RICS Home Survey (Level 3) - Victorian
£699 - inclusive of VAT
Choose this survey type if you are buying a Victorian terraced or semi-detached property, such as a house in Norwich’s Golden Triangle or NR1 and NR3 postcodes. These houses have their own unique issues that our surveyors have extensive experience with, and are generally not suitable for inspection under a RICS Level 2 or 'Homebuyers' survey.
The focus of a RICS Home Survey (Level 3) report for a Victorian property is on reading the building in greater detail than other survey reports, and providing homebuyers with a RICS accredited survey report explaining the condition of the home and of defects found. The Level 3 survey also advises on remedial works to the building and allows the surveyor to propose the probable causes of defects and identify potential hidden risks. The RICS Level 3 survey is the highest level of survey and includes an extensive visual inspection of the exterior and interior of the home and its services and grounds, but does not test any services. Concealed areas are inspected during a Level 3/building survey if they are safe (e.g. lofts/cellars).
Although all homes and buildings are unique and different, a Level 3 survey report prepared by one of our RICS accredited surveyors is there to provide peace of mind about the condition of properties that fall somewhat outside the scope of a ‘normal’ home. Choose the RICS Home Survey (Level 3)/Building Survey report if you want the highest level of detail and defect diagnosis with your survey.
If you are considering buying a ‘fixer-upper’ or project home we would definitely recommend the RICS Home Survey (Level 3)/Building Survey. Our surveyors are always available to discuss the Level 3 survey and will happily talk through their findings with you.
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it may be necessary to amend your booking date/time depending on access availability.
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we will liaise with the agent or vendor on your behalf to arrange access for our surveyor.
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all properties are different, however, if you believe your property is larger than 'average' (typically over 2,000 square feet) then the instant booking option may not be appropriate; please contact us.
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the RICS Home Survey (Level 3) used to be called a ‘Building Survey’ or ‘Structural Survey,’ the names are used interchangeably and mean the same thing.
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prices shown include VAT.
What’s included in a
RICS Home Survey (Level 3):
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Describes the construction and condition of the property on the date of the inspection
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Identifies any problems that need urgent attention or are serious
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Identifies things that need to be investigated further to prevent serious damage​
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Tells you about problems that may be dangerous
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​Aims to show up potential issues and defects before any transaction takes place
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​Aims to help you decide whether you need extra advice before committing to purchase​
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Aims to enable you to budget for repairs or restoration​
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Aims to advise you on the amount of ongoing maintenance required in the future
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Aims to establish how property is built, materials used, and how these will perform in future
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Aims to describe visible defects, plus exposing potential problems posed by hidden defects
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Aims to outline repair options, give you a repair timeline, and explain consequences of not acting​​​
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Provide specific comments on energy efficiency
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Optional extra: where practical and agreed in advance, provides an estimate of costs for identified repairs
