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Level 3 survey · Hereford

Level 3 building surveys in Hereford. For the 26.7% built before 1919.

The local housing stock is the reason to choose your survey carefully. In Hereford, 26.7% of homes were built before 1919 and 9.1% have a damp problem.

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RICS Level 3 Surveys in Hereford: a surveyor Homie on a ladder torching a crack in an old wall
  • £685median paid in West Midlands, 59 bookings
  • 26.7%of homes built before 1919
  • 9.1%of homes with damp
  • 15.4%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 3 Surveys in Hereford, 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
26.7% of Hereford 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 West Midlands paid £645 to £775 for this survey, with a median of £685. 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. 26.7% of Hereford 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

Local homes

How Hereford’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 191926.7%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp9.1%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard15.4%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard22.7%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 3 Surveys in Hereford: your questions

Do I need a Level 3 survey in Hereford?

If the home is older, larger, altered or in poor repair, yes. 26.7% of Hereford homes were built before 1919, the age where Level 3 earns its fee.

How common is damp in Hereford homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 9.1% of Hereford homes have a damp problem, well above the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Hereford?

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

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