HOME SURVEY / LEVEL 3
Level 3 survey.
Building Survey.
Detailed diagnosis, consequences, repair options and further investigation.
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 full structural survey, under its current name.
A Level 3 survey is often called a full structural survey; its current RICS name is a Home Survey Level 3 or Building Survey. It is the deeper choice for an older, altered, unusual or visibly defective home. Read the complete Level 3 survey guide, or check the published house-survey prices.
BEYOND THE FINISH
Understand the building behind the finish.
Tell the practice about extensions, loft conversions and work you hope to carry out. Level 3 gives more detailed advice on the building’s condition, likely causes of defects and repair options, helping you plan further investigations and future work.
INSPECTION DEPTH / EVIDENCE TO STRATEGY
Read the building, not just the symptom.
Explore how a Level 3 report connects visible evidence to construction context and a sensible repair path.
Start with the visible pattern.
A Level 3 survey gives more room to describe what is visible: its position, extent, relationship to neighbouring elements and the clues it presents.
THE SCOPE / WHAT YOU GET
The building explained.
- 01Detailed analysis of visible defects
- 02Likely causes and consequences
- 03Repair options, priorities and further investigation
- 04Pre- and post-survey conversations
THE BOUNDARY / EQUALLY IMPORTANT
What it is not.
It remains a visual, non-invasive inspection unless another scope is agreed. It is not destructive testing, a full services test, valuation or a guarantee against concealed defects.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
See what a report looks like.
Read our Level 2 sample report to see the format and condition ratings. This is a Level 2 example, not a Level 3 sample; Level 3 provides more detailed analysis of causes and repair options. 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 3 survey cover?+
A Level 3 Building Survey provides more detailed commentary on visible defects, likely causes, consequences, repair options and further investigation for older, altered or complex property.
02How much is a Level 3 survey?+
Published Level 3 prices start from £570. The exact fixed total is shown from the property facts before contact details are requested.
03Is a Level 3 survey a structural engineer's report?+
No. It is a detailed visual property survey. Where evidence needs calculation, monitoring, opening-up or specialist testing, it will recommend the appropriate further investigation.
LOCAL PAGES / LIVE COVERAGE
Price Level 3 in your area.
FIXED PRICE / NAMED PRACTICE