HOME SURVEY / LEVEL 2
Level 2 survey.
Home Survey.
Condition ratings, defects, maintenance and matters to raise before exchange.
PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE
RICS-regulated practices.
Checked before matching.
- 01PRACTICE CHECKRICS regulation and insurance checked
A practice cannot be quoted until its RICS firm registration and professional indemnity insurance have been checked.
- 02RECOGNISED SCOPECurrent RICS standard
Delivered in line with the current RICS Home Survey Standard.
- 03CLEAR RESPONSIBILITYPlatform matched. Practice accountable.
SurveyChoice quotes, matches and books. The named practice delivers the professional service.
THE SERVICE / IN PLAIN ENGLISH
The HomeBuyer Survey, under its current name.
A Level 2 survey is often called a HomeBuyer Survey or HomeBuyer Report; its current RICS name is a Home Survey Level 2. It is the practical condition-and-advice survey for a conventional home in reasonable condition. Read the complete Level 2 survey guide, or check the published house-survey prices.
BEYOND THE FINISH
What will this home need from you?
Look past the décor to the condition of the roof, floors, windows and doors. Level 2 helps you understand visible defects and maintenance priorities in a conventional home. Use the findings to plan next steps and obtain repair quotes where needed.
INSPECTION DEPTH / CONDITION TO ACTION
See the condition. Know the next move.
Explore how a Level 2 report turns an accessible inspection into a clear condition record.
Visible condition, element by element.
The survey records the accessible parts of the home in a consistent order, so the condition of the roof, walls, windows and services can be read at a glance.
THE SCOPE / WHAT YOU GET
A clear condition record.
- 01Condition rating for each visible element
- 02Practical defect and maintenance commentary
- 03Matters to raise before exchange
- 04Pre- and post-survey conversations
THE BOUNDARY / EQUALLY IMPORTANT
What it is not.
It is not a detailed structural investigation, valuation or repair specification. If the home is old, heavily altered, unusual or already showing defects, Level 3 is usually the better conversation.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
See what a report looks like.
Read our Level 2 sample report to see the format and condition ratings. The practice’s Terms of Engagement confirm the scope for your property.
BEFORE THE INSPECTION
Bring your questions, too.
- 01Roof and floor timbers: ask what can be accessed and what will remain concealed.
- 02Windows and doors: flag sticking frames, damaged glazing or misting between panes.
- 03Conversions and extensions: share what you know and ask your conveyancer about planning and building regulations records.
- 04The setting: mention nearby trees or known mining history, and ask which searches or specialist advice may be needed.
KNOW THE LIMITS
A closer look, with clear boundaries.
A survey cannot reveal everything behind finishes or in inaccessible spaces. Cracks, staining and distortion can still provide useful clues. The report explains inspection limitations and where further checks are needed. Property searches, specialist investigations and contractor quotations are separate from the survey unless expressly included in the practice’s terms.
FROM QUOTE TO INSPECTION
Know what happens next.
- 01Get your fixed quote
Enter the postcode and property details to check availability and price. Compare the two survey levels if you are unsure which fits.
- 02Review your instruction
Confirm your details, review the named practice, and accept the professional Terms of Engagement yourself. SurveyChoice arranges the booking; the independent practice delivers your survey.
- 03Pay, then arrange access
Once the practice has accepted and the required terms are complete, pay securely through your private booking. The practice then agrees access and confirms the appointment. Payment alone does not reserve an inspection date.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Before you ask.
01What does a Level 2 survey cover?+
A Level 2 survey records the visible condition of the property, rates key elements and highlights repairs, maintenance and further investigation for a conventional home in reasonable condition.
02How much is a Level 2 survey?+
Published Level 2 prices start from £335. The fixed total depends on the property facts and is shown before contact details are requested.
03When should I choose Level 3 instead?+
Choose Level 3 where the home is older, altered, unusual, visibly defective or needs causes and repair options explained in more depth.
LOCAL PAGES / LIVE COVERAGE
Price Level 2 in your area.
FIXED PRICE / NAMED PRACTICE