Building survey · Hinckley

Building surveys in Hinckley. 8.1% of homes here date from before 1900.

A building survey, now called a RICS Level 3, is the deepest look at a home before you buy. It explains what each defect is, why it happened, how to fix it and what happens if you don’t.

Building Survey in Hinckley: a Homie illustration
  • 11%of homes here built before 1919
  • 6.4%of homes here have damp
  • Level 3the most detailed RICS survey
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The short answer

Building Survey in Hinckley, in 30 seconds

Same as Level 3
Yes. “Building survey” is the old name for the RICS Level 3 survey.
Who it suits
Homes built before about 1919, listed or unusual homes, and homes you plan to alter.
What it adds
Over a Level 2: the causes of defects, repair options and what happens if you leave them.
In Hinckley
11% of homes here were built before 1919, well below the England average of 20.4%.

Local homes

How Hinckley’s homes compare with England

The red bar is Hinckley. The tick is the England average.

  • Built before 191911%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp6.4%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard7.4%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard13.7%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

Building Survey in Hinckley: your questions

Is a building survey the same as a Level 3?

Yes. RICS renamed the building survey the Level 3 survey. It is the most detailed of their home surveys.

Do I need a building survey or a Level 2?

For an older, larger, altered or unusual home, a building survey. For a conventional modern home in good order, a Level 2 usually does.

How long does it take?

The inspection can take most of a day, and the report follows within a week or so.

What does it cost?

A fixed price online, by the home’s value.

How old are homes in Hinckley?

Official estimates put 11% of homes in Hinckley before 1919, and 6.4% have damp.

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