RICS Level 2 Survey in Tamworth

A RICS Level 2 Survey is a visual inspection of accessible parts of the property, inside and out. Our surveyors check the roof, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, loft space where it is safely reachable, and visible services without lifting carpets or opening up the fabric. In Tamworth, that means looking closely at the sort of homes you see on streets around Amington, Wilnecote, and the roads leading towards Coton Lane, where a simple crack or patch of damp can point to a bigger issue.

The report uses the RICS traffic-light system, with Condition Ratings 1, 2, and 3. A 1 means no urgent repair is needed. A 2 means the item needs attention soon, while a 3 flags a serious defect or a part that needs repair or further action without delay. Our reports also explain what we have not checked, so you know where the survey ends and where specialist advice may begin.

A Level 2 is not a destructive inspection. We do not lift floorboards, move heavy furniture, test services, or open up finished walls to see what sits behind them. If a property is older, listed, heavily extended, or built in an unusual way, a Level 3 Building Survey is usually the better fit, especially around Tamworth Castle, the Church of St Editha, or other listed buildings in the borough.

• Accessible roof space and visible structure
• Internal and external walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and drains where visible
• Services that can be seen without intrusive checks
• Clear condition ratings that help you judge repair priority

Tamworth is not a one-type market. Around Tamworth Castle and the Church of St Editha, you get listed fabric, older brickwork, and repairs that may have been carried out in stages over many decades. Off Ashby Road at Arkall Farm and around Stonewood Park, the stock is newer and more conventional, which is where a Level 2 usually fits best. If the property has unusual construction, major alterations, or a long history of patching, we usually point buyers towards a Level 3 instead.

The ground beneath Tamworth also matters. The wider Staffordshire geology includes the Salop and Hopwas Breccia formations, with the Etruria Formation east of the Coal Measures and the Halesowen Formation beyond that. That does not mean every home has a movement problem, but it does mean our surveyors keep an eye out for stepped cracking, uneven floors, and repaired plaster where a previous owner may have dealt with movement without saying much about it.

Flood risk is a real local factor, especially around the River Tame at Lichfield Road and the River Anker at Amington, where flood warning areas have already been identified. Surface water has also been an issue in the borough, with 920 properties identified at risk in one local assessment, and sewer flooding has been reported in parts of Tamworth. A good survey does not replace flood checks, but it does help you spot signs that a property has taken water before, or that drainage may need work after you move in.

• Seven Conservation Areas across the borough
• 175 nationally listed buildings, including Grade I sites such as Tamworth Castle and the Church of St Editha
• 91 locally listed buildings recognised by Tamworth Borough Council
• New build growth at Arkall Farm, Amington Fairway, Stonewood Park, and Castle Manor