RICS Level 2 Home Survey
Best for
Modern and conventional properties in reasonable condition
A clear assessment of the property's condition, highlighting significant defects and risks so you can buy with greater confidence.
RICS regulated chartered surveyors
Know exactly what you're buying before you commit.
Independent RICS Level 2 Home Surveys, RICS Level 3 Building Surveys and RICS Valuations from experienced Chartered Surveyors. Clear advice on defects, risks and potential costs, with photographic evidence and direct access to the surveyor who inspected your property.
Get a quote →Takes around 60 seconds • No obligation
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Experienced Chartered Surveyors
Drone Roof Inspection Included
With RICS Level 3 Building Surveys
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Enter the postcode or town of the property you're buying.
Our surveys
Find the right survey for your property
From RICS Level 2 Home Surveys and detailed RICS Level 3 Building Surveys to valuations and specialist inspections, choose the service that gives you the confidence you need before you buy.
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
Best for
Older, altered, unusual or higher-risk properties
Our most detailed survey, explaining significant defects, likely causes, repair options and risks, giving you a much deeper understanding of the property before you commit.
Drone roof inspection included
Where safe, legal and operationally possible.
RICS Residential Valuation
Best for
Independent property valuations
Independent residential valuation advice from experienced RICS Registered Valuers, providing a clear and professionally reasoned opinion of value.
Drone Roof Survey
Best for
Roofs and high-level areas that are difficult to inspect
Close-range aerial inspection and high-quality imagery to help identify defects affecting roofs, chimneys and other difficult-to-access areas.
Subsidence & Structural Movement
Best for
Cracking and suspected structural movement
Independent inspection and advice where cracking or structural movement is a concern, with clear guidance on likely causes and next steps.
Pre-Auction Property Inspections
Best for
Buyers bidding at auction
Fast, focused inspections for auction purchases, giving you a clear understanding of condition and risk before you commit to a bid.
Not sure whether you need
RICS Level 2 Home Survey or RICS Level 3 Building Survey?
Answer five quick questions about the property and we'll recommend the most appropriate survey.
Help me choose →Around 60 seconds • No obligation
Not sure which survey?
Answer five questions and we'll point you in the right direction
The right level of survey depends on the age, type and condition of the property, not on price alone.
How it works
From quote to answers in four simple steps
A straightforward process, with a Chartered Surveyor guiding you from booking through to your final report and follow-up conversation.
1
Get a quote
Tell us about the property and we'll recommend the right service and provide a clear, fixed quotation.
2
We inspect
An experienced Chartered Surveyor inspects the property, using specialist equipment.
3
Your report
You receive a clear, photographed report explaining findings, risks, likely causes and recommended next steps.
4
We talk it through
Your service doesn't end when the report arrives. Speak directly with the surveyor who inspected the property to discuss the findings and ask questions.
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What our clients say
Hussain
GB · Verified review
Thorough report and service
Thorough report and service. Easy to arrange. Reasonably priced.See more of our Trustpilot Reviews
Joshua
GB · Verified review
Amazing. We recently had a Level 3.
We recently had a RICS Level 3 Building Survey with Dunham Hale Chartered Surveyors at a property we are buying in Highgate. The property is in poor condition. Neil found almost 70k estimated defects. We have just renegotiated on 50% of this so we are very pleased. Just a note that the drone survey of the roof and chimney stack was worth it. This was the bulk of the 70k with a new roof and two new chimney stacks needed. The report was super detailed and communication with Neil excellent. Best survey we have ever had so much so we have recommended to a friend of ours. Thanks we are very pleased.See more of our Trustpilot Reviews
Amy
GB · Verified review
Very pleased
Very pleased. We had a smooth experience with Dunham Surveyors from the quote to booking to survey to receiving the report. Straightforward and easy to deal with.See more of our Trustpilot Reviews
Derek
GB · Verified review
Refreshing to find a company these days...
Refreshing to find a company these days where you speak with the person doing to work. Neil and Dunham's were excellent. Neil is very experienced and knowledgeable and knows what he's doing. Process was easy, filla form, pay the invoice then booked survey. Neil called before the survey and afterwards. The report was detailed and we opted for a RICS Level 3 Building Survey with a Drone. What we found were issues with roof, minor damp, new boiler needed and few other issues. We managed to negotiate 16500 off our original offer. A credit to his profession and to RICS. Very pleased.See more of our Trustpilot Reviews
Jamie
GB · Verified review
Needed a survey fast due to an Auction...
Needed a survey fast due to an Auction property in 5 days. Dunham Surveyors stepped up, survey done one day after report complete day after that. Amazing. The feedback from Neil was excellent. Best surveyors we have ever used. Speed, quality and thoroughly stress free.See more of our Trustpilot Reviews
Danny
GB · Verified review
Super
Super communication. Detailed report. Drone. Very pleased with the service we received and would certainly use them again.See more of our Trustpilot Reviews
Coverage
Surveying across the UK
Local surveyors. National standards. Find Dunham Hale Chartered Surveyors covering your area.
North West London
Period streets, mansion blocks and generous interwar suburbs from Hampstead out to Harrow.
Areas covered
Hampstead · St John's Wood · West Hampstead · Kilburn · Queen's Park
North London
Victorian terraces, Georgian squares and leafy suburbs from Islington up to Enfield.
Areas covered
Highgate · Muswell Hill · Islington · Finchley · Crouch End
East London
Victorian terraces, warehouse conversions and new-build apartments from Shoreditch to Chingford.
Areas covered
Hackney · Walthamstow · Stratford · Leyton · Wanstead
South East London
Georgian and Victorian suburbs, interwar estates and green outer boroughs from Greenwich to Sidcup.
Areas covered
Greenwich · Blackheath · Dulwich · Bromley · Beckenham
South West London
Victorian terraces, riverside villas and mansion blocks from Wimbledon to Richmond.
Areas covered
Wimbledon · Putney · Clapham · Battersea · Richmond
West London
Stucco townhouses, mansion blocks and Victorian terraces from Chelsea to Kew.
Areas covered
Chelsea · Kensington · Fulham · Chiswick · Ealing
Insights
Guides from our surveyors
Buying Advice
Is the Cheapest Property Survey Really the Best Value?
When buying a property, it's natural to compare prices. After all, purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will ever make, and every saving can feel worthwhile.
19 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
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Buying Advice
Buying a Period Property? What to Expect Before and After You Move In
Period properties are full of character, craftsmanship and history, making them an attractive choice for many homebuyers. Whether you're purchasing a charming country cottage, a Georgian townhouse or
19 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
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Survey Guides
Mortgage Valuation vs Condition Survey: What's the Difference?
When buying a property, many buyers assume that their mortgage valuation is the same as a survey. It isn’t. Here we look at a mortgage valuation vs condition survey
13 May 2026 · 2 min read
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