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Level 3 survey · Hastings

Level 3 building surveys in Hastings. For the 39.8% built before 1919.

The local housing stock is the reason to choose your survey carefully. In Hastings, 39.8% of homes were built before 1919 and 3.5% have a damp problem.

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RICS Level 3 Surveys in Hastings: a Homie illustration
  • £695median paid in South East, 100 bookings
  • 39.8%of homes built before 1919
  • 3.5%of homes with damp
  • 13.9%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 3 Surveys in Hastings, in 30 seconds

Which level
Choose a Level 3 for older, larger, altered or run-down homes. It goes further than a Level 2, with the likely cause of each defect and repair options.
Local stock
39.8% of Hastings 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 South East paid £669 to £895 for this survey, with a median of £695. 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. 39.8% of Hastings 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 Hastings compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How Hastings’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 191939.8%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp3.5%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard13.9%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard22.1%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 3 Surveys in Hastings: your questions

Do I need a Level 3 survey in Hastings?

If the home is older, larger, altered or in poor repair, yes. 39.8% of Hastings homes were built before 1919, the age where Level 3 earns its fee.

How common is damp in Hastings homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 3.5% of Hastings homes have a damp problem, well below the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Hastings?

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

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