You get a clear report with a traffic light rating for each part of the home.
It suits a modern semi in Wigmore or a well-kept flat in Dunstable. For an old, large or much-altered home, a Level 3 survey is the better fit.
What Is a RICS Home Survey Level 2?
A Level 2 survey is a visual check of the home's condition. The surveyor looks at the roof, walls, windows, floors, damp, drains and services such as heating and electrics.
It used to be called a HomeBuyer Report. It sits between a basic mortgage valuation and the more detailed Level 3 survey.
How the Traffic Light Ratings Work
Each part of the home gets a rating. Green (1) means no repair is needed now. Amber (2) means a defect needs repair, but it is not serious or urgent.
Red (3) means a defect is serious, or needs repair or a closer look urgently. Red items are the ones to raise with your solicitor or the seller before you exchange.
Is a Level 2 Survey Right for Your Home?
Choose Level 2 for a standard house or flat built from common materials and in reasonable condition. Many family homes and newer flats fit this.
A Level 2 may not go deep enough for a very old, unusual or run-down home. The same goes for homes with big changes, like a loft conversion.
What a Level 2 Survey Does Not Cover
The surveyor does not lift floorboards, move heavy furniture or test the services. They report on what can be seen safely on the day.
If they spot something that needs a closer look, like a crack or damp, the report says so. You can then get a specialist in before you exchange contracts.
What You Get
- Traffic light rating for each part
- Checks for damp, roof problems and cracks
- Report in plain words, not jargon
- Repairs to raise before you buy
- Help choosing the right survey level
- Clear price before you book
- Open 7 days, 9am to 7pm
Areas We Cover
We cover every part of Luton, including Bury Park, High Town, Leagrave, Stopsley, Farley Hill, Marsh Farm, Limbury, Wigmore, Lewsey Farm, Sundon Park, plus these nearby towns.
- Dunstable
- Houghton Regis
- Harpenden
- St Albans
- Hemel Hempstead
- Leighton Buzzard
- Bedford
- Milton Keynes
RICS Home Survey Level 2: Your Questions Answered
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