Level 2 survey · Newcastle upon Tyne

RICS Level 2 surveys in Newcastle upon Tyne. For the 81.6% of homes built since 1919.

A Level 2 survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition, and in Newcastle upon Tyne that covers most of them: 81.6% were built since 1919. For the 18.4% built before, or a home with damp, which affects 2.5% of local homes, a Level 3 goes deeper.

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Newcastle upon Tyne: a surveyor Homie in a red hard hat checking a house front
  • £499median paid in North East, 57 bookings
  • 18.4%of homes built before 1919
  • 2.5%of homes with damp
  • 4.2%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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
18.4% of Newcastle upon Tyne 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 North East paid £445 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. 18.4% of Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Newcastle upon Tyne’s homes compare with England

The red bar is Newcastle upon Tyne. The tick is the England average.

  • Built before 191918.4%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp2.5%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard4.2%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard8.5%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Newcastle upon Tyne: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice. With 18.4% of Newcastle upon Tyne homes built before 1919, check the age first.

How common is damp in Newcastle upon Tyne homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 2.5% of Newcastle upon Tyne homes have a damp problem, well below the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

Ready when you are, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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

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