Level 2+ Building Survey – Farringdon

The purpose of a building survey is to investigate a property and inform you of the condition of the building, highlighting any major concerns so as to minimise risk and provide peace of mind.

Our Level 2+ Building Survey is a bespoke-to-the-property report that pinpoints and provides insight into major defects, as well as potential maintenance issues, remedies, associated timescales, and an estimated budget for repairs. It comments on the main structural elements of a property, but omitting comments on cosmetic items (such as age and condition of sanitary and kitchen fittings). Because it is a bespoke survey, we can also provide advice regarding extensions or alterations (such as the removal of walls) etc. as an add-on.

The high standard of service and advice that we provide can help you reduce risk and protect your London property investment.

To find out more, request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our request a quote form.

What’s included in a Level 2+ Building Survey?

• Detailed visual inspection of property
• Legal considerations
• Short term maintenance concerns
• Structural assessment of property
• Condition assessment of property
• Boundaries and outside issues – Basic visual inspection
• Permanent attached outbuilding inspection
• Detached outbuilding inspection – Structural concerns only
• Decoration, fixtures and fittings appraisal – Major defects only
• Energy efficiency improvement advice
• Describe potential hidden defects
• Minimises further investigations
• Cost advice for short term defects

The money spent on the survey can save you thousands of pounds when purchasing a house or flat in London, making it a very worthwhile investment. You may decide to reconsider your purchase or negotiate a price reduction to address costs to repair defects.

We do not generally consider the sale price, rather the complexity of the building and the estimated time needed to thoroughly inspect the property, consider any defects and issue a report.

Although we cannot guarantee a reduction in sale price, most of our clients use the findings of our report in negotiations with the vendor. You may find that the reduction in the price of the property more than covers the cost of the survey. Even if the vendors are unwilling to adjust their price, you can make a more informed decision about your purchase.

A Level 2+ Building Survey is our most popular survey with an estimated 70% of our clients preferring this option.

For more information about major defect building surveys, view our FAQs.

To request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our request a quote form.

Our surveys are not just a ‘tick in the box’ exercise, they are tailored to the property and to meet your specific requirements. The high standard of service and advice that we provide can help you reduce risk and protect your Farringdon property investment.

• Qualified surveyors – All our surveys are carried out by RICS accredited, qualified surveyors.
• Time on site – We always make sure we allow the right amount of time on-site to carry out a thorough survey.
• Detailed reports – Our detailed, thorough reports cover everything you need to allow you to make an informed decision on how to proceed with your property purchase.
• Reflection time – Our reports are not rushed and issued on the day they are produced to allow sufficient reflection time before the report is delivered, which is a requirement of RICS.
• Quality assurance – All our survey reports are peer reviewed internally by a second highly qualified surveyor.
• After care service – We speak to clients before and after producing our survey reports and are available to discuss findings and answer any questions they might have after the report has been issued.

Located close to the city centre, Farringdon combines London’s rich history with contemporary culture making it a great place to live. The Barbican Arts Centre and Covent Garden Opera House are close at hand, as are The British Museum and St. Paul’s Cathedral and the area is very well-served by great restaurants, pubs and cafes. Farringdon also has excellent transport links, with its own tube and train stations, as well as numerous bus routes that run through the area.

But these benefits come at a price. The average house price in Farringdon in 2024 was around £900,000, the average flat price was close to £800,000 and terraced properties sold for well over a £1 million. When investing this amount into a property you need to be sure that the home you are buying is basically sound, and be aware of issues that could end up costing you even more.

Alongside modern apartments and new build developments, a large proportion of London’s residential housing stock consists of Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian houses as well as 1930’s buildings. Our Level 2+ Building Survey is ideal for these older style house and apartments which can have complex requirements.

A professional survey will inform you of the condition of the building, and highlight any major concerns, helping minimise risk and provide you with peace of mind.

We offer a full range of property surveys and can advise on which type will best meet your needs. The high standard of service and advice that we provide can help you reduce risk and protect your investment.

With extensive experience, and intimate knowledge of the area, our surveyors can provide expert advice and support to anyone looking to purchase a house or flat in and around London.

Our well-established practice is renowned for its honest approach, clear and concise advice, and the highest standards of professional support. As a member of RICS, we bring vast experience in all areas of the property and construction industry, ensuring unparalleled service.

To find out more, request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our request a quote form.