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Level 2 survey · Gloucester

RICS Level 2 surveys in Gloucester. For the 82.3% of homes built since 1919.

A Level 2 survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition, and in Gloucester that covers most of them: 82.3% were built since 1919. For the 17.7% built before, or a home with damp, which affects 4.1% of local homes, a Level 3 goes deeper.

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RICS Level 2 Surveys in Gloucester: a surveyor Homie in a red hard hat checking a house front
  • £499median paid in South West, 188 bookings
  • 17.7%of homes built before 1919
  • 4.1%of homes with damp
  • 7.4%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Gloucester, 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
17.7% of Gloucester homes are pre-1919, 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 South West paid £499 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. 17.7% of Gloucester 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 Gloucester compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Gloucester’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 191917.7%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp4.1%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard7.4%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard13.2%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Gloucester: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Gloucester?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice. With 17.7% of Gloucester homes built before 1919, check the age first.

How common is damp in Gloucester homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 4.1% of Gloucester homes have a damp problem, well below the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Gloucester?

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

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