How a house survey works

Surveys explained Chartered surveyor vs building surveyor: the difference A chartered surveyor is a surveyor who holds chartered membership of a professional body, most often the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRI... 6 min read → Surveys explained Do I need a survey when buying a house? A survey is not a legal requirement when buying a house, and a lender's mortgage valuation is not a survey. A RICS survey is the only independent repo... 5 min read → Surveys explained How to choose a building surveyor near you To choose a building surveyor near you, check that the surveyor belongs to a recognised professional body such as the RICS, the CIOB or the RPSA, that... 5 min read → Surveys explained Independent roof survey: when you need one An independent roof survey is an inspection of a roof by a surveyor who is not selling the repair. It checks the covering, ridges, valleys, chimneys,... 4 min read → Surveys explained Level 2 or Level 3 survey: which do you need? Choose a Level 2 survey only for a conventional home built from 1985 onwards, in good or reasonable condition and not significantly altered. Choose a... 4 min read → Surveys explained RICS building survey: what a Level 3 survey covers A RICS building survey, the Level 3 Building Survey, is the most detailed survey of a home's condition under the RICS Home Survey Standard. A RICS sur... 6 min read → Surveys explained RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Report explained The RICS Level 2 survey, formerly known as the HomeBuyer Report, is a general check of the condition of the main visible parts of a home, inside and o... 5 min read → Surveys explained What do surveyors look for when surveying a house? When surveying a house, a surveyor works methodically from the roof down and from the outside in, looking for structural movement and cracking, roof a... 11 min read → Surveys explained What is a structural survey? A buyer's guide A structural survey is the old name for what is now the RICS Level 3 Building Survey: the most detailed survey of a home's condition. A chartered surv... 6 min read →