Fees
Survey and valuation fees in London
JBS Surveying is led by Joe Weaver MSc AssocRICS MRPSA, RICS Registered Valuer, and regulated by RICS. The fees below are the full fee, including all taxes and fees, for a property valued up to £500,000.
Not sure which depth you need? Compare Level 2, Level 2 Plus and Level 3 below, or read a sample report first.
Which survey depth?
All three follow the RICS Home Survey Standard and use the same condition ratings. The difference is how much the report explains: Level 2 tells you the condition, Level 2 Plus adds how the building is put together, and Level 3 adds why defects have happened and what repair is likely to involve.
| Feature | Level 2From £499 | Level 2 PlusFrom £599 | Level 3From £699 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Conventional houses and flats in reasonable condition | Converted, period or higher-value flats, and well-kept homes where you want more explanation | Older, larger, altered or unusual properties, or where you plan significant work |
| Inspection | Visual inspection of the accessible parts of the property | As Level 2, with closer reporting on construction, insulation, ventilation and damp management | More extensive inspection; hatches opened and loose floorboards lifted where permitted and safe |
| Report style | Concise: a condition rating and a clear paragraph for each element | Level 2 content plus construction and context paragraphs | Detailed: construction, condition, likely cause, repair options and implications |
| RICS condition ratings (1, 2, 3, NI) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Construction and context paragraphs | No | Yes | Yes |
| Defect cause and repair scope | Summary advice on repairs and maintenance | Summary advice on repairs and maintenance | Likely cause, repair options and priorities |
| Further investigation advice | Yes, where needed | Yes, where needed | Yes, with what the investigation should cover |
| Market valuation | Add for £150 (from £649) | Add for £150 (from £749) | Add for £150 (from £849) |
| Reinstatement cost assessment | Add-on, £175 | Add-on, £175 | Add-on, £175 |
| Call with Joe to go through the report | Included | Included | Included |
| Typical turnaround | 5 working days after inspection | 5 working days after inspection | 7 working days after inspection |
| ‘From’ fee | From £499See a sample Level 2 report | From £599See a sample Level 2 Plus report | From £699See a sample Level 3 report |
Level 2
From £499- Best for
- Conventional houses and flats in reasonable condition
- Inspection
- Visual inspection of the accessible parts of the property
- Report style
- Concise: a condition rating and a clear paragraph for each element
- RICS condition ratings (1, 2, 3, NI)
- Yes
- Construction and context paragraphs
- No
- Defect cause and repair scope
- Summary advice on repairs and maintenance
- Further investigation advice
- Yes, where needed
- Market valuation
- Add for £150 (from £649)
- Reinstatement cost assessment
- Add-on, £175
- Call with Joe to go through the report
- Included
- Typical turnaround
- 5 working days after inspection
Level 2 Plus
From £599- Best for
- Converted, period or higher-value flats, and well-kept homes where you want more explanation
- Inspection
- As Level 2, with closer reporting on construction, insulation, ventilation and damp management
- Report style
- Level 2 content plus construction and context paragraphs
- RICS condition ratings (1, 2, 3, NI)
- Yes
- Construction and context paragraphs
- Yes
- Defect cause and repair scope
- Summary advice on repairs and maintenance
- Further investigation advice
- Yes, where needed
- Market valuation
- Add for £150 (from £749)
- Reinstatement cost assessment
- Add-on, £175
- Call with Joe to go through the report
- Included
- Typical turnaround
- 5 working days after inspection
Level 3
From £699- Best for
- Older, larger, altered or unusual properties, or where you plan significant work
- Inspection
- More extensive inspection; hatches opened and loose floorboards lifted where permitted and safe
- Report style
- Detailed: construction, condition, likely cause, repair options and implications
- RICS condition ratings (1, 2, 3, NI)
- Yes
- Construction and context paragraphs
- Yes
- Defect cause and repair scope
- Likely cause, repair options and priorities
- Further investigation advice
- Yes, with what the investigation should cover
- Market valuation
- Add for £150 (from £849)
- Reinstatement cost assessment
- Add-on, £175
- Call with Joe to go through the report
- Included
- Typical turnaround
- 7 working days after inspection
Fees are the full fee, including all taxes and fees. The 'from' fee applies to properties valued up to £500,000; fees rise in steps with property value and can be higher for large, listed, altered or non-standard properties. Every quote is confirmed in writing before you instruct.
Survey fees
Each survey can include a market valuation for £150 more. Payment is required before the inspection.
Level 2 Home Survey
From £499
Typically within 5 working days of the inspection.
Level 2 Plus Home Survey
From £599
Typically within 5 working days of the inspection.
Level 3 Building Survey
From £699
Typically within 7 working days of the inspection.
Level 2 Survey and Valuation
From £649
Typically within 5 working days of the inspection.
Level 2 Plus Survey and Valuation
From £749
Typically within 5 working days of the inspection.
Level 3 Building Survey and Valuation
From £849
Typically within 7 working days of the inspection.
Valuation fees
RICS Red Book valuations for the purpose and intended users agreed before instruction. Inspected valuations are typically issued within 5 working days of the inspection; desktop valuations 5 working days from instruction and payment.
| Valuation | From |
|---|---|
| Market valuation (private) | £349 |
| Market rental valuation | £349 |
| Market value and rental valuation | £449 |
| Help to Buy valuation | £299 |
| Shared ownership or staircasing valuation | £299 |
| Probate valuation | £599 |
| Capital Gains Tax valuation | £599 |
| Matrimonial valuation | £599 |
| Desktop market valuation | £299 |
Add-ons
Every survey includes a call with Joe to go through the report (weekday slots between 4pm and 6pm). These can be added:
- Add a market valuation to any survey£150
- Reinstatement cost assessment (insurance rebuild cost)When added to a survey or valuation; standalone on request£175
- Follow-up consultation beyond the included report call£75
- Reinspection or return visit£150
- Urgent or fast-track reportSubject to availability, confirmed with your quote15% to 25% of the fee
How to choose
A 1990s purpose-built flat, or a post-war house in reasonable condition
Level 2
Conventional construction and no obvious alterations or concerns. A Level 2 gives you condition ratings and clear advice without detail you do not need.
About Level 2A flat in a converted Victorian house, a period mansion flat, or a higher-value flat
Level 2 Plus
Shared structure, older fabric and lease responsibilities make construction and context matter. Level 2 Plus adds that explanation to the Level 2 format.
About Level 2 PlusA Victorian or Edwardian house that has been extended, shows cracking or damp, or needs work
Level 3
Where the building is older, altered or showing defects, a Level 3 explains likely causes and repair options so you can budget and negotiate before you commit.
About Level 3Still unsure? Call 020 7088 8125 and Joe will recommend the right survey for the property, with no obligation.
Questions about fees
What affects the fee?
The service you choose, the property's value, and its size, age, construction and condition. Large, listed, altered or non-standard properties take longer to inspect and report on, so the fee can be higher. We confirm the fee in writing before you instruct.
What does the 'from' fee mean?
The 'from' fee is the full fee for a property valued up to £500,000, including all taxes and fees. Above that, fees rise in steps with property value. Your written quote shows the exact fee for your property.
When is a Level 3 survey worth the extra cost?
Choose Level 3 if the property is older, has been extended or altered, shows signs of movement or dampness, is of unusual construction, or if you plan significant work. The report explains likely causes and repair options, which helps you budget and negotiate before you commit.
Can I add a valuation to my survey?
Yes. A market valuation can be added to any survey for £150, so a Level 2 Survey and Valuation is from £649, Level 2 Plus with valuation from £749 and Level 3 with valuation from £849. The valuation is prepared for the purpose and intended users agreed at instruction. If a lender is an intended user, check its requirements first, because lenders commonly appoint their own panel valuer.
How quickly will I get my report, and can it be faster?
Level 2 and Level 2 Plus reports are typically issued within 5 working days of the inspection, Level 3 within 7 working days, and valuations within 5 working days. An urgent or fast-track report may be possible for an additional 15% to 25% of the fee, subject to availability. Ask when you enquire.
When do I pay?
Payment is required before the inspection. Your written quote and terms of engagement confirm the fee and how to pay before anything is booked.
Full terms: terms of service.
Get a written quote
Send the property details and you will receive the exact fee in writing before you instruct.