RICS Level 2 Survey in CH63

The RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Survey we carry out in CH63 is a thorough visual inspection of every accessible part of the property, conducted by a fully qualified RICS-accredited chartered surveyor. The report uses the RICS traffic-light Condition Rating system - Rating 1 (no repair needed), Rating 2 (non-urgent repair required), Rating 3 (serious defect requiring prompt attention) - so you can immediately see which findings are priorities.

For CH63 properties specifically, our inspection covers:

• External walls, render, pointing and masonry - including brick type and condition
• Roofing: tiles, slates, ridge, verge, chimney stacks, lead flashings and valley gutters
• Roof structure viewed from any accessible roof void
• Timber elements including floors, joists, lintels, window and door frames
• Damp meter readings across all ground floor walls and areas of suspected moisture
• Internal rooms: ceilings, wall finishes, floor coverings for visible defects
• Extensions and outbuildings - condition and whether any appear to be without proper consent
• Services: visible condition of electrical installation, gas installation and plumbing
• External: drainage, paths, steps, boundary walls, retaining structures and garden outbuildings

For any Port Sunlight property where listed building status applies, our report will note the listed status and recommend specialist heritage building advice where appropriate. Listed building surveys often benefit from a Level 3 Building Survey - our team can advise which service best fits your specific property when you request a quote.

Every RICS Level 2 Survey we carry out in CH63 is conducted by a fully RICS-accredited chartered surveyor. Our team has practical experience across the full range of Wirral property types - from period cottages and Arts and Crafts homes in Port Sunlight to inter-war semis in Bebington and modern detached homes in newer developments.

CH63's housing stock covers an exceptional range. A surveyor inspecting a 1930s Bebington semi needs to understand the construction standards of that era - solid brick external walls, original suspended timber ground floors, clay tile roofs with cast iron rainwater goods, and services installed decades ago. A surveyor inspecting a new Anwyl home at Lottie Gardens needs to assess modern construction quality and identify snagging issues in newly completed work. Our surveyors are equipped for both.

Every surveyor we deploy carries full professional indemnity insurance and operates under the RICS code of professional conduct. Your survey report is signed by the individual who inspected your property - not generated by an algorithm or assembled by a call centre. If you have questions after reading your report, your surveyor is available to discuss the findings with you.

The national average cost for a RICS Level 2 Survey is £455 in 2026, with properties under £200,000 typically around £384 and properties in the £288,000 to £400,000 range occupied by CH63 detached homes typically attracting fees toward the middle of the national range. Non-standard or older construction can add 10-40% to survey costs. Our online quote tool gives you an exact, transparent price for your specific CH63 property.

Our CH63 survey inspection goes beyond a superficial visual sweep. Using a calibrated damp meter, we test moisture levels across all ground floor walls - identifying areas of elevated moisture that may indicate rising damp, penetrating damp, or condensation issues. In CH63's prevalent 1930s semi-detached stock, these readings often pick up failing original damp-proof courses or moisture accumulating around solid external door and window frames.

Roof inspections in CH63 must account for the range of roof types present. Standard clay or concrete tile roofs on post-war semis are assessed for tile condition, ridge mortar, chimney flashing, and gutter alignment. Original slate roofs on inter-war or earlier properties require assessment of slating condition, nib fixings, and sarking felt where visible. Flat roof extensions - common on 1960s and 1970s additions - are checked for ponding, membrane deterioration, and parapet condition.

Electrical and services assessments within our Level 2 Survey are visual rather than electrical test inspections. We note the visible age and type of consumer unit, wiring visible at sockets and switches, and any obvious safety concerns. Where an electrical installation appears to predate modern standards - particularly in properties built before 1970 - the report recommends commissioning a full Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) before exchange.

The completed report delivers all of this in a structured format that prioritises what matters most. Our surveyors write in clear, direct language - not jargon. Every Condition Rating 3 finding comes with an explanation of what the defect is, its likely cause, and the recommended course of action. That means you leave the process with actionable information, not just a list of observations.