HOME SURVEYING
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HOME SURVEYING
A Home Survey is an essential part of the house-buying process. It can provide you with crucial details about the home such as the materials it is built from, its estimated age and the condition it is in. Most importantly it can highlight potential issues and defects that aren’t obvious during viewings.
You should ensure the surveyor you instruct is RICS-registered. If you are buying a new build and need a snagging survey, the surveyor can also be RPSA-approved.
WHY DO I NEED A HOUSE SURVEY?
A survey on the home you are looking to buy can provide essential information which could influence the sale.
Surveys can expose developing problems and required repairs throughout the home. The results of the survey could influence a buyer’s decision to continue with the transaction.
We may also use the survey report to help you negotiate the selling price, depending on what is found and what it would cost to remedy.
WHAT SURVEY DO I NEED?
The survey you need will depend on the home you are looking to buy.
Not getting the right survey on the home could mean essential details are missed, costing you time and money further down the line. Therefore, feel free to contact our professional to discuss what survey do you need.
HOW MUCH DOES SURVEYING COST?
The house survey cost will depend on various factors such as the size, value and location of the home, and the type of survey that you need. Below you can find the guided price for different surveying report for properties in London.
RICS Level 1 Report Valuation (Home Condition Report)
Property Value
(not exceeding)
Price
(including VAT)
£150,000
£270
£250,000
£295
£350,000
£320
£500,000
£345
£700,000
£370
£850,000
£395
£1,000,000
£420
£3,000,000
£520
£5,000,000
£620
RICS Level 2 Report Valuation (Home Buyer Report)
Property Value
(not exceeding)
Price
(including VAT)
£250,000
£540
£300,000
£590
£350,000
£625
£400,000
£675
£600,000
£695
£700,000
£795
£800,000
£850
£900,000
£990
£1,000,000
£1,150
£3,000,000
£5,000,000
£1,500
£2,000
RICS Level 3 Report Valuation (Building Survey)
Property Value
(not exceeding)
Price
(including VAT)
£250,000
£740
£275,000
£795
£350,000
£850
£450,000
£895
£500,000
£940
£700,000
£1,090
£800,000
£1,240
£900,000
£1,400
£1,000,000
£1,750
£3,000,000
£5,000,000
£2,250
£3,500
Snagging surveys are a type of survey you might have when buying a new-build property, or after a major building project such as a home extension. Snagging surveys check for a variety of possible defects including plumbing problems, electrical problems, kitchen and bathroom installation, the installation of energy efficiency measures and decorative finishes.
p.s. A snagging survey would normally be in addition to any other type of survey you might have.
Snagging Surveys
Property Value
(not exceeding)
Price
(including VAT)
£150,000
£450
£250,000
£525
£350,000
£575
£500,000
£660
£700,000
£760
£850,000
£830
£1,000,000
£990
£3,000,000
£1,450
£5,000,000
£2,500