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How much does a house survey cost?

Our Level 2 Home Buyer Survey starts from £400 and our Level 3 Building Survey from £500, for homes of up to three bedrooms. Larger, older or more complex properties cost more. Here is what each survey costs, what changes the price and how to compare quotes.

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Survey prices, from a three-bedroom home upwards.

Starting prices cover homes of up to three bedrooms. We confirm the exact fee before you book.

Survey prices by survey type
Survey	Best for	From	Typical range
Home Buyer Survey (Level 2)	Conventional homes in reasonable condition.	From £400up to 3 bedrooms	Typical range: £400 – £495
Building Survey (Level 3)	Older, larger, extended or visibly defective homes.	From £500up to 3 bedrooms	Typical range: £500 – £1,500+
New-build Snagging Survey	Newly built homes, before or soon after handover.	From £250up to 3 bedrooms	Typical range: quoted to scope
Damp & Mould Survey	Diagnosing damp, condensation or mould.	From £295	Typical range: £295 – £495
Buy-to-let Survey	Landlords checking condition and tenant safety.	From £350up to 3 bedrooms	Typical range: £350 – £795

Level 2 or Level 3

Why a Level 3 survey costs more.

The fee follows the time on site and the depth of the report.

Home Buyer Survey (Level 2), from £400

Usually 90 minutes to three hours on site, with the report typically within 48 hours. Condition ratings and practical advice for a conventional home in reasonable condition.

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Building Survey (Level 3), from £500

Typically around four hours on site, longer on larger homes, with the report in about five working days. Each defect is explained with its likely cause, urgency and repair implications.

About the Building Survey

Not sure which level you need? Read our Level 2 vs Level 3 comparison or see how long a Level 3 survey takes.

What changes the price

Four things that move a survey quote.

Size

Prices are quoted from a starting point for homes of up to three bedrooms. More rooms mean more time on site and a longer report.

Age and construction

Period, listed and non-standard buildings take longer to inspect and explain, which is why they usually suit a Level 3 survey.

Condition and alterations

Extensions, conversions, visible movement or damp all add inspection time and detail to the report.

Valuation

A market valuation is not included by default. It can be added on request for an additional charge.

Common questions

House survey costs, answered.

How much does a Level 3 survey cost?

Our Building Survey (Level 3) starts from £500 for a home of up to three bedrooms, with a typical range of £500 – £1,500+ depending on size, age and complexity. It costs more than a Level 2 survey because the inspection takes around four hours on site and the report explains each defect's likely cause, urgency and repair implications.

How much does a homebuyer survey cost?

Our Home Buyer Survey (Level 2) starts from £400 for a home of up to three bedrooms, with a typical range of £400 – £495. It suits conventional homes in reasonable condition and usually takes 90 minutes to three hours on site.

Is a Level 3 survey worth the extra cost?

On an older, altered or visibly neglected home, usually yes. The difference in fee is small against the cost of a single undiagnosed defect, and the extra detail is what a repair budget or a price renegotiation depends on. On a straightforward modern home, a Level 2 survey is often enough.

Does the survey price include a valuation?

No. A market valuation is a separate service that can be added on request for an additional charge. The valuation your mortgage lender arranges is different again: it is carried out for the lender and does not report to you on the property's condition.

Why do survey quotes vary so much?

Quotes differ with the survey level, the size and age of the property, travel and how much detail the report contains. When comparing quotes, check which level is being offered, whether a valuation is included and how long the report takes to arrive.

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Tell us the property type, size, age and any concerns from your viewing. We will confirm the right survey level and the fee before you commit.

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