Indicative starting prices
As a guide to our pricing: a Level 1 Home Survey starts from £350, a Level 2 Home Survey from £550, and a Level 3 Building Survey from £750. Specialist surveys — snagging from £450, property defects from £450, and buy-to-let from £650 — vary similarly with the property.
These are starting points, not the final figure. We confirm a fixed price for your specific property before any booking, so there are no surprises.
What affects the price
The main driver is the survey level, because a more detailed survey takes longer and produces a more in-depth report. Beyond that, the property itself matters: size and number of bedrooms, age, construction type, the extent of any extensions or alterations, and access.
An older, larger or heavily altered property generally costs more to survey than a compact, conventional, modern one — because there is more to inspect and explain.
Why the cheapest survey is rarely the best value
The point of a survey is to reduce the risk of an expensive surprise after purchase. Choosing too basic a survey for a complex property to save a small amount can be a false economy if it misses issues that detailed investigation would have explained. Match the survey level to the property, then compare price.
Key takeaways
- Survey level is the biggest factor in cost.
- Property size, age, type, alterations and access also affect the price.
- Indicative starts: Level 1 from £350, Level 2 from £550, Level 3 from £750.
- We confirm a fixed price for your property before you book.
- Match the survey level to the property before comparing on price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a building survey cost?
It depends on the level and the property. As a guide, our Level 1 Home Surveys start from £350, Level 2 from £550 and Level 3 from £750, with a fixed price confirmed for your specific property before booking.
Why do quotes vary between properties?
Larger, older or heavily altered properties take longer to inspect and produce a more detailed report, so they generally cost more than compact, conventional, modern homes.
Do you charge a fixed price?
Yes. We confirm a fixed price for your specific property before you book, so the cost is clear up front.
This guide is general information, not advice on a specific property. Every building differs — for findings specific to a property you are buying, book a survey.