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 with an agreed price (or value) up to £500,000. The fee depends on the agreed price and is confirmed in writing before you instruct.

Level 2: from £649; Typically 5 working days
Level 2 Plus: from £849; Typically 5 working days
Level 3: from £895; 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 £649	Level 2 Plusfrom £849	Level 3from £895
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 £799)	Add for £150 (from £999)	Add for £150 (from £1,045)
Reinstatement cost estimate (insurance)	Available, from £399	Available, from £399	Available, from £399
Call with Joe to go through the report	15 minutes	30 minutes	30 minutes
Pre-inspection call, labelled photo pack, measured floorplan (GIA)	Not included	Included	Included
Negotiation summary and tailored conveyancer questions	Not included	Included	Included
Repair priority plan with indicative cost bands	Not included	Included (a guide only, not a quote)	Repair priorities included; get contractor quotes for costs
Email follow-up questions	One follow-up enquiry	3 months	3 months
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	Same ratings and layout, shorter entries	Same ratings and layout, shorter entries	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; above that, the fee depends on the agreed price (or the value, if you are not buying) and rises in steps, and it 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)	£495
Market rental valuation	£475
Market value and rental valuation	£575
Help to Buy valuation	£325
Shared ownership or staircasing valuation	£375
Probate valuation	£650
Capital Gains Tax valuation	£695
Matrimonial valuation	£750
Desktop market valuation	£425
Regeneration buy-back valuation (acting for leaseholders and owners)	Quoted
Housing associations and councils (panel, acquisitions, Right to Buy subcontract)	Quoted

New-build snagging

A fixed fee, including all taxes and fees: £325 for a flat and £425 for a house. About snagging inspections.

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 estimate (insurance rebuild cost)Available on its own, or alongside a survey and valuationFrom £399
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

Guide: how much does a home survey cost?

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, the fee depends on the agreed price (or the value, if you are not buying) and rises in steps. 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 £799, Level 2 Plus with valuation from £999 and Level 3 with valuation from £1,045. 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