Level 2 survey · Shoreham

RICS Level 2 surveys in Shoreham. For the 93.3% of homes built since 1919.

A Level 2 survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition, and in Shoreham that covers most of them: 93.3% were built since 1919. For the 6.7% built before, or a home with damp, which affects 6% of local homes, a Level 3 goes deeper.

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Shoreham: a Homie illustration
  • £499median paid in South East, 171 bookings
  • 6.7%of homes built before 1919
  • 6%of homes with damp
  • 9%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Shoreham, 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
6.7% of Shoreham homes are pre-1919, well 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. 6.7% of Shoreham 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 Shoreham compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Shoreham’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 19196.7%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp6%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard9%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard16.6%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Shoreham: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Shoreham?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice. With 6.7% of Shoreham homes built before 1919, check the age first.

How common is damp in Shoreham homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 6% of Shoreham homes have a damp problem, above the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Shoreham?

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

Ready when you are, Shoreham.

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

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