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RICS Level 3 Surveys

RICS Level 3 Building Survey Faversham

Detailed reports for older, listed and altered homes in ME13

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RICS Level 3 Building Survey Faversham - Homemove

Faversham's most detailed home survey

Faversham asks more of a survey than many Kent towns. With over 400 listed buildings, a large conservation area, red brick, Kentish ragstone, timber framing and plain tile roofs around the historic centre and Shepherd Neame Brewery, our RICS-qualified building surveyors often find that a Level 3 is the right call for buyers taking on older stock, altered houses or places with visible defects.

London Clay across Faversham and the wider Swale area brings shrink-swell movement into the conversation, while Faversham Creek adds tidal and fluvial flood risk in some streets, with surface water flooding in flatter parts after heavy rain. Our reports are written for buyers who want the facts before exchange, not a mortgage valuation that skips defects. home.co.uk currently shows new homes at The Sycamores and The Orchards from £329,995 to £529,995, Norton Gardens from £340,000 to £620,000, and Perry Court from £439,995 to £699,995, but older homes across ME13 still need a closer look.

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RICS Level 3 Building Survey in FAVERSHAM

Area Property Market Data

£382,000

Average Sold Price

£383,090

Average Asking Price

382

Sales in Last 12 Months

400+

Listed Buildings

8,600

Households

35.1%

Terraced Homes

32.8%

Semi-detached Homes

20,299

Population

Using listing data from home.co.uk and property data from homedata.co.uk

What a RICS Level 3 Survey Covers

Our survey is the most detailed RICS report. We inspect the loft, roof structure, visible timbers, floors, walls, ceilings, chimneys, external openings and visible services, then set out what that means for the building as a whole. That matters in Faversham because a red brick terrace near Shepherd Neame Brewery can look tidy outside and still hide slipped tiles, failed flashing or decay around a chimney stack. Our reports follow the RICS Home Survey Standard.

We assess construction, materials, defects, repair priorities and maintenance needs in plain language. Where a wall on London Clay shows cracking, or a cellar near Faversham Creek shows persistent damp, we explain the likely cause and the consequence of leaving it alone. We do not open fabric, lift carpets, carry out drainage CCTV or test electrics, plumbing or gas, so the report also says when a specialist follow-up would add value.

Our reports also cover the way earlier work affects later risk. A timber-framed house, a solid-wall cottage, a later kitchen extension or a home with old lath and plaster can need different treatment from the one next door. If the issue needs a specialist, we say that in the report and spell out why, so you know what needs attention first.

Roof coverings and chimney stacks
Walls, floors and joinery
Visible services and drainage clues
Repair priorities and maintenance notes

Typical Level 3 Fees in Faversham

Under £300k £650

£300k-£500k £800

£500k-£750k £950

£750k-£1M £1,100

Over £1M £1,300

Homemove Level 3 quotes start from these bands and can vary with access, floor area, roof complexity, extensions and urgency.

When You Need Level 3 Not Level 2

Faversham's stock makes the case for Level 3. A house in ME13 8GD with a bay window, a ragstone cottage in the conservation area or an older place near Faversham Creek can carry more risk than a standard modern build. We move buyers to Level 3 when the property is pre-1920s, listed, heavily altered or built in an unusual method such as timber frame.

Visible cracking, bowed walls, uneven floors or a tired roof can all shift the brief. On London Clay, a small crack can become a movement question, and a damp mark near the creek can point to more than a cosmetic leak. If movement looks likely, we recommend a specialist structural engineer after our report, not as a substitute for it.

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Level 2 vs Level 3 in Faversham

Feature	RICS Level 2	RICS Level 3
Depth of inspection	Visual inspection of accessible parts, with limited detail on defects	Visual inspection of accessible parts, with fuller analysis of construction, defects and repair options
Best use	Newer or standard homes in reasonable condition	Pre-1920s homes, listed buildings, altered homes, unusual construction
Advice level	Highlights major problems and some next steps	Explains likely causes, repair priority and consequences if work is delayed
Typical cost in Faversham	From £400 for a flat, £500 to £700 for a 3-bed semi, £650 to £900+ for a detached home	From £650, rising with size, age and complexity
Turnaround	Usually 7-10 working days	Usually 7-10 working days

Booking Your Level 3 Survey

Get a quote

Send us the address in Faversham, the price band and any known alterations. A terraced house off Faversham Creek needs a different quote from a newer home in ME13 0SZ.

Instruct the survey

Once you are happy with the quote, we confirm instruction and match the surveyor to the property type and layout.

Arrange site access

We work with the seller or agent to line up access. For a home in the conservation area, that may include loft space, cellar access and outside areas.

Inspection day

Our surveyor usually spends a full day on site for a Level 3, checking the visible fabric, roof space and external grounds.

Read the report

You receive a written report, usually 20-60 pages, within 7-10 working days. It sets out defects, repairs and priorities in plain English.

Ask for a call after the inspection

Ask the surveyor to phone you once the inspection is done, before the written report lands. A 10 minute conversation can tell you whether the issue on a house near Shepherd Neame is a straightforward repair, a specialist job or a price conversation with the seller. The report still follows, but you hear the headline points first.

Local Construction and Defect Patterns in Faversham

Faversham's building stock is mixed. Terraced streets make up 35.1% of homes, semi-detached 32.8%, detached 18.2% and flats or maisonettes 13.9%, so our reports often sit somewhere between a traditional masonry review and a check on later alterations. In the centre, timber framing with rendered infill, Kentish ragstone and older solid walls still appear around the conservation area and beyond Shepherd Neame Brewery.

London Clay under the town raises shrink-swell risk, which can matter where shallow foundations meet a bay window, a rear extension or an old boundary wall. Cracking above openings, stepped brickwork and sticking doors need diagnosis, not guesswork. A house on the edge of ME13 can be dry for years, then move after a long wet spell or a hot summer, so we treat those signs with care.

Flooding also needs to stay in the picture. Faversham Creek brings tidal and fluvial exposure, and flatter streets can take surface water after heavy rain. If a cellar smells damp, a wall feels cold or ventilation is poor, the report will say what is visible, what the likely cause is and which follow-up check has the most value.

Red brick walls and plain tile roofs
Kentish ragstone and timber framing
Solid walls with later extensions
Tidal, fluvial and surface water risk

Following Up on Findings

Our reports are written to be used after the inspection. If we flag movement in a house near Faversham Creek, the next call may be a structural engineer. If the issue is damp, timber decay or drainage, we may point you towards a damp specialist, a drainage CCTV survey, an electrician or a gas engineer instead.

Buyers often use the report to talk price, ask for repairs or put conditions in writing before exchange. That happens just as much with a ragstone cottage in the conservation area as with a semi on London Clay. Keep the solicitor in the loop, keep the urgent items at the top of the list and use the report as evidence rather than opinion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Level 2 survey and a Level 3 survey?

A Level 2 survey is a lighter visual inspection for standard homes in reasonable condition. A Level 3 survey goes deeper into construction, defects and repair options, which is more useful for older Faversham homes, listed buildings and properties that have been altered. It also gives more context on consequences if a problem is left alone.

How much does a Level 3 survey cost in Faversham?

Our Level 3 pricing starts from £650 for homes under £300k, then £800 for £300k-£500k, £950 for £500k-£750k, £1,100 for £750k-£1M and £1,300 above £1M. A terrace in ME13 can sit at the lower end, while a larger ragstone home or a heavily altered detached property can move up a band.

How long does the report take?

The inspection usually takes a full day for a Level 3 survey. The written report normally arrives within 7-10 working days, although access to lofts, cellars or outbuildings around the conservation area can add time on site.

What does the survey include and exclude?

It includes a visual inspection of accessible parts of the building, the loft, visible structure, walls, floors, roof coverings, joinery and signs of defects. It does not include destructive opening, lifting carpets, drainage CCTV or testing of electrics, plumbing or gas. Those jobs sit with specialist contractors if the survey points that way.

When do you recommend a specialist?

Movement, major damp, roof failure, timber decay or suspicious cracking can trigger a structural engineer, damp specialist, roof specialist or drainage contractor. In Faversham, London Clay and flood exposure near Faversham Creek are two reasons a follow-up can matter.

Can I use the findings to renegotiate?

Yes. A report can support a price reduction, a retention or a seller repair request before exchange. That is common where the report finds subsidence risk, roof wear or damp in an older ME13 home.

Is a Level 3 required by my mortgage lender?

No. A lender valuation is not a survey and usually will not tell you what is wrong with the house in useful detail. You choose the survey level yourself, and for an older or listed Faversham property a Level 3 is often the sensible choice.