Home Buyers Survey North London


Trusted by 100s of clients with their home survey in North London giving our panel of local RICS building surveyors detailed knowledge of properties in your area. We're booking from 27/03/2025* with same-day callback & fast reports starting from just £375 EXC VAT.

Get an Instant Property Survey North London Quote now or speak to a friendly member of our team on 0207 112 5388.

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National Coverage for House Surveys

National Coverage
Panel of RICS Surveyors for House Survey

Panel of RICS Surveyors
Same Week Availability for House Surveys

Same week availability*
House Survey Costs

Cost from £375 EXC VAT
Fast Reports for House Surveys

Reports in 5 Days**

Defects flagged in a North London Home Buyers Survey


HomeBuyers Report North London
Local Tip 1
Properties in North London which are built near to water courses such as the Rivers Thames, Lea, Brent, Colne, and Pinn as well as the Dollis Brook, the Regent's Canal and the Grand Union Canal are subject to flood warnings and alerts from time to time.

If you are concerned that a property you are looking to buy is in a flood risk area, you should consider getting a flood risk report (click for more details).
HomeBuyers Survey North London
Local Tip 2
Properties in some areas of North London are built in designated smoke control areas.

A recent local authority search done for a dwelling in Wenlock Street, N1 7EX noted that the property was in such a smoke control area.

Under the terms of Section 20 of the Clean Air Act 1993, smoke emissions from all buildings are prohibited unless an exemption has been made by the Secretary of State under Section 21 of the Act.
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Local Tip 3
Properties in various parts of North London, including streets such as Wenlock Street and Shepherdess Walk, may well be affected by the Crossrail and HS2 schemes.

If you are buying a property in the area and this is of concern to you, you may well wish to consider purchasing an Energy & Infrastructure Report. or a report specific to either of the two rail schemes mentioned.

Types of property in North London?


North London's housing is particularly varied and often in the same neighbourhood. There's plenty of Georgian properties around Highgate and Hampstead, for example, but Bishops Avenue in Hampstead has very large, modern mansions.

There are some very large council estates such as Broadwater Farm in Tottenham (originally built in the brutalist style in the 1960s with tower blocks but now largely redeveloped) and there are many Victorian terrace streets, such as around Stroud Green Road in Finsbury Park.

Some areas are resisting further development (Mill Hill East in particular) whereas other areas seem to be being redeveloped all the time, such as King's Cross.

There are new build developments, however, in many different areas and lots of shared ownership choices. London Help to Buy allows people to get a 40% equity loan on a new build property with a maximum price of £600,00.



Why Choose Sam Conveyancing for your Home Survey?

After 10 years of helping over 30,000 clients we've learned alot about surveys in North London using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your North London surveyor will be local to your property so whether you're worried about subsidence, damp, infestations, extensions or even the just for peace of mind, we've got you covered.

Our HomeBuyers Survey costs are fixed and competitive as you'll see from all our Excellent reviews on Trustpilot. This means you don't have to break the bank to get a full health check on your new home. Get a Home Buyer Survey Quote today or if you're not sure which survey to choose and want to know the difference between a Level 2 Home Survey and a Level 3 Building Survey, then give us a call and we'll happily tell you what you need - 0207 112 5388 (local call charges apply).


What defects are flagged in a Homebuyer's Survey?


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Crack in outside wall above window flagged in a Home Building Survey
Cracks/Subsidence

Cracks are inspected and in the report will confirm if you need a structural engineer as there are signs of historical or current movement.

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Difference between a level 2 and level 3 house survey
A Level 2 HomeBuyers Report is for newer, conventional properties. A Level 3 Building Survey is for a comprehensive analysis, for older or larger properties.

Is a homebuyers survey worth it?
For conventional properties, a HomeBuyers Survey is invaluable. Identified defects can be used as leverage during price negotiations with the seller and can save 1000s of pounds.

Average Cost of Building Surveyor in North London

The cost varies depending on the size and condition of the property, with the average cost of our HomeBuyers Survey starting at £375 EXC VAT. The average cost of a Building Survey is higher. Our fixed fees start at £499 EXC VAT.

To ensure accuracy, we utilise Rightmove or Zoopla to assess the property type, guaranteeing a fixed quote tailored to your needs. For guidance on choosing the right survey, contact our survey specialists at 0207 112 5388.

Download an Example Level 2 and Level 3 Home Survey


Example of a Level 2 Home Survey




RICS Home Survey Level 2



Example of a Level 3 Home Survey




RICS Home Survey Level 3


Frequently Asked Questions: Homebuyers Survey North London


Local Building Survey North London

Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Islington, Camden, Hampstead, Holloway, Highgate, Enfield and Barnet.

We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in North London. Whether you are buying an old run down 'doer upper' or standard construction freehold house, our RICS surveyors have seen them all.

With a vast number of years of experience completing building surveys on properties in North London we'll be able to give you the detailed North London HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.


*Survey prices vary depending on the type of survey, the size of the property and the property's location.
**Subject to availability. If your survey date is longer than 1 week then ask and we will try to fit you in sooner.


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RICS Level 2 Home Survey with a Valuation

A RICS Level 2 Home Survey, which used to be called the HomeBuyer Report or a Home Buyer Survey, is generally suitable for:

  • Bungalows
  • Flats
  • Standard construction houses

The majority of North London's leasehold flats require only a RICS HomeBuyer Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.

Click to see an Example HomeBuyers Report

RICS Level 3 Building Survey

A Level 3 Home Survey, also known as a Building Survey or a full structural, is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide on a property in North London. It is suitable for:

  • complex buildings, for example those that have been extensively extended and altered
  • unique or older historic properties
  • properties in poor condition; or
  • those where the client is planning to carry out extensive repair and refurbishment work.

Speak to one of our team on 0207 112 5388 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .

Click to see an example RICS Building Survey

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