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Level 3 survey · Swindon

Level 3 building surveys in Swindon. For the 13.3% built before 1919.

The local housing stock is the reason to choose your survey carefully. In Swindon, 13.3% of homes were built before 1919 and 4.3% have a damp problem.

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RICS Level 3 Surveys in Swindon: a surveyor Homie on a ladder torching a crack in an old wall
  • £675median paid in South West, 130 bookings
  • 13.3%of homes built before 1919
  • 4.3%of homes with damp
  • 6.6%with a serious hazard
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The short answer

RICS Level 3 Surveys in Swindon, 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
13.3% of Swindon 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 South West paid £645 to £763 for this survey, with a median of £675. 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. 13.3% of Swindon 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 Swindon compares with its neighbours

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

  • Chippenham £328,102+13.7%
  • Swindon £263,685+15.3%

Local homes

How Swindon’s homes compare with England

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

  • Built before 191913.3%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp4.3%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard6.6%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard11.9%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

RICS Level 3 Surveys in Swindon: your questions

Do I need a Level 3 survey in Swindon?

If the home is older, larger, altered or in poor repair, yes. 13.3% of Swindon homes were built before 1919, the age where Level 3 earns its fee.

How common is damp in Swindon homes?

The English Housing Survey estimates 4.3% of Swindon homes have a damp problem, below the England average of 5.5%.

How long does a survey take in Swindon?

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

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