Surveyors in
Greater London

A home survey in London costs between £450 and £1,200 depending on the property size, age, type and survey level. A RICS Level 2 Home Survey for a typical two bedroom Victorian conversion flat or a three bedroom semi detached house in outer London generally costs from £525 ex VAT. A RICS Level 3 Building Survey for a period property, a Listed building, a larger house, or a converted warehouse apartment typically starts from £700 to £1,200. London prices are marginally higher than some other regions reflecting the complexity of London property, travel and parking costs. All quotes are fixed price with no VAT added. We provide a free quote within 24 hours.

For a modern London property built within the last 20 years, a RICS Level 2 Home Survey is usually sufficient. For Victorian and Edwardian conversions, Georgian townhouses, Listed buildings, warehouse conversions, properties in conservation areas, basement flats, or any property in poor condition, we strongly recommend a RICS Level 3 Building Survey. London's property stock is older on average than anywhere else in the country and the construction methods are often complex. Call us on 03300 438471 and a London surveyor will advise the right survey level for your specific property.

London Clay, which underlies much of the capital, is a shrinkable clay, and clay shrinkage subsidence is a well documented risk across London. Properties near mature trees are particularly vulnerable. Our London surveyors are highly experienced at identifying the signs of movement, distinguishing between historic and active movement, and advising on the severity. This is one of the most important reasons to commission a proper survey by a locally experienced London property surveyor.

We typically schedule inspections within 5 to 10 working days of your enquiry, subject to access. Reports are delivered within 5 to 7 working days of the inspection. For urgent cases, particularly in competitive London purchasing situations where speed matters, we can often accommodate earlier appointments. Tell us your deadline when you enquire.

We cover all 33 London boroughs: Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, City of London, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth and Westminster.

Yes. All our London surveys are carried out to RICS standards by experienced independent surveyors with over 15 years of combined experience across the capital. We work solely for you with no ties to estate agents, lenders or contractors. Every report is written in your interest alone.

A probate valuation is required when someone passes away and their estate includes residential property in Greater London. Given London property values are the highest in the UK, a correct valuation has significant inheritance tax implications. Our valuers provide RICS Red Book probate valuations accepted by HMRC and the Probate Registry. We handle every probate instruction with sensitivity.

Yes. London has a very high concentration of Listed buildings and conservation areas, from the Georgian squares of Bloomsbury and Islington to the Victorian terraces of Kensington and the warehouse districts of Shoreditch. Our surveyors have extensive experience with Listed and conservation area properties. We always recommend a RICS Level 3 Building Survey for these buildings and our reports consider the specific implications of Listed status and conservation area designation.