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RICS Level 2 Survey
The HomeBuyer Report. Clear traffic-light condition ratings for modern properties, with a drone roof inspection included where appropriate.
A clear, practical report for conventional homes
A RICS Level 2 Survey, also known as a HomeBuyer Report, is a thorough visual inspection of a property's condition. It is designed for conventional houses and flats that appear to be in reasonable condition and were built using standard construction methods, typically from the 1930s onwards.
The inspection is visual and non-destructive. Your surveyor will not lift floorboards, open up walls or move furniture, but will inspect all accessible areas of the property and use a damp meter where appropriate. The report uses a clear traffic-light rating system, condition ratings 1, 2 and 3, so you can see at a glance which elements need attention and which are in satisfactory order.
Reports are normally delivered within three working days of the inspection. Once you have received yours, you can arrange a follow-up call with your surveyor to talk through the findings in plain English, there is no additional charge for this.
What Your Level 2 Survey Covers
- Visual inspection of all accessible areas of the property
- Traffic-light condition ratings (1, 2 and 3) for each element
- Roof covering, chimney stacks and guttering, including drone imagery where appropriate and weather permits
- Accessible roof spaces inspected where it is safe to do so
- External walls, windows, doors and drainage
- Internal walls, ceilings, floors and staircases
- Damp readings taken where appropriate
- Services (gas, electricity, plumbing and heating) visually inspected, not formally tested
- Clear photographs illustrating key findings
- Practical recommendations and any further investigations suggested
- Legal matters to raise with your solicitor
- Direct access to your surveyor and a follow-up discussion after the report
Suitable For
- ✓ Conventional houses and flats built from the 1930s onwards
- ✓ Properties in reasonable condition with no obvious major defects
- ✓ Standard brick, block or stone construction
- ✓ First-time buyers wanting reassurance before exchange
- ✓ Buyers who want a clear, straightforward condition report
Not Suitable For
- ✗ Listed buildings or properties of historic interest
- ✗ Properties requiring substantial renovation
- ✗ Unusual construction, timber frame, thatched, concrete panel
- ✗ Properties with known or suspected significant defects
- ✗ Older properties where a more detailed assessment is advisable
Level 2 or Level 3: which do you need?
Both surveys are visual and non-destructive. The difference is in the depth of description, defect analysis and the types of property each is designed for.
Level 2: HomeBuyer Report
This pageConventional properties in reasonable condition
- ✓ Post-1930s houses and flats
- ✓ Standard construction, reasonable condition
- ✓ Traffic-light condition ratings
- ✓ Clear photographs and practical recommendations
- ✓ Drone roof inspection included where appropriate
Level 3: Building Survey
Older, altered, unusual or complex properties
- ✓ Pre-1930s, listed or unusual properties
- ✓ Altered, extended or renovation projects
- ✓ Greater depth of description and defect analysis
- ✓ Repair advice and further investigation recommendations
- ✓ Drone roof inspection included where appropriate
Not sure which survey is right for your property? Call us on 0121 517 0227 and we will advise you.
How Your Survey Works
01
Get a Quote
Use our instant quote tool or call us directly for a fixed, transparent price with no hidden fees.
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We Book It For You
Once your quote is accepted and payment made, we contact the estate agents or sellers directly to arrange the inspection.
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We Inspect
One of our RICS-regulated surveyors personally inspects the property and produces your detailed report, normally within three working days.
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Follow-Up Call
Your surveyor is on hand to talk through the findings and answer any questions you have in plain English, at no extra charge.