Survey and valuation fees in London

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.

Level 2: from £499; Typically 5 working days
Level 2 Plus: from £599; Typically 5 working days
Level 3: from £699; Typically 7 working days

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Which survey depth?

All three follow the RICS Home Survey Standard and use the same condition ratings. 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.

Level 2, Level 2 Plus and Level 3 survey comparison
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
Included in every survey
Written quote	The full fee in writing before you instruct	The full fee in writing before you instruct	The full fee in writing before you instruct
Payment	Payment is required before the inspection	Payment is required before the inspection	Payment is required before the inspection
Sample report	Read the Level 2 sample	Read the Level 2 Plus sample	Read the Level 3 sample

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.

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 fees, from, for properties valued up to £500,000
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 2
A 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 Plus
A 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 3

Still unsure? Call 020 7088 8125 and Joe will recommend the right survey for the property, with no obligation.

Questions about fees

Full terms: terms of service

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.

Get a written quote

Send the property details and you will receive the exact fee in writing before you instruct.

Call Joe: 020 7088 8125