Level 2 survey · Herne Bay

RICS Level 2 surveys in Herne Bay. For the 82.1% of homes built since 1919.

A Level 2 survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition, and in Herne Bay that covers most of them: 82.1% were built since 1919. For the 17.9% built before, or a home with damp, which affects 4.6% of local homes, a Level 3 goes deeper.

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Herne Bay: a Homie illustration
  • £499median paid in South East, 171 bookings
  • 17.9%of homes built before 1919
  • 4.6%of homes with damp
  • 10.9%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Herne Bay, 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
17.9% of Herne Bay 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 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. 17.9% of Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Herne Bay’s homes compare with England

The red bar is Herne Bay. The tick is the England average.

  • Built before 191917.9%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp4.6%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard10.9%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard17.7%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Herne Bay: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Herne Bay?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice. With 17.9% of Herne Bay homes built before 1919, check the age first.

How common is damp in Herne Bay homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 4.6% of Herne Bay homes have a damp problem, below the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Herne Bay?

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

Ready when you are, Herne Bay.

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

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