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Why do you need an RICS Home Survey?
Choosing the right survey will help highlight any serious problems and advise you of the specific risks before you commit to the process of buying a property. We provide Level 2 and Level 3 surveys which are conducted by an RICS qualified surveyor.
The RICS Home Survey –
Level 2 (survey only)
Choose this report if you need extensive information whilst buying a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common building materials and in reasonable condition. The focus is on assessing the general condition of the main elements of a property. This intermediate level of service includes an extensive visual inspection of the building, its services, and grounds, but without tests.
Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements, and cellars). The report objectively describes the condition of the different elements and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems.
The RICS Home Survey –
Level 3
Choose this report if dealing with a large, older, or a run-down property, a building that is unusual or altered, or if you’re planning major works. It costs more than the other RICS reports because it gives detailed information about the structure and fabric of the property. This service includes a detailed visual inspection of the building, its services and the grounds and is more extensive than a survey level two.
Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements, and cellars). Although the services are not tested, they are observed in normal operation, they are switched on or off and/or operated where the occupier has given permission and it is safe to do so. The report objectively describes the form of construction and materials used for different parts of the property. We can also provide an estimate of costs for identified repairs if agreed with you in advance.
Contact Us
Reach out to discuss your surveying needs and receive your quote.
Treadstone Surveying Ltd
Registered office:
Suite 3, Second Floor
760 Eastern Avenue
Newbury Park
Ilford
IG2 7HU
Helping You Choose The Right Survey – Your Property, Our Priority
Choosing the right survey can be overwhelming, but with our expertise at Treadstone Surveying, you’ll have all the support you need.
As an independent surveying practice, we focus on delivering a bespoke service that keeps your specific requirements at the forefront, whilst delivering seamless communication and engagement from the outset until your property is officially yours.
Together, we can ensure you make an informed decision every step of the way.
Service feature
Level 3
Level 2
(survey and valuation only)
Level 2
(survey only)
Level 1
Describes the construction and condition of the property on the date of the inspection.
Aims to identify any problems that need urgent attention or are serious.
Aims to identify things that need to be investigated further to prevent serious damage.
Aims to tell you about problems that may be dangerous.
Aims to show up potential issues and defects, before any transaction takes place.
Aims to help you decide whether you need extra advice before committing to purchase.
Aims to enable you to budget for any repairs or restoration
Aims to advise you on the amount of ongoing maintenance required in the future.
Provides a reinstatement cost to help you avoid under or over-insurance.
Provides a market valuation.
Aims to establish how the property is built, what materials are used and how these will perform in the future.
Aims to describe visible defects, plus exposing potential problems posed by hidden defects.
Aims to outline the repair options and give you a repair timeline, whilst explaining the consequences of not acting.
Where practical and agreed, provides an estimate of costs for identified repairs.
Provide specific comments on energy efficiency.
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