Level 2 survey · Chelmsford

RICS Level 2 surveys in Chelmsford. For the 92.3% of homes built since 1919.

A Level 2 survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition, and in Chelmsford that covers most of them: 92.3% were built since 1919. For the 7.7% built before, or a home with damp, which affects 2.9% of local homes, a Level 3 goes deeper.

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Chelmsford: a Homie illustration
  • £499median paid in East of England, 110 bookings
  • 7.7%of homes built before 1919
  • 2.9%of homes with damp
  • 6.2%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Chelmsford, 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
7.7% of Chelmsford homes are pre-1919, well below 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 East of England paid £489 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. 7.7% of Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Chelmsford’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 19197.7%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp2.9%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard6.2%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard10.1%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Chelmsford: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Chelmsford?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice. With 7.7% of Chelmsford homes built before 1919, check the age first.

How common is damp in Chelmsford homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 2.9% of Chelmsford homes have a damp problem, well below the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Chelmsford?

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

Ready when you are, Chelmsford.

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

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