“If you have ever had a poor quality, generic survey that’s not really about your property and your situation, then I understand your frustration. You will find my service refreshingly different”
My Level 2 service includes, as standard:
Discussion
A pre-survey conversation to discuss any concerns you have and to enable me to understand how you plan to use your new home.
Inspection
A thorough inspection, taking as long as needed, using the latest equipment.
Survey Report
A high quality, bespoke survey report with annotated pictures and added-value detail, delivered within 3 working days of the inspection.
Q&A Session
The option of a 30-minute post-survey call or Zoom meeting to help you fully understand the report and to answer any questions you or your conveyancer may have.
About the Level 2 Survey
Available with or without a Red Book Market Valuation
A Level 2 survey is suitable for conventionally built properties that are in reasonable condition and have not been very significantly extended or modified.
I take real pride in my reports which are written by me, not by a piece of software. My reports are visually engaging, written in easy-to-understand language and include genuinely useful information and annotated pictures to really bring things to life. The report will help you to understand your property, any defects that exist and any repairs or maintenance that might be required.
The report format is an enhanced version of the RICS Level 2 survey report (formerly known as a ‘Homebuyer Report’). The additional information I include makes my reports far superior to the very bare Level 2 reports offered by some surveying firms.
As well as a telephone de-brief on the day of the inspection, I also offer the option of a 30 minute call or Zoom meeting after you have reviewed the report to help ensure you fully understand it and to answer any questions you or your conveyancer may have.
Pricing is dependent on the age, size, condition and complexity of the property but costs typically range between £495 and £995 (no VAT to pay). Level 2 reports are delivered a maximum of 3 working days after the inspection.
What the Survey Includes
The survey itself is an extensive visual inspection of the grounds, building and services. Concealed areas such as roof spaces, basements and cellars will be inspected if it is safe to do so and I do my very best to gain access to these areas as this is often where defects are found.
The report includes an assessment of the relative importance of any defects or problems (using a traffic light system) and I offer basic advice about any necessary repairs and ongoing maintenance requirements.
Where there is a current EPC report, I check for any discrepancies with the EPC and explain any implications.
The report will also highlight any relevant legal issues and risks to the building, people or grounds.
I work hard to keep specialist referrals to a minimum but, where it is impossible to reach a conclusion with reasonable confidence about any aspect of the property, a recommendation for further investigations will sometimes be made.
Completed reports are issued in PDF format by email but, where requested, printed copies can be provided.
Please see my FAQs page for more information about the survey process.
