RICS Level 2 Home Survey
A clear assessment of the property before you commit to your purchase
A Level 2 Home Survey provides a professional assessment of a property’s condition, highlighting significant defects, maintenance requirements and matters that may affect your purchase.
It is generally suitable for conventional houses, bungalows and apartments of standard construction that appear to be in reasonable condition.
What does a Level 2 Home Survey include?
The inspection covers the accessible internal and external elements of the property, including the roof coverings, walls, windows, floors, roof space, drainage and visible parts of the building services.
The report identifies significant defects and explains:
• What the problem is
• What may be causing it
• Why it matters
• What further action is required
• Which type of contractor or specialist should be consulted
Clear and practical reporting
Rather than leaving you to interpret brief descriptions or traffic-light ratings, your report provides clear written guidance on the significance and priority of the matters identified.
Where appropriate, the report also provides practical timescales and indicative guidance on likely repair costs, helping you understand the potential financial implications before proceeding.
Is a Level 2 Home Survey suitable for the property?
A Level 2 Home Survey may be appropriate where the property is:
• Of conventional construction
• Relatively modern
• In generally reasonable condition
• Not extensively altered
• Unlikely to require substantial repairs
For older, altered, unusually constructed or visibly deteriorated properties, a Level 3 Building Survey will normally provide a more appropriate level of investigation and advice.
If you are uncertain which survey to choose, we will consider the property’s age, construction and apparent condition and recommend the most suitable option.
Contact Millfield Residential Surveying for a clear, no-obligation quotation and advice on the appropriate survey for your property.
