Level 2 survey · Oldham

RICS Level 2 surveys in Oldham. For the 73.4% of homes built since 1919.

A Level 2 survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition, and in Oldham that covers most of them: 73.4% were built since 1919. For the 26.6% built before, or a home with damp, which affects 7.4% of local homes, a Level 3 goes deeper.

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Oldham: a surveyor Homie in a red hard hat checking a house front
  • £455median paid in North West, 157 bookings
  • 26.6%of homes built before 1919
  • 7.4%of homes with damp
  • 9%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Oldham, 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
26.6% of Oldham homes are pre-1919, well above 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 West paid £445 to £499 for this survey, with a median of £455. 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. 26.6% of Oldham 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 Oldham compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Oldham’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 191926.6%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp7.4%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard9%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard14.6%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Oldham: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Oldham?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice. With 26.6% of Oldham homes built before 1919, check the age first.

How common is damp in Oldham homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 7.4% of Oldham homes have a damp problem, well above the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Oldham?

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

Ready when you are, Oldham.

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

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