Choose the right RICS home survey for the property
Clear guidance, fixed fees and practical advice before you commit to the purchase, with a drone roof inspection included with every survey where suitable and weather permitting.
Level 2 Home Survey
From £475
Usually suited to conventional houses, flats and bungalows of standard construction that appear to be in reasonable condition.
- Highlights significant defects and urgent repairs
- Clear condition ratings and practical advice
- Drone roof inspection included where suitable and weather permitting
- Clear practical advice to help you understand the property before you commit
Level 3 Home Survey
From £650
Recommended for older, altered, extended, larger or more complex properties, or where significant works are planned.
- More depth on defects, repair priorities and risks
- Better suited to period homes and complex buildings
- Drone roof inspection included where suitable and weather permitting
- Clear practical advice to help you understand the property before you commit
Not sure which survey you need?
A straightforward guide to help buyers understand whether a Level 2 home survey or Level 3 home survey is likely to be more suitable for the property they are buying.
- Helpful for comparing Level 2 home survey and Level 3 home survey options
- Explains which types of property usually suit each survey level
- Useful if you are unsure what to request when asking for a quote
A simpler, more personal service from a RICS regulated firm
Designed for buyers who want clear advice, direct communication and a thorough assessment of the property from an independent RICS regulated firm.
RICS regulated firm
Your survey is provided by an independent RICS regulated firm, giving buyers confidence in the standard, consistency and professionalism of the service.
Drone roof inspection with every survey
A strong added benefit, helping review roof coverings, chimneys and other high level areas where suitable and weather permitting.
Clear practical advice
Reports are written to help buyers understand the condition of the property, the main risks and the likely repair priorities before exchange.
Midlands coverage
Surveys are carried out across the Midlands, covering Worcestershire and selected surrounding counties where travel is practical, giving buyers access to a responsive independent service across a wider region.
Strong Worcester knowledge
Regular work across Worcester and wider Worcestershire means familiarity with local housing stock, common defects and the practical issues buyers often need explained before exchange.
How a survey can save you money
A professional survey is not just about identifying defects, it is about helping you make a better decision before you are legally committed to the purchase.
Uncover defects before exchange
Surveys often identify issues that are not obvious during viewings, including dampness, roof defects, movement, poor alterations and maintenance problems. A drone roof inspection can also help improve visibility of high level areas.
Support negotiation with evidence
Where significant defects are identified, buyers are often in a stronger position to renegotiate the purchase price or request further investigations before proceeding.
Avoid unexpected repair costs
Understanding likely repair liabilities before completion helps buyers budget more realistically and avoid expensive surprises after moving in.
In many cases, the cost of a survey is small compared with the cost of getting the purchase wrong
A good survey can help buyers recover the survey fee several times over through better negotiation, clearer budgeting or by avoiding a property with more serious issues than expected.
Survey advice and latest insights
Explore practical articles about common defects, survey choices and what buyers should expect from a Level 2 home survey or Level 3 home survey.
Is a Level 2 home survey enough?
A practical guide to when a Level 2 home survey may be suitable, and when a Level 3 home survey may be the better choice.
How much does a Level 3 home survey cost?
Understand what affects the cost of a Level 3 home survey and why the right survey can save money before purchase.
What we find during a home survey
Examples of the kinds of issues that can be identified during RICS home surveys, including defects that are easy to miss during viewings.
Get a free, no-obligation quote
Tell us the property postcode and the type of survey you need, and we will confirm the appropriate survey level, availability and fixed fee. Every survey includes a drone roof inspection where suitable and weather permitting. If you would rather speak first, that is absolutely fine too.