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Level 3 survey · London

Level 3 building surveys in London. For the 28.5% built before 1919.

The local housing stock is the reason to choose your survey carefully. In London, 28.5% of homes were built before 1919 and 6.4% have a damp problem.

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RICS Level 3 Surveys in London: a surveyor Homie on a ladder torching a crack in an old wall
  • £845median paid in London, 67 bookings
  • 28.5%of homes built before 1919
  • 6.4%of homes with damp
  • 4.8%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 3 Surveys in London, 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
28.5% of London 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 London paid £725 to £949 for this survey, with a median of £845. 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. 28.5% of London 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 London compares with its neighbours

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

Local homes

How London’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 191928.5%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp6.4%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard4.8%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard13.2%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 3 Surveys in London: your questions

Do I need a Level 3 survey in London?

If the home is older, larger, altered or in poor repair, yes. 28.5% of London homes were built before 1919, the age where Level 3 earns its fee.

How common is damp in London homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 6.4% of London homes have a damp problem, above the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in London?

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

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