
RPSA Level 1 Home Survey
Condition Report for Newer Properties
A concise overview of the property's condition, suitable for newer or well-maintained homes.
Areas We Cover
Sale sits within our core service area, so we can usually attend quickly and turn the report around fast. Every survey is carried out personally by an RPSA-certified surveyor and written in plain English, with condition ratings, clear priorities and a free follow-up call to talk through what the findings mean before you commit.
Get advice on the right surveySale is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, between Altrincham and Manchester and served by the Metrolink (Sale, Brooklands and Dane Road stops). Its mix of period and more modern housing is typical of inner Trafford, and as a local practice we cover Sale alongside neighbouring areas including Altrincham, Timperley, Stretford and Urmston.
Compare our RPSA-qualified building survey services available in Sale. From Level 1 Home Surveys to Level 3 Building Surveys, we'll help you choose the right survey for your property.

Condition Report for Newer Properties
A concise overview of the property's condition, suitable for newer or well-maintained homes.

Comprehensive Survey for Most Homes
A more detailed inspection identifying visible defects and areas requiring attention or maintenance.

Full Structural Survey for Older or Complex Properties
A comprehensive Level 3 survey of the structure and condition — ideal before a house purchase on older or more complex properties.

RPSA Defect Diagnosis & Reporting
A focused inspection to investigate specific issues such as damp, cracking, or structural concerns.

RPSA Survey for Landlords & Investors
A practical assessment for landlords, highlighting condition, risks, and ongoing maintenance considerations.

RPSA New Build Snagging Inspection
An inspection of a newly built property to identify defects prior to final handover.
A simple, transparent process for property surveys in Sale, from booking to report within 5 working days.
Call us or request a quote online. We'll discuss your property and recommend the right survey level.
Our RPSA qualified surveyor conducts a thorough inspection using professional equipment including drones.
Get your comprehensive survey report with clear findings, photos, and recommendations.
Call us or request a quote online. We'll discuss your property and recommend the right survey level.
Our RPSA qualified surveyor conducts a thorough inspection using professional equipment including drones.
Get your comprehensive survey report with clear findings, photos, and recommendations.
Quick links to nearby areas and the survey services we offer.
Related Survey Examples
Browse recent building survey examples relevant to buyers and property owners in Sale. These examples highlight the kinds of issues that can be uncovered in surveys, from roofing and structural concerns to dampness, drainage and general defects.
Cheshire East
This Level 3 Building Survey on a listed period property in Cheshire East found a substantial boundary wall bulging and leaning out of vertical, extensive deterioration and inappropriate hard mortar repairs to traditional solid walls, localised internal damp behind modern dry lining, and an unverified alteration containing electrical, plumbing and heating services.
Read survey examplePrestbury, Cheshire
A newer, higher-value home is not automatically a low-risk purchase. This Level 3 Building Survey in Prestbury, Cheshire identified foul water escaping from a lower ground floor WC, a separate area of penetrating damp with a clear external cause, concealed plumbing leaks in service cupboards, and an underground drainage system that could not be inspected.
Read survey exampleWilmslow, Cheshire
This Level 3 Building Survey on an inter-war detached house in Wilmslow, Cheshire recorded severe saturation and mould growth to an upstairs en-suite, and traced the likely cause outwards to defective roof coverings, chimney detailing and failed cast-iron rainwater goods rather than to condensation.
Read survey exampleFAQs
Yes. We are based in Altrincham, just a few minutes from Sale, and Sale is within our core service area along with Timperley, Stretford, Urmston and the wider Trafford borough.
It depends on the property's age, type and condition. A Level 1 Home Survey suits newer, conventional homes; a Level 2 Home Survey is the most common choice for typical Sale housing in reasonable condition; and a Level 3 Building Survey suits older, extended or altered properties. We're happy to recommend the right level before you book.
Because Sale is close to our Altrincham base we can usually attend promptly, and survey reports are typically delivered within 5 working days of the inspection.