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With thousands of successful bookings, Homemove is the UK's leading provider of RICS Level 2 Homebuyers Surveys. Trusted by homebuyers nationwide, we guide you through every step — from getting an instant quote to receiving your detailed survey report.

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What do you get with your Homebuyers report from your local Level 2 surveyor

We carry out a visual inspection to judge the property’s overall condition and state of repair. Major faults and defects are set out in the homebuyers report, with their likely implications and our recommendation for the next step.

All building elements, both interior and exterior, including walls, ceilings, roof, guttering, windows, and doors, will be visually inspected.
Services such as gas/oil heating, electricity, water, and drainage will also be visually appraised, and recommendations will be made for further inspections if necessary.
A 'traffic light' grading system will be used to indicate the severity of any defects found.
Urgent repair issues and future maintenance requirements will be highlighted.
If applicable, observations about planning and building control, disputes, and other legal matters will be noted for the conveyancer to investigate further.

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The steps to getting your Level 2 Survey report

Get a quote

The process starts with a short online questionnaire. If the property is suitable for a Home survey level 2, you can buy the survey directly through our website. Once that’s done, we contact the seller within a day to arrange a visit to the property.

Survey

After we have booked a convenient time, there is nothing else for you to do. Our RICS surveyors will inspect the property as soon as they can, and we keep you informed throughout.

Report

Expect the written report within 2-6 business days of the survey being completed. Our bookings team is available to answer questions about the report, or any other services you may want after the survey.

What you'll learn from your RICS Level 2 Survey

A RICS Level 2 surveyor brings practical knowledge of the local area, the property types there, and the warning signs that matter. The assessment is detailed, so you know exactly what you are taking on before you move forward.

During the inspection, we look at the roof, walls, pipes, timber and other visible parts of the home to spot significant defects. The report comes in a standard paper format, and the Condition Rating system is easy to follow:

Condition rating 3 - Serious defects that require urgent repair, replacement, or investigation.
Condition rating 2 - Defects that need fixing or replacement, but are not considered urgent or critical.
Condition rating 1 - No repairs are currently necessary

Common Questions

Why do I need a Level 2 home buyer survey?

A Level 2 Homebuyer survey exists for a reason. A basic mortgage valuation is not designed to give a full picture of the property’s condition or future maintenance costs, so gaps can be left behind. That can mean repair bills turning up later, which is never welcome. Buying a home is a major financial commitment, so the more information you have about the property, the better. If significant defects are found, the survey can act as an investment with a very real return during negotiations.

So what exactly is a Level 2 House Survey?

Compared with a valuation report, a RICS Level 2 Survey gives far more detail because it is compiled by a surveyor after an in-person inspection. The advice is there to help you decide whether to carry on with the purchase, taking into account repairs, replacements and any further steps you may want to consider before you finalise it.

What properties is a Level 2 Survey suitable for?

The RICS Level 2 Survey suits standard properties that have not had extensive alterations or extensions, are in decent condition, and were built within the last 130 years.

If any problems or defects are uncovered during a house survey, what happens next?

Finding defects that need expensive repairs can be unsettling, but it does not automatically mean the purchase should be ruled out. One route is renegotiation, using the report to ask the seller for a lower price that reflects the repair cost. With a reduced purchase price, you may have more money left to bring in someone of your choosing to deal with the work.

How much does a Level 2 survey cost?

For a Level 2 Home Survey from a RICS surveyor, expect to pay between £395 and £1,250, depending on the property price and the number of bedrooms it has. Larger homes take longer to inspect and call for more research into comparable property sales, so the final survey cost can change.