RICS Level 2 Survey in Craigavon

Our RICS-qualified surveyors carry out a visual inspection of the accessible parts of the property. That includes the roof, walls, ceilings, floors, windows and visible services, plus a traffic-light assessment of defects and repair needs. It does not include destructive opening-up work, testing electrics, or lifting carpets to inspect hidden areas.

A Level 2 Homebuyer Report suits a conventional property in reasonable condition, usually built within the last 100 years. Many homes around South Lake Park, Rathview Hall and newer parts of Craigavon fit that profile. Older terraces in Lurgan, or homes in Portadown with multiple extensions, often need the deeper Level 3 survey instead.

Our Level 2 pricing starts from £450 for homes under £300k, then moves to from £550 between £300k and £500k, from £650 between £500k and £750k, from £750 between £750k and £1M, and from £850 over £1M. homedata.co.uk records show an average sold price of £185,000 across Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, so many local purchases fall into the lowest fee band.

Reports are usually delivered within 5 working days of the inspection. That gives you a quick read on the house while the purchase is still live, which is useful if the sale is moving through solicitors in Craigavon, Lurgan or Portadown. If the property is larger or there are access delays, we will let you know what to expect.

In most purchases, the buyer pays for the survey. The seller's agent usually arranges access, but the cost sits with the person buying the home. If you are buying with a partner or family member, you can decide between you who instructs and pays.

Do not ignore it. Ask your surveyor what the defect means, get a quotation from a suitable contractor where needed, and decide whether to renegotiate, pause, or walk away. A condition 3 on roof work, damp or movement in a Lurgan or Portadown property is the point where the detail matters most.

Yes, if the findings are backed by evidence and repair costs make sense. A report can support a renegotiation when it identifies roof defects, damp treatment, structural movement or other material repairs, but the result depends on the seller and the wider deal. Clear reports tend to carry more weight than vague concerns.

No. A mortgage valuation is for the lender, not the buyer, and it is there to support lending decisions rather than flag repair work. It will not give you the same level of detail as a Level 2 survey, and it will not tell you what needs fixing before exchange.

It does not involve destructive investigation, testing of services, or opening up the building fabric. We do not lift carpets, cut into walls or move fitted items to see what is underneath. If you need a deeper look because the property is older, heavily altered or unusual, Level 3 is the better route.

Sometimes, but not always. A brand new home at Rathview Hall or Dickson's Wood may be better suited to a snagging inspection if it has just completed, because snagging focuses on finish quality and defects in a new build. If the house is not brand new, or it has features that are harder to assess, a Level 2 survey may still be useful.