Our Level 2 Homebuyer Survey gives you a clear, traffic-light rated assessment of a property's condition — written in plain English so you can act with confidence, negotiate from strength, or walk away informed.
What is a Level 2 Survey?
A RICS Level 2 Homebuyer Survey is a professional inspection of a property's visible condition, carried out by a qualified RICS surveyor. It covers the structure, fabric, and key elements of the building, and uses a traffic-light rating system to flag the urgency of any issues found.
It is the most widely used survey for conventional homes in reasonable condition — giving you what you need to make a fully informed buying decision without the depth of a Level 3 structural investigation.
Is this the right survey?
It covers the majority of residential purchases — but knowing whether it fits your property helps you get the most from your investment.
What's Included
Every Level 2 survey we carry out is a thorough, methodical inspection of all visible and accessible elements of the property — inside and out.
Condition of roof coverings, gutters, fascias, soffits, and chimney stacks — a common source of hidden water ingress.
External and internal walls checked for movement, cracking, or damp; floors and ceilings inspected for signs of structural concern.
Frames, glazing, and lintels assessed for condition, security risk, and whether they are performing as intended.
Readings taken throughout with a damp meter to identify rising damp, penetrating damp, or condensation issues that may not be visible to the eye.
A visual check of heating, plumbing, drainage, and electrical installations — noting any visible concerns and recommending specialist testing where appropriate.
Where further specialist investigation is recommended — such as drainage CCTV or electrical testing — this is clearly flagged in the report with guidance on next steps.
How It Works
Share the property address and we'll provide a fixed fee quote with available inspection dates, usually within one business day.
Your RICS surveyor carries out a thorough on-site inspection, typically taking two to three hours depending on the property's size.
Your Level 2 report is delivered within three business days, traffic-light rated, clearly written, and ready to act on.
We're available to walk you through any findings, help you understand the ratings, and advise on your next steps, all included.
Why it matters
Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions you'll make. A Level 2 survey gives you the independent evidence to move forward, or the leverage to renegotiate before it's too late.
Our surveyors have no relationship with estate agents, mortgage lenders, or vendors. The report is written for you alone, with one goal: making sure you know what you're buying.
Problems found after completion are yours to fix. A survey carried out before exchange puts you in control, not the vendor.
We explain every condition rating in plain English, and are available to talk you through your report personally — so nothing gets lost in translation.
A Condition Rating 3 finding gives you documented, professional evidence to renegotiate the purchase price or request repairs before exchange.
Get in touch for a fixed fee quote and we'll confirm availability within one business day.
Book Your SurveyGet in Touch
Complete the form with the property details and we'll send you a fixed fee quote along with available inspection dates. Or reach us directly by phone or email.