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RICS Level 2 Home Survey (Homebuyer Report)

The RICS Level 2 Home Survey provides a clear assessment of the property’s condition, making it an excellent choice for conventional homes in reasonable order.

It offers a straightforward yet reliable report that identifies significant issues, highlights their importance, and advises on essential repairs and ongoing maintenance.

Using the easy-to-read traffic light rating system, it helps you understand which areas require urgent attention and which are sound.

While the inspection is non-intrusive, the report includes recommendations for further investigations if needed, giving you confidence and clarity before you commit to purchase.

RICS Level 3 Home Survey (Full Building Survey)

The RICS Level 3 Home Survey is the most detailed inspection and report available, designed for buyers who want complete certainty.

While ideal for older, larger, or altered properties, it is also chosen by clients seeking the highest level of detail for any home.

This comprehensive survey explains not just what issues exist, but why they have occurred, the risks if left unresolved, and how best to address them. It includes tailored advice on repairs, maintenance, and future planning.

For those who want an in-depth understanding before purchase, the Level 3 Survey offers the most detailed understanding of your property available.

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Feature	Drone Survey	Level 2	Level 2 + Valuation	Level 3 (Building Survey)	Level 3 + Bespoke Valuation
Summary of the roof’s condition on inspection day	✔ Roof area only	✔	✔	✔	✔
Identifies any major or urgent defects	✔ Roof area only	✔	✔	✔	✔
Flags issues that may require further investigation	✔ Roof area only	✔	✔	✔	✔
Highlights any potential safety concerns	✔ Roof area only	✔	✔	✔	✔
Identifies visible issues affecting your decision to proceed	✔ Roof area only	✔	✔	✔	✔
Describes the property’s construction and condition on inspection day, highlighting visible defects and potential issues before you buy	✘	✔	✔	✔	✔
Helps you budget for repairs or future works	✘	✔	✔	✔	✔
Outlines likely future maintenance considerations	✘	✔	✔	✔	✔
Includes a reinstatement cost to help you avoid under-or-over‑insurance	✘	✘	✔	✘	✔
Provides an independent market valuation	✘	✘	✔	✘	✔
In-depth valuation insights, comprehensive market analysis, and tailored commentary to empower your negotiations, planning, and investments with absolute confidence	✘	✘	✘	✘	✔
Establishes how the property is built, what materials are used and how these will perform in the future	✘	✘	✘	✔	✔
Describes visible defects and further potential problems posed by hidden defects	✘	✘	✘	✔	✔
Advises on repair options, timelines, and explains the consequences of not carrying out repairs	✘	✘	✘	✔	✔
A longer and more detailed visual inspection of a wider range of issues, including a more thorough consideration of the roof space, grounds, floors and service	✘	✘	✘	✔	✔

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Independent RICS Property Valuation

An Independent RICS Valuation is a professional and impartial assessment of a property’s current market value, conducted by a qualified RICS valuer following strict industry standards. Unlike an estate agent’s market appraisal, which aims to attract buyers and can sometimes be influenced by the homeowner, a RICS valuation provides an objective figure based on thorough analysis of market data, property features, condition, and location.

Because RICS valuations adhere to rigorous professional standards, they are widely accepted and trusted by lenders, advocates, and other professionals involved in property transactions.

As part of our Independent RICS Valuation service, we include an Insurance Reinstatement Cost Assessment. This ensures your building insurance accurately reflects the true cost to rebuild your property, helping you avoid overpaying on premiums or being underinsured in the event of damage.

Getting this right is crucial: overestimating can lead to unnecessarily high premiums, while underestimating could leave you facing significant financial shortfalls when making a claim.

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