
RICS Condition Report

RICS HomeBuyer Report

RICS Building Survey
Level 1 RICS Condition Report - Prices start from £350
Typically, condition reports are carried out on modern buildings. This level of survey....
- 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
Includes the standard visual inspection during which secured panels, electrical fittings, inspection chamber covers and other similar features are not removed. We will always provide you with a summary that will help you make an informed decision and a better understanding of the condition of the property. A condition report is the minimum survey that we would recommend, to give you peace of mind.
Level 2 RICS HomeBuyer Report - Prices start from £450
The RICS HomeBuyer Report describes the construction and condition of the property on the date of the inspection. It includes everything on the condition report and provides a more in depth report including:
- 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
This is an enhanced service that includes all the features of the standard inspection, plus a more extensive roof space and underground drainage inspection.
A HomeBuyer Report provides more comprehensive advice and will help you plan for future maintenance costs. This report identifies hidden (and potentially costly) aspects of a building’s roof space and outdoor drainage.
We would recommend a HomeBuyer’s report for any house that is not a modern property. This report is comprehensive in its advice, and provides you with repair options and identifies future risks that are pertinent to the structure of the building, its services and immediate surroundings.
Level 3 RICS Building Survey - Prices start from £550
This level of survey....
- 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 defect
- aims to outline the repair options and give you a repair timeline, whilst explaining the consequences of not acting
This is a longer and more detailed visual inspection - of a wider range of issues including a more thorough consideration of the roof space, grounds, floors and services.
A RICS Building Survey is the most comprehensive report available and recommended for buildings with history. A full Building Survey allows us to fully ‘follow the trail’ of suspected problems that could affect a purchase decision, to a greater extent than surveys at levels one and two permit. Ultimately, this survey will help you answer the question, “Should I buy this house?”
If you still need some help deciding which level of report is right for you, click here to view some useful guides and videos.