Professional Surveying Services

Both survey levels include detailed inspections but are designed to match certain properties and different situations. Some properties do fall in between these guides and can suit both levels of survey, so then it will depend on how much detail you are looking for. A surveyor will recommend which survey level is most suitable for you and the property.

RICS Level 2 Home Survey

(Formerly known as a HomeBuyers Report)

  • A detailed professional check

  • Provides a summary of the general condition

  • Outlines any major problems

  • Includes concise repair advice

  • Best suits conventional and modern properties

RICS Level 3 Home Survey

(Formerly known as a Full Structural Building Survey)

  • An in-depth professional inspection

  • All defects and potential concerns are discussed specifically

  • The report is comprehensive

  • Best suits properties that have more talking points; those older in age / poor condition / individual / very large

RICS Professional Valuation

Independent RICS Redbook Valuation

By a RICS Registered Valuer (VRS)

  • Help to Buy

  • Shared ownership

  • Inheritance Tax

  • Capital Gains Tax

  • Matrimonial

  • Probate

  • Pension

  • Portfolio

  • Historical

Valuations are in selected postcodes