RICS Home Surveys for Buyers Who Refuse to Cut Corners
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys delivered personally by a Chartered Surveyor – not outsourced, not rushed, and not diluted.
Regulated by RICS – giving you confidence your survey is independent, professional and held to the highest standards.
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Find the true value of your next property
Unlock the true potential of your property.
When you are spending hundreds of thousands of pounds on a property, the survey is not the place to compromise! At Bramble & Wagg, every pre-purchase survey is delivered by a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with Master’s degrees in Building Surveying, and active involvement at regional and national RICS level.
This is a Rolls-Royce service for buyers who want certainty, clarity, and evidence, not generic tick-box reports.
Trusted Expertise, Proven Standards
Director-led inspections
MRICS Chartered Surveyor & RICS Registered Valuer
Master’s-level technical expertise
RICS East Midlands Board Member
RICS Commercial Valuation Panel
No volume targets. No panel pressure.
Most Home Surveys Fail Buyers – Here’s Why
The residential survey market is crowded with providers competing almost entirely on price and speed.
That usually means:
- Short inspections
- Template-driven reports
- Limited explanation of risk
- Minimal accountability once the report is issued
Many surveys are carried out by AssocRICS surveyors holding Level 6 diplomas, under commercial pressure to complete multiple inspections per day.That model works for volume businesses.
It does not work for informed buyers making serious financial decisions.
The Bramble & Wagg Difference
A Surveying Service Designed for Informed Buyers – Bramble & Wagg was deliberately built to operate above the mass-market model.
What that means in practice:
Director-Led Expertise
Your survey is undertaken by a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with an Masters degree in Building Surveying, not delegated down a hierarchy.
Depth, Not Speed
Inspections are not rushed. Reports are not recycled. Each survey is bespoke to the property and your intended use.
Clear, Evidence-Based Reporting
Reports combine plain-English explanation, professional judgement, and extensive photographic evidence so you understand both the issue and its implications.
Post-Survey Support Included
You are encouraged to speak directly with your surveyor after the inspection to fully understand the findings – no call-centre barriers.
Professional Accountability
As a Director and RICS Board member professional standards are not optional – they are non-negotiable.
Our Residential Surveys
RICS Level 2 Home Survey
Best suited to:
Conventional construction properties in reasonable condition built in the past 100 years.
Includes:
- Comprehensive inspection of key elements
- Identification of defects and risks
- Clear explanation of severity and urgency
- High-quality photographic evidence
- Direct post-survey discussion
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
Best suited to:
Older, extended, altered, Listed, or higher-risk properties.
Includes:
- In-depth analysis of construction and condition
- Detailed diagnosis of defects
- Explanation of causes, implications and future risk
- Maintenance and repair strategy
- Extensive photographic documentation
- Director-level technical oversight
Our Surveys Are Right for You If:
This Is Probably Not for You If:
Trusted by Buyers, Investors and Professional Clients
In addition to residential purchasers, Bramble & Wagg advises:
The same level of rigour applied to commercial and advisory work is applied to every residential survey.
From start to finish Jon and Nicola deserve the full five stars. I had pressure being applied from many angles to gather information on a recent survey and they went above and beyond. The level of detail superb. If you want a genuine survey, that’s informative, explained, and accurate, engage with Bramble & Wagg.
Matt B
September, 2025
We had a fantastic experience with Bramble & Wragg. Jon was our first point of contact and immediately put us at ease, clearly explaining the process, how they could help, and offering plenty of advice, going above and beyond even before we formally engaged their services. Nicola’s report, along with the follow-up meeting, far exceeded our expectations. Thank you Jon and Nicola. I’d highly recommend Bramble & Wragg to anyone considering their services. True professionals.
Tom
September, 2025
My husband and I received excellent service from B&W for a house purchase survey. Jon advised us appropriately regarding the level of survey required, quickly provided us with a quote, and contacted the estate agent on our behalf to organise the survey. All communication was quick and easy. The survey itself was well-organised, thorough and easy to understand. I would highly recommend, we will definitely use B&W again!
Kate Townsend
September, 2025
We booked a Level 3 survey through Bramble and Wagg. Jon was very helpful on the phone, explaining the process, liaising with the estate agent and booking our survey in. We received a detailed 97 page report just over a week later, with photos and guidance on what to do next. We then arranged a call with Nicola and the chartered surveyor, who surveyed the house for us. She was extremely knowledgable and answered all of our questions to help us make an informed decision about our house purchase.
Emma Twydell
June, 2025
Great service from Nicola and team. We had a survey done on a flat . Report was useful and later I was able to speak to Nicola about any concerns or doubts I had. Good service and would use again.
John Eccleston
June, 2025
Nicola and Jon are very professional, flexible and cover all aspects needed to make an informed decision about the house survey. Grateful for their help.
KA
June, 2025
We received a prompt and professional service for our purchase survey, with detailed reporting provided. The team were highly responsive and polite when I had queries and questions. Highly recommended.
Chrissie Rowell
June, 2025
Very professional and extremely personable. A friendly and thorough surveying service. Prompt response and above all exceptional customer service. Thank you.
Bob Deavin
February, 2025
I received a RICS level 2 property survey from Bramble and Wagg. They were openly communicative, provided a detailed comprehensive report and were really helpful overall. Highly recommend for a survey.
Fai
January, 2025
First time using Bramble & Wagg. The level of professionalism was excellent. Survey report was received in no time, I’m glad I used them.
Zaheer Hussain
April, 2025
We received a wonderful service from Jon & Nicola at Bramble & Wagg Ltd. We thought the communication was excellent from start to finish and the report they provided was very detailed, exactly what we needed when buying a new house. We would strongly recommend Bramble & Wagg Ltd if you require a RICS surveyor.
Ian Clark
March, 2025
Brilliant experience with Nicola & Jon. Super attentive and kindly talked through multiple parts of their findings. They’ve hugely helped with our hopefully successful property purchase. Would highly recommend.
Callum Marriott
December, 2024
Very honest, helpful and skilled surveyors. We were highly impressed by Bramble & Wagg’s service and the detail of the survey they provided.
Robyn E
May, 2025
Fantastic service, timely and reliable. Jon and Nicola went above and beyond to provide an excellent survey to our timescale and were so obliging and extremely helpful. Highly recommended.
Eric Henderson
March, 2025
I found this company very helpful and can recommend them. Nicola the Surveyor was friendly and explained things to me in a way that I understood. Their thorough survey was enough to stop me buying a property that had far too many problems that were not obvious to me the purchaser. I will be using them again
Michelle Sykes
December, 2024
Their assistance saved me a significant amount of money because I was only taking small steps towards purchasing a house in a very poor condition, and they discovered major issues. The service was prompt and the prices were reasonable.
Lucas M
December, 2024
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If you would like a proper conversation about the property you are buying, not a rushed quote and a generic report, we would be pleased to help.
