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A RICS Level 2 home survey (formerly the HomeBuyer Report) is ideal for standard, well-maintained properties. It covers defects, risks and maintenance issues in a clear, structured report. A Level 3 building survey (formerly Full Structural Survey) is far more detailed — it analyses the structure in depth, includes repair recommendations and estimated costs, and is essential for older, larger, or non-standard properties. If the property is pre-1900, converted, extended or in poor condition, choose Level 3.

The physical inspection typically takes between 2 and 5 hours, depending on the size and condition of the property. A Level 2 home survey on a two-bedroom terrace usually takes around 2 hours, while a Level 3 building survey on a large detached property could take 4–5 hours. Once our surveyor has completed the inspection, you'll receive your full written survey report within 48 hours — often sooner.

Your mortgage lender will require a basic valuation — but this is done purely for their benefit, not yours. A lender's valuation is a brief check to confirm the property is worth what you're paying. It will not uncover structural defects, damp issues, subsidence or roof problems. That's why you should always commission your own independent home survey. It's one of the most important steps when buying a property — and one of the most often skipped.

We offer surveys across Nottingham and the wider Nottinghamshire area, including Beeston, West Bridgford, Arnold, Carlton, Mapperley, Hucknall, Gedling, Radcliffe on Trent, Bingham, Newark-on-Trent, Mansfield, Worksop, Retford, and many more. We also cover parts of the wider East Midlands. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, simply get in touch and we'll confirm straightaway.

Absolutely — and this is one of the most underused benefits of a professional property survey. If our survey report identifies defects, repair needs, or structural issues that weren't declared by the seller, you have solid grounds to renegotiate the price. Many of our clients have saved between £2,000 and £15,000 off the asking price using findings from their survey report. At the very least, a survey gives you complete peace of mind before you exchange contracts.

Yes. All our surveyors hold professional accreditation from one or more of the following bodies: the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA). These are the most respected professional standards in the UK surveying industry. RICS regulation means we adhere to strict professional standards and carry full professional indemnity insurance.