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RICS Level 2 Home Survey: Expert Homebuyer Reports

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The Basics

What Is a Level 2 Home Survey?

A Level 2 survey is the middle of the three RICS survey levels. It is more detailed than a basic mortgage valuation, but less intensive than a Level 3 building survey. For most standard homes in reasonable condition, it is the right level of detail.

A well maintained British suburban detached house in bright summer daylight

Which Level

Level 2 vs Level 3

Level 2 Home Survey

The right choice for a well maintained home in reasonable condition.

  • Visual inspection of every accessible element
  • Condition ratings on a traffic light scale
  • Damp readings and an overview of the services
  • Best for properties built after about the 1930s

Level 3 Building Survey

Everything in Level 2, plus the depth an older property needs.

  • Everything included in a Level 2 survey
  • Establishes how the property is built and what it is built from
  • Detailed defect analysis with the probable cause explained
  • Estimated repair costs where a figure can be given
  • Specific comments on energy efficiency
  • Recommended for anything built before about the 1930s
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The Report

What Is Included in the Report?

  • Condition ratings

    Every element rated green, amber or red, so you can see at a glance what needs attention and what does not.

  • Damp readings

    Moisture readings taken throughout the property, with the likely cause identified wherever damp is found.

  • Roof and guttering

    The condition of the covering, flashings and rainwater goods, inspected from ground level and from inside the roof space.

  • Electrics and plumbing

    A visual overview of both, flagging anything that warrants a test by a qualified specialist.

  • Legal considerations

    The points your solicitor should raise with the seller before you exchange contracts.

  • Maintenance advice

    What to keep an eye on, and roughly when each item will need attention.

Add a valuation to your Level 2

A RICS market valuation and an insurance reinstatement figure, produced alongside the survey by the same Registered Valuer. Ask for it when you enquire and we will quote for both.

Suitability

Who Is This Survey For?

  • Standard properties

    Built after about the 1930s, of conventional brick and block construction.

  • Well maintained properties

    Homes that have been looked after, with no obvious signs of structural movement, subsidence or neglect. A property in poor condition or in need of modernisation warrants a Level 3.

  • A clear overall picture

    For buyers who want confidence in the purchase without a full structural inspection.

Meet the Founder

Nicholas Zorpides

MRICS, VRS, MSc, BSc (Hons) · Director

Nicholas qualified in 2017 and spent his early career at JLL, where he managed a commercial property portfolio valued between three and four billion pounds. He is MRICS accredited and an RICS Registered Valuer, and is personally involved in every survey and valuation the practice produces.

Nicholas Zorpides, MRICS Registered Valuer and founder of Nicholas and Co.

What our clients say

Don't just take our word for it

4.8 out of 5 on Google · 97 reviews · as of July 2026

  • Really great service from Nicholas & Co. Went with the level 2 homebuyers survey and was impressed with the thoroughness of the inspection. Document was easy to understand, lots of details and images to support. Also had a 15 minute post consultation (on Bank Holiday Monday at late notice) to ask any further questions. Would highly recommend and would definitely use Nicholas & Co again if needed.

    Dylan Pearsonon Google

  • Excellent service from Nicholas & Co. Surveyors. Communication was clear and efficient, and the RICS Level 2 survey report was detailed, professional, and easy to understand. The consultation call afterwards was very helpful in answering our questions. We felt well informed throughout and would definitely recommend them.

    Georgios Ron Google

  • Amazing team at Nicholas & Co. They assisted us with a RICS/Redbook report on a very complicated property and they were extremely professional and went above and beyond. The report provided was very in-depth and informative, covering every perceivable aspect. Their service was impeccable and I would highly recommend them.

    Jo-Anne Williamson Google

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Level 2 home survey cost?

Price depends on the size and purchase price of the property. Answer five quick questions and you will get an instant quote, with no obligation.

How long does the survey take?

It depends on what is found on site. The more items that need investigating, the longer it takes, and size matters too: a five bedroom house takes considerably longer than a one bedroom flat. An experienced surveyor works faster, not slower, but never at the cost of what the report has to cover. Expect your written report within seven working days.

Do I need to be there?

No. We collect the keys through the agent and can talk you through the findings by phone once the report is with you.

Should I get a Level 2 or a Level 3?

RICS recommend a Level 3 Building Survey for any property more than 80 years old, because it will have been built with techniques and materials that are no longer in use. For a well maintained home newer than that, a Level 2 is usually right. For anything older, larger, significantly altered, or in poor condition or in need of modernisation, a Level 3 is the safer choice, and we will say so before you book.

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