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Level 2 survey · Barnsley

RICS Level 2 surveys in Barnsley. 4.7% of homes here have damp.

A home’s age changes what a survey finds more than anything else. Our panel’s reports show older homes rated 3, serious or urgent, far more often on walls, roofs and chimneys.

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RICS Level 2 Surveys in Barnsley: a surveyor Homie in a red hard hat checking a house front
  • £445median paid in Yorkshire and The Humber, 125 bookings
  • £173,053average home, UK HPI
  • 1 to 3how surveyors rate each part of the home
  • 5–7 daysusual time to your report
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Barnsley, in 30 seconds

Which level
A Level 2 suits a conventional home in reasonable condition. For pre-1919 or altered homes, consider a Level 3.
Local stock
Check the age of the home first. Pre-1919 homes are where a Level 3 earns its fee.
What it finds
Surveyors rate each part of the home 1, 2 or 3, where 3 is serious or urgent. You get it in plain English in your dashboard.
Timing
Book once your offer is accepted. The report usually arrives 5 to 7 working days after the visit.
The price
Customers in Yorkshire and The Humber paid £445 to £499 for this survey, with a median of £445. Your price depends on the home’s value and size.

From our panel’s reports

What surveyors rate 3 on older homes

How often each part of the home was rated 3, serious or urgent, in survey reports on homes built before 1919, against homes built since 2000.

  • Main walls 35% vs 4%
  • Roof coverings 28% vs 6%
  • Floors 23% vs 6%
  • Woodwork 23% vs 6%
  • Windows 13% vs 4%

Pre-1919 homes Homes built since 2000

Nearby

How Barnsley compares with its neighbours

Average home in each council area, with the change over five years.

Local homes

How Barnsley’s homes compare with England

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

  • Damp4.7%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard9.7%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard15.2%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Barnsley: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Barnsley?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice.

How common is damp in Barnsley homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 4.7% of Barnsley homes have a damp problem, below the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Barnsley?

The visit takes a few hours for most homes. The report usually follows 5 to 7 working days later.

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