Level 2 & Level 3 Home Surveys for London and the South East

At Morguard Building Surveyors, we provide detailed RICS-regulated Home Surveys designed to give you a full understanding of your property’s condition before you buy.

Our inspections follow Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) guidelines and include a careful visual assessment of all accessible parts of the building using non-invasive techniques. 

Our team brings more than 50 years of combined surveying and construction experience, and we deliver completed reports within four working days. 

More than 50 years of combined surveying and construction experience, with reports delivered within four working days. 

A Level 2 Home Survey is generally suitable for conventionally constructed houses, flats and bungalows that appear to be in reasonable condition. It provides a detailed visual assessment of the property and identifies significant defects, maintenance concerns and matters requiring further investigation.

This level may be appropriate when the property is built from common materials, has a relatively simple layout and has not been extensively altered. We will discuss the property with you before confirming whether Level 2 is the appropriate choice.
 

• A pre-inspection call to discuss your concerns 
• An inspection of visible and accessible areas 
• Identification of significant defects and condition issues 
• Advice about repairs, maintenance and further investigations 
• A bespoke report with photographs 
• An initial post-inspection debrief 
• Follow-up support after receiving the report

 A Level 3 Home Survey is the most comprehensive RICS Home Survey. It is normally recommended for older, larger, altered, unusual or visibly defective properties, as well as homes requiring extensive renovation or where major works are planned.

The survey provides an in-depth assessment of the property’s construction and condition. It explains significant defects, considers their likely causes and consequences, and provides advice about repairs, maintenance and further investigation.

• A thorough inspection of visible and accessible areas 
• Detailed assessment of construction and condition 
• Explanation of significant defects and their likely causes 
• Advice about necessary repairs and maintenance 
• Recommendations for specialist investigations where appropriate 
• Estimated remedial costs, where included in Morguard’s service 
• A bespoke photographic report 
• Direct discussion with your surveyor 
• An informal opinion of the property’s appraised value, where included. This is not a formal RICS market valuation. 
• A property report that includes comparable sold properties, local area information, complete with zoomable photos and maps.
   

RICS describes Level 3 as the most comprehensive survey and recommends it for large, older, unusual, altered or run-down properties. RICS guidance

A Level 3 Survey is more comprehensive and ideal for older, larger, or non-standard properties. It includes in-depth analysis, repair advice, and estimated remedial costs in every survey. 

If needed, we can also connect you with trusted specialist contractors such as electricians, roofers, and damp experts.

Subject to access, safety and the agreed level of service, a Morguard surveyor will visually inspect the accessible parts of the property, including:
 

• Roof coverings and accessible roof spaces 
• Chimneys, rainwater goods and external walls 
• Windows, external doors and visible joinery 
• Internal walls, ceilings and floors 
• Accessible cellars and basements 
• Garages, permanent outbuildings and boundaries 
• Visible parts of services and drainage 
• The grounds within the property’s boundaries
• Carry out a full inspection of all visible and accessible building elements — roofs, walls, floors, windows, doors, chimneys, garages, cellars, and outbuildings

Home Surveys are primarily visual and non-destructive. Surveyors do not normally open up the building fabric, move heavy furniture or test service installations. Any access restrictions and inspection limitations will be explained in your report. 

Our focus is on finding potential problems early and explaining them in plain English, so you can make confident, informed decisions.

• RICS-regulated independent surveying practice 
• More than 50 years of combined surveying and construction experience 
• Pre-inspection discussion with your surveyor 
• Initial debrief following the inspection 
• Bespoke photographic reports delivered within four working days 
• Follow-up questions answered at no additional charge 
• £1 million Professional Indemnity Insurance 
• £5 million Public Liability Insurance 
• Rated 5.0 on Trustpilot, based on more than 300 customer reviews on Trustpilot, based on more than 300 customer reviews
   

At Morguard, our priority is simple — to identify issues, explain them clearly, and give you confidence in your property purchase.

📞 Call us today on 020 3662 6586 or 07900 882371 to book your survey or request a quote.