available as add-on |
| Report detail | ★★★ | ★★★★★ |