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Level 2 survey · Birmingham

RICS Level 2 surveys in Birmingham. For the 80.6% of homes built since 1919.

A Level 2 survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition, and in Birmingham that covers most of them: 80.6% were built since 1919. For the 19.4% built before, or a home with damp, which affects 5.2% of local homes, a Level 3 goes deeper.

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RICS Level 2 Surveys in Birmingham: a surveyor Homie in a red hard hat checking a house front
  • £499median paid in West Midlands, 114 bookings
  • 19.4%of homes built before 1919
  • 5.2%of homes with damp
  • 10.3%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Birmingham, 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
19.4% of Birmingham homes are pre-1919, close to the England average of 20.4%.
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 West Midlands paid £492 to £499 for this survey, with a median of £499. 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. 19.4% of Birmingham homes are pre-1919.

  • 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 Birmingham compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Birmingham’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 191919.4%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp5.2%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard10.3%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard17.8%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Birmingham: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Birmingham?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice. With 19.4% of Birmingham homes built before 1919, check the age first.

How common is damp in Birmingham homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 5.2% of Birmingham homes have a damp problem, below the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Birmingham?

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

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