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RICS Home Surveys Guide Level 2

A quick guide to level 2

PDF - 12 pages - 1.2MB

RICS Home Surveys Guide Level 3

A quick guide to level 3 surveys.

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Popular FAQs

Yes. We provide RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys across every London borough, including Central, North, South, East, and West London. Simply enter your postcode or contact our team to confirm coverage and book your survey.

We can usually arrange an inspection within 3–5 working days, depending on surveyor availability and your property’s location. If you need an urgent survey, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

Absolutely. We survey all types of residential properties, including flats, apartments, maisonettes, terraced houses, semi-detached homes, detached properties, and period buildings. Our survey recommendations are tailored to the property’s age and construction.
The cost depends on factors such as the property’s size, value, and location. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote, and we’ll recommend the most suitable survey at a competitive price.

Yes. We inspect listed buildings and other historic properties. Depending on the property’s age and condition, we may recommend a RICS Level 3 Building Survey, which provides a more detailed assessment of the structure and any potential defects.

Yes. Every London survey includes our free roof drone inspection, where appropriate. High-resolution aerial images allow us to assess hard-to-reach roof areas safely and identify defects that may not be visible from ground level.

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