RESIDENTIAL SURVEYS

Being forewarned is forearmed. Choose from three levels of RICS home surveys.

Choosing the right home survey will help highlight any serious problems and advise you of the specific risks before you commit to the process of buying or selling a property.

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RICS qualified surveyors backed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

At Bramble & Wagg, we provide a comprehensive range of RICS Residential Surveys designed to give you peace of mind when making one of the biggest investments of your life—your home.

Whether you are purchasing a property, selling, or need advice on its condition, our bespoke survey services deliver the detail you need, using cutting-edge technology and tailored insights.

How can we help? Call us on 0115 773 3000 or email sales@brambleandwagg.co.uk.

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Our Residential Surveys

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RICS Level 1 Survey

Ideal for newer properties or homes in good condition, this basic survey provides a clear overview of the property’s condition. It highlights any urgent issues or defects, helping you make an informed decision about the property.

RICS Level 1 Survey

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RICS Level 2 Survey

Designed for properties in a reasonable condition, this mid-level survey offers a more detailed analysis of potential issues. We offer this as both a standard survey and with an added valuation, giving you insights into the property’s condition as well as its market value.

RICS Level 2 Survey

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RICS Level 3 Survey

Our most comprehensive survey, suited to older or more complex properties, the RICS Level 3 survey provides an in-depth look at the property’s structure and condition. If you’re purchasing a property with known issues or planning major renovations, this survey offers the detail you need.

RICS Level 3 Survey

Schedule of Condition Survey

If you are leasing a property or planning renovation works, our Schedule of Condition Survey offers a record of the property’s condition at a specific time. This can help protect your interests in lease negotiations or as a reference before building work begins.

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Level 1

The RICS Home Survey – Level 1 (Survey only)

Choose this report if you’re buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

This service includes:

A visual inspection that is considerably less comprehensive than the RICS Home Survey – Level 2 and the RICS Home Survey – Level 3
Clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, and the grounds, showing problems that may require varying degrees of attention
A summary of risks to the building, people and grounds.
An assessment of the relative importance of the defects and problems.

What it doesn’t include:

The RICS Home Survey – Level 1 does not include advice on repairs or ongoing maintenance and it does not include a valuation. No tests of the building fabric or services are undertaken.

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Level 2

The RICS Home Survey, Level 2 (Survey Only)

Choose this report if you need more extensive information whilst buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

Here the focus is on assessing the general condition of the main elements of a property.

This intermediate level of service includes a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services and grounds, but still without tests. Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements and cellars).

The report objectively describes the condition of the different elements of the property and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems.

The RICS Home Survey – Level 2 (Survey and valuation)

The level 2 Survey and Valuation includes everything from our Level 2 Survey only option plus the following:

The surveyor’s professional opinion on the ‘market value’ of the property
An insurance reinstatement figure for the property
A list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property.

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Level 3

The RICS Home Survey, Level 3

Choose this report if dealing with a large, older or run-down property, a building that is unusual or extensively altered, and/or if you’re planning major works. This costs more than the other RICS reports because it gives detailed information about the structure and fabric of the property.

This service includes:

A detailed visual inspection of the building, its services and the grounds and is more extensive than a survey level two
Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements and cellars)
Although the services are not tested, they are observed in normal operation – in other words, they are switched on or off and/or operated where the occupier has given permission and it is safe to do so.

The report objectively describes the form of construction and materials used for different parts of the property. It describes the condition and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems.

Additionally, it should:

Describe the identifiable risk of potential or hidden defects in areas not inspected
Propose the most probable cause(s) of the defects based on the inspection
Outline the likely scope of any appropriate remedial work and explain the likely consequences of non-repair; and
Make general recommendations in respect of the priority and likely timescale for necessary work.

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FAQ’s

A: For most people, buying a property represents the largest financial commitment and investment of a lifetime.

It is vital that before parting with a life changing sum of money to a vendor that you instruct a trusted professional to view and assess the condition of the property to ensure that it is fundamentally in structurally sound condition and any potential pitfalls or potential big bills are brought to your attention.

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A: Once you have the report in hand, you will have all the information you need to allow you to move your purchase forward in one of three options:

1) Reassurance. The report will have allayed any concerns you may have had. Any minor defects will have been identified and you will be armed with the information of what immediate or medium-term maintenance needs to be carried out. You can use any defects that have been noted to predict the costs of ongoing maintenance going forward.

2) Renegotiation. You can go back to the vendor using the information highlighting any problems or defects that have been identified within the report to potentially renegotiate more favourable terms with the vendor.

In some cases it could mean you pay less for the property, in other cases you might be able to agree a scheme of works and improvements with the vendor before you complete the purchase and take possession of the property. At the very least you will now be armed with more information as to what the financial implications might be of taking on the subject property.

3) Walk away. If the report uncovers significant hidden defects in the property, it may make you reconsider purchasing the property at all. This could be for any number of reasons. Perhaps it’s overpriced, dangerous, or simply uneconomical to repair. Whilst this resolution might be disappointing, walking away from a purchase can often be the right decision if it means avoiding ongoing financial nightmares post sale.

No matter the findings of your report, it will provide all the information you need to allow you to move forward and make the best, informed decision for both you and your family.

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A: Here at Bramble & Wagg, we believe everyone deserves a premium quality service as standard. Our passion is delivering to our clients good, old fashioned, quality service utilising the most up-to-date tools and forward-facing technology.

All our surveyors are fully qualified and RICS accredited so you know you are in safe hands. We understand that buying a property can be a highly stressful experience. Ultimately, what we offer and strive to provide, is peace of mind for you and your family.

Want to know more?

See our “Why Bramble & Wagg?” section.

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Why Choose
Bramble & Wagg
for Your Survey?

Our cast iron guarantee to every client is a premium quality service backed up by local knowledge from qualified accredited professionals.

Bespoke Reports

Each report is tailored specifically to your needs and the property’s individual characteristics. We understand that buying a home is a personal journey, and our surveys are designed to reflect that.

Thorough & Thoughtful

We don’t promise quick turnaround times at the expense of quality. Our reports are well-considered and thoroughly researched, ensuring the advice we provide is accurate, reliable, and relevant to your circumstances.

Expert Guidance

After every survey, we offer a personal MS Teams call with your surveyor, giving you the opportunity to discuss the findings in detail and ask any questions you may have.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Our reports combine written analysis with high-resolution photographs, ensuring you receive a clear and comprehensive understanding of your property’s condition.

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value for money, offering a Rolls Royce level of service for all our clients. Contact us today to discuss which survey is right for you.

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Great, friendly and professional service with excellent communication. Would use again without hesitation

A very attentive, competent and courteous young lady did the job, on time and with all the Covid-19 precautions in place. The outcome and the report was totally professional and very satisfactory.

Recommended by a friend. Communication was prompt and a valuation was booked in for a few days after I had contacted them. Would use again.

We were recommended by our mortgage advisor. Could not fault them, excellent communication from start to finish, everything done in a very timely manner and an excellent report! Kalpna also did a follow up email asking if we’d like to arrange a call with the surveyor. Many thanks!

Survey requested for a property with some concerning issues. Survey was done at short notice and a call was set up to discuss. I spoke with the surveyor, Mark, who was extremely helpful, guided me through the findings, offered advice and suggestions, allowed me to ask all my questions, gave me confidence to offer at auction.”