Level 2 survey · Brighton

RICS Level 2 surveys in Brighton. For the 60.4% of homes built since 1919.

A Level 2 survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition, and in Brighton that covers most of them: 60.4% were built since 1919. For the 39.6% built before, or a home with damp, which affects 3.3% of local homes, a Level 3 goes deeper.

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Brighton: a surveyor Homie in a red hard hat checking a house front
  • £499median paid in South East, 171 bookings
  • 39.6%of homes built before 1919
  • 3.3%of homes with damp
  • 12.2%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Brighton, 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
39.6% of Brighton homes are pre-1919, well above 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 South East paid £499 to £589 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. 39.6% of Brighton 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 Brighton compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Brighton’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 191939.6%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp3.3%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard12.2%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard22.4%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Brighton: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Brighton?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice. With 39.6% of Brighton homes built before 1919, check the age first.

How common is damp in Brighton homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 3.3% of Brighton homes have a damp problem, well below the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Brighton?

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

Ready when you are, Brighton.

RICS Level 2 Surveys for your Brighton move, tracked in the same Homemove dashboard as everything else.

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