House surveys made simple
Fixed-fee quotes from a panel of RICS-regulated chartered surveyors — side by side, no obligation.
HomeBuyer survey for conventional properties in reasonable condition.
HomeBuyer survey with a market valuation included.
Detailed building survey for older, larger or altered properties.
How it works
No phone tag, no sales pressure. Just clear, comparable prices.
Answer a few quick questions about the property and the survey you need so we can calculate your quotes.
See fixed-fee quotes from RICS-regulated surveyors side by side, with ratings, distance and a clear fee breakdown.
Choose the surveyor that's right for you on price and reputation — not guesswork.
Why Surveyors Compared
Every quote is an all-in fixed fee covering the inspection, the report and VAT — no surprises later.
Compare RICS Level 2 (HomeBuyer) and Level 3 (Building Survey) so you get the depth your property needs.
Our panel is made up of chartered surveyors regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Compare surveyors by independent review scores, not just price, so you choose with confidence.
Quotes appear on screen straight away — no waiting for a callback to learn the price.
We only share your details with the surveyor you choose. GDPR-compliant and never sold on.
The basics
A house survey is an independent inspection of a property's condition by a qualified, RICS-regulated chartered surveyor. It tells you the true condition of the home you're buying, flags defects that could cost you later, and gives you the evidence to renegotiate or budget for repairs. It is not the same as a lender's mortgage valuation, which only checks the property is worth roughly what you're paying.
RICS surveys come in three levels, and the right one depends on the property's age, condition and construction:
Comparing fixed-fee quotes side by side makes it easy to see the true cost for the level you need — so you can pick a surveyor on value and reputation, not guesswork.
Questions
It depends on the survey level you choose and the value and size of the property. A RICS Level 2 (HomeBuyer) survey is the most common choice; a Level 3 (Building Survey) costs more because it's more detailed. The best way to find a competitive price is to compare fixed-fee quotes side by side — which is exactly what this site does.
A mortgage valuation only confirms the property is worth roughly what you're paying, and is done for the lender. A house survey is an independent inspection of the property's condition, carried out for you, to flag defects and repairs before you commit.
For a modern, conventional home in good condition, a Level 1 or Level 2 survey is usually enough. For an older, larger, unusual or altered property — or one you plan to renovate — a Level 3 Building Survey is the safer choice.
Every surveyor on our panel is RICS-regulated (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), so you can compare on reviews and price with confidence.
Comparing quotes is completely free and there's no obligation. You only pay the surveyor you choose to go ahead with.
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