A RICS Level 2 Home Survey (formerly known as a HomeBuyer Report) is a detailed visual inspection of the property, designed to highlight any significant issues that could affect its value or future maintenance.
Ideal for conventional properties in reasonable condition, it provides clear, jargon-free advice on the condition of the building, including any urgent defects or areas that may need attention.
This survey is especially useful for buyers who want reassurance before committing to a purchase, offering a professional overview without going into the more intrusive detail of a full structural survey.
What is a Level 2 Home Survey?
An RICS Level 2 Home Survey is an intermediate level survey and there are two types of Level 2 Surveys available:
- Level 2 (Survey and Valuation)
- Level 2 (Survey Only)
When is a Level 2 Home Survey Suitable?
- If the property is a conventional house, flat or bungalow built of common building materials, is in a reasonable condition and has not been extensively altered or extended.
A Level 2 Home Survey is generally not considered suitable if the property is:
- Historic
- Is in a run-down condition
- Has been extensively altered or extended
- Unique or complex
What is included In a Level 2 Home Survey?
- A visual inspection of the building, its services (without tests) and the grounds.
- An inspection of concealed areas which are accessible, normally used and opened up by the building occupants. Typical examples include roof spaces, basements and cellars.
- Advice on any repairs or replacements the property needs.
- A market valuation to advise what is a reasonable price to pay for the property (if required).
- A reinstatement cost to advise on the rebuild costs for insurance purposes (if required).
An RICS Level 2 Home Survey does not include pictures within the report as standard although this can be provided as an additional service if required.
Why choose Bailey & Johnston?
Each Level 2 Home Survey is undertaken by an experienced RICS Chartered Building Surveyor and Registered Valuer. Our surveyors are locally based across Merseyside and the North West – including Ormskirk, Warrington, Burscough, Southport and surrounding towns – giving them strong local knowledge of the wide variety of property types and the typical defects they are likely to encounter.
Our admin team and your allocated surveyor are on hand to provide advice throughout every stage of the process including after you have received the report.
We offer a turnaround time of 5 working days from the date of inspection until you receive your report.
Recent Level 2 Survey Properties
A selection of properties we’ve surveyed – with locations to show our coverage area.
Liverpool
Liverpool
Melling
Bootle
Where can I find out more information?
If you have any queries or would like to understand more about the Level 2 Survey, please contact admin@baileyjohnston.co.uk who will be happy to answer any questions which you may have. Alternatively, please fill out and submit the contact form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
