Level 2 survey · Widnes

RICS Level 2 surveys in Widnes. For the 90% of homes built since 1919.

A Level 2 survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition, and in Widnes that covers most of them: 90% were built since 1919. For the 10% built before, or a home with damp, which affects 6.3% of local homes, a Level 3 goes deeper.

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Widnes: a Homie illustration
  • £455median paid in North West, 157 bookings
  • 10%of homes built before 1919
  • 6.3%of homes with damp
  • 5.7%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Widnes, 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
10% of Widnes 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 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. 10% of Widnes 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 Widnes compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Widnes’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 191910%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp6.3%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard5.7%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard10.1%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 2 Surveys in Widnes: your questions

Do I need a Level 2 survey in Widnes?

For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is the usual choice. With 10% of Widnes homes built before 1919, check the age first.

How common is damp in Widnes homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 6.3% of Widnes homes have a damp problem, above the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Widnes?

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

Ready when you are, Widnes.

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

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