Home Survey (RICS Level 2 Report)

The RICS Level 2 Home Survey is a comprehensive inspection ideal for traditional properties built after 1900 that have not undergone significant alterations. This survey involves a detailed visual examination of all accessible elements, including structural components, roof spaces, cellars, and installed services, without intrusive testing.

A key feature of the survey is the traffic light rating system, which categorises defects by severity using red, amber, and green indicators, making it easy for you to understand which issues require urgent attention, which should be monitored, and which are in good order.

In addition to identifying defects, the report evaluates the property’s compliance with current building regulations and highlights any relevant environmental factors, such as flood risks or nearby hazards.

This survey is an essential choice for buyers who want reliable, professional insight into the condition of their prospective home, delivering clear, actionable information without the complexity or cost of a full building survey.

Service Features

Service Features Drone Survey Home Survey (Level 2) Level 2 + 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 for insurance purposes ✘ ✘ ✔
Offers an independent market valuation ✘ ✘ ✔
Detailed valuation analysis, market context, and bespoke commentary to help you negotiate, plan, or invest with 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 ✘ ✘ ✘

Building Survey (RICS Level 3 Report)

The RICS Level 3 Full Building Survey is the ideal choice if you’re purchasing an older or larger home, a property with complex features, or one that has undergone significant alterations. This detailed survey includes a careful examination of all accessible areas of the property, including roofs and cellars, providing a thorough understanding of the building’s condition.

Designed to give you a complete picture, it identifies defects, explores their likely causes, and offers expert advice on necessary repairs or maintenance. This comprehensive level of detail goes beyond the Level 2 Home Survey, delivering in-depth commentary and insights tailored to properties that may require specialist attention or future renovation.

Additionally, the survey assesses compliance with current building regulations and highlights any environmental risks that could affect your investment. Equipped with this extensive information, you can make informed decisions confidently, negotiate effectively, and plan essential work well in advance.

Service Features

Service Features Drone Survey Building Survey (Level 3) Level 3 + 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 for insurance purposes ✘ ✘ ✔
Offers an independent market valuation ✘ ✘ ✔
Detailed valuation analysis, market context, and bespoke commentary to help you negotiate, plan, or invest with 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, solicitors, 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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